PARIS LA DEFENSE - GENERALI TOWER (318m)

bnmaddict · October 19th, 2006, 10:22 AM

First rendering of this new tower to be built in Paris. Construction is supposed to start next year.

Generali kicks off the plan to renovate La Défense promoted by the EPAD. The insurer has just announced the launch of a new tower with 90,000 m² of office space. The project was designed by architects Valode et Pistre, chosen based on an international competition, and will be realized by Vinci Immobilier. The new tower will be built on the foundation of the Iris building, a 12,000 m² unit that will be destroyed. The investment will be approximately €500 M.
"The lean silhouette of the Generali Tower will be a new feature in the skyline of La Défense. Its shape and location will contribute to the urban requalification of the pedestrian pavement and the circular boulevard that the EPAD wanted," explains Generali, which fully intends to compete for the Signal tour project launched by Bernard Bled.
The investor, which has made the development one of the strategic axes of its investment policy, places its real estate project under the banner of sustainable development. "The innovative design of the structure and shell of the building, and the choice of construction equipment will combine the comfort of its users with a systematic effort to reduce energy consumption. The tower will also integrate renewable energy sources," describes Generali.
The Generali tower project is part of an endeavor to revamp the La Défense business area. Several towers are currently being built or restructured. Colony and Sitq have begun work on the tower T1, a 70,000 m² building. La Société Générale has placed the cornerstone of its Tour Granite, a 68,000 m² building that the company will occupy. Axa Reim has entrusted Cogedim with the restructuration of its tower - rechristened CB 31 - which will provide 87,000 m² of office space. And Unibail plans to launch 150,000 m² next to the CNIT. The EPAD should be able to meet its goal of developing 300,000 m² of office space and renovating another 150,000 m² by 2013.

Source : http://www.businessimmo.info/pages/l...=061018N145_en

SA BOY · October 19th, 2006, 10:27 AM

different but nice

bnmaddict · October 19th, 2006, 10:27 AM

Posted by Brisavoine on the "Paris - Full summary of projects" thread:

Quote:

Originally Posted by brisavoine

The 280 m (919 ft) Generali tower is placed at its exact location and height. I also placed the "tour signal" ("iconic tower"). It's the boxy shape that dominates the skyline (it's boxy only because we don't know its design yet). The "tour signal" is placed at its exact location, with a height of 300 m (984 ft), although it could be taller in reality, but I chose this height just to see how it would look if there's only a 20 m (65 ft) difference between the "tour signal" and the Generali tower.

Seen from Notre Dame:

Seen from the Eiffel Tower:

Seen from Chinatown:

Genç · October 19th, 2006, 11:45 AM

I must say, I really like it! It's a very interesting yet challenging design which seems to fit well with the rest of the towers in La Défense, despite it's unfamiliar design. Can't wait to follow the progress of this new Paris scraper, should be great!

bnmaddict · October 19th, 2006, 07:27 PM

We can notice that with three 200m+ towers (CB31=225m; Generali=240/280m and the Tour Signal which will be around 300m), LD's skyline becomes really impressive!

And there are a bit more than those 3 towers which are supposed to go up before 2013!

ZZ-II · October 19th, 2006, 08:23 PM

nice top

Nout · October 19th, 2006, 08:35 PM

This will change the complete skyline of la Defence. At this moment like la Defence not that much (boxy, no real gigants etc.) But in the render it's a real worldclass skyline, very beautyful! Go Paris.

***Cyril*** · October 19th, 2006, 08:40 PM

Another rendering in B/w :

SkyView · October 19th, 2006, 09:53 PM

I like LD skyline, but I definitely don't like this tower.

BMXican · October 19th, 2006, 10:56 PM

hm, I don't care much for the design - it's very ... peculiar.
the height is pretty impressive though. la defense can easily become the best skyline in europe by adding just two or three new pinnacles.

nukey · October 19th, 2006, 11:03 PM

it is very unusual, but I think very intersting. Hopefuly it will look beautiful when it is finished. Go Paris!

bnmaddict · October 19th, 2006, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMXican

hm, I don't care much for the design - it's very ... peculiar.
the height is pretty impressive though. la defense can easily become the best skyline in europe by adding just two or three new pinnacles.

Two will be added for sure (This tower and the 300m+ Tour Signal), but we all believe there will be more than that...

Metropolitan · October 20th, 2006, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnmaddict

Two will be added for sure (This tower and the 300m+ Tour Signal), but we all believe there will be more than that...

Actually, you can count three with the renovated AXA.

Al Capone · October 20th, 2006, 01:50 AM

that tower would forever be impressive

Elsongs · October 20th, 2006, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bnmaddict

First rendering of this new tower to be built in Paris. Construction is supposed to start next year.

Looks like it belongs in downtown Krypton

B@dGuYoM · October 20th, 2006, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elsongs

Looks like it belongs in downtown Krypton

thats what i think in the beginning

Brice · October 20th, 2006, 05:48 PM

Very nice

Skyman · October 21st, 2006, 02:11 AM

So unusual

littlekiss · October 21st, 2006, 04:42 PM

up,nice design

Audiomuse · October 21st, 2006, 05:41 PM

The top looks like a church steeple. Anyways, I like the tower. Its interesting. What kidn of name is Generali though>?

October 19th, 2006, 10:22 AM	#1
bnmaddict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PARIS 11 Posts: 1,631	PARIS LA DEFENSE - GENERALI TOWER (318m) First rendering of this new tower to be built in Paris. Construction is supposed to start next year. Generali kicks off the plan to renovate La Défense promoted by the EPAD. The insurer has just announced the launch of a new tower with 90,000 m² of office space. The project was designed by architects Valode et Pistre, chosen based on an international competition, and will be realized by Vinci Immobilier. The new tower will be built on the foundation of the Iris building, a 12,000 m² unit that will be destroyed. The investment will be approximately €500 M. "The lean silhouette of the Generali Tower will be a new feature in the skyline of La Défense. Its shape and location will contribute to the urban requalification of the pedestrian pavement and the circular boulevard that the EPAD wanted," explains Generali, which fully intends to compete for the Signal tour project launched by Bernard Bled. The investor, which has made the development one of the strategic axes of its investment policy, places its real estate project under the banner of sustainable development. "The innovative design of the structure and shell of the building, and the choice of construction equipment will combine the comfort of its users with a systematic effort to reduce energy consumption. The tower will also integrate renewable energy sources," describes Generali. The Generali tower project is part of an endeavor to revamp the La Défense business area. Several towers are currently being built or restructured. Colony and Sitq have begun work on the tower T1, a 70,000 m² building. La Société Générale has placed the cornerstone of its Tour Granite, a 68,000 m² building that the company will occupy. Axa Reim has entrusted Cogedim with the restructuration of its tower - rechristened CB 31 - which will provide 87,000 m² of office space. And Unibail plans to launch 150,000 m² next to the CNIT. The EPAD should be able to meet its goal of developing 300,000 m² of office space and renovating another 150,000 m² by 2013. Source : http://www.businessimmo.info/pages/l...=061018N145_en Last edited by bnmaddict; October 24th, 2006 at 10:06 AM.

October 19th, 2006, 10:27 AM	#2
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October 19th, 2006, 11:45 AM	#4
Genç re re re ra ra ra Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: London Posts: 3,856	I must say, I really like it! It's a very interesting yet challenging design which seems to fit well with the rest of the towers in La Défense, despite it's unfamiliar design. Can't wait to follow the progress of this new Paris scraper, should be great! __________________ ASLANTEPE. \| the new home of Galatasaray SK

October 19th, 2006, 08:23 PM	#6
ZZ-II I love Skyscrapers Join Date: May 2006 Location: Near Ingolstadt in Bavaria Posts: 24,379	nice top __________________ always on the run to keep the ROT section updatet: ->Top 100 -> Asia & Australia ->Top 200 -> TV & OB Towers ->Top 300

October 19th, 2006, 08:40 PM	#8
*Cyril* Weary Moderator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Paris Posts: 11,447	Another rendering in B/w : __________________ "Le travail c'est la santé !" ..mouais.. Urbanium.org - Flux RSS

October 19th, 2006, 07:27 PM	#5
bnmaddict Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PARIS 11 Posts: 1,631	We can notice that with three 200m+ towers (CB31=225m; Generali=240/280m and the Tour Signal which will be around 300m), LD's skyline becomes really impressive! And there are a bit more than those 3 towers which are supposed to go up before 2013!

October 19th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#7
Nout AstroNout Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nieuwegein (NL) Posts: 2,632	This will change the complete skyline of la Defence. At this moment like la Defence not that much (boxy, no real gigants etc.) But in the render it's a real worldclass skyline, very beautyful! Go Paris.

October 19th, 2006, 09:53 PM	#9
SkyView Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 311	I like LD skyline, but I definitely don't like this tower.

October 19th, 2006, 10:56 PM	#10
BMXican Registered User Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 587	hm, I don't care much for the design - it's very ... peculiar. the height is pretty impressive though. la defense can easily become the best skyline in europe by adding just two or three new pinnacles.

October 19th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#11
nukey Somnium Quinti Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 654	it is very unusual, but I think very intersting. Hopefuly it will look beautiful when it is finished. Go Paris! __________________ esaelp ecuas dna liatkcoc nwarp

October 20th, 2006, 01:50 AM	#14
Al Capone Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tijuana Posts: 276	that tower would forever be impressive

October 20th, 2006, 05:48 PM	#17
Brice Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 1,856	Very nice

October 21st, 2006, 02:11 AM	#18
Skyman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: San Francisco, CA UNITED STATES Posts: 5,237	So unusual

October 21st, 2006, 04:42 PM	#19
littlekiss Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 62	up,nice design

October 21st, 2006, 05:41 PM	#20
Audiomuse I love NY Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: San Antonio, USA Posts: 2,683	The top looks like a church steeple. Anyways, I like the tower. Its interesting. What kidn of name is Generali though>? __________________ Check Out My Flickr Chicago 2016

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