Here stands the Tour Horizons, an architectural marvel. Did you know it’s designed as a stack of buildings? Each section boasts a different style. This creates an atypical look for a high-rise building.
The Tour Horizons is located in Boulogne-Billancourt. This is on the former Renault site. It’s part of a regeneration scheme. The tower’s construction finished in June 2011. It took about 30 months to complete.
Jean Nouvel’s Ateliers designed the Tour Horizons. They won a competition to design it. Massimiliano Fuksas, Kohn Pedersen Fox and Valode et Pistre also participated. Hines, an American company, promoted the project. Spie Batignolles was the builder. Gecina invested in it.
The tower is 88.35 meters tall. It has 19 floors. The total surface area covers 38,600 square meters. The design resembles a modern hanging garden. This effect comes from its stepped terraces. Each terrace level has a unique theme.
One terrace evokes the hillsides of Meudon and Sevres. Another resembles a windswept mountainside. The top floor features a greenhouse with a virtual garden.
In 2011, the Tour Horizons won an award. It was the Grand Prix du SIMI for best new building.
Initially, Roche laboratories occupied a large space in the Tour Horizons. They leased 15,567 square meters of office space. Sodexo also leased 10,585 square meters in 2012. However, Roche vacated the tower in 2020.
The Tour Horizons shows innovative design. Jean Nouvel’s vision resulted in a unique structure. It stands as a testament to modern architecture in Paris. Its distinct stacked appearance sets it apart.