Description • Architects: A. Epstein and Sons International, Inc.; Beaudoin, Cassan, De Marien, Saubot
• Tallest highrise building in France till 2011.
• The first and last skyscraper to be built in central Paris. Public outcry over the disruption of the cityscape caused by this highrise led to all subsequent development taking place in the La Defense district about 4 kilometers from the center of the city.
• The tower was built as part of the re-development of Gare Montparnasse, which was too small for requirements, the tower stands on the site of the old station.
• The tower contains Europe's fastest elevators, which travel 196m to the 56th floor in 38 seconds.
• The reconstruction is planned in 2019—2024. The height will be increased to 232.1 m ( https://i.goopics.net/800/LQgPL.jpg ), GFA to 135900 m². Architect of reconstruction: Nouvelle AOM. The future building will be used also as hotel, retail and garden.
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