The design creates an optical illusion by setting every glass panel of the facade at a specific angle, in such a way that the building itself is transformed into a city-scale concave mirror, creating the mirage of a Paris that seems to hang from the
The extension is carried out with a wooden structure, lightening the building, and placing a dynamic shock absorber – a vast metal sphere – at the top of the building to stabilize it. The dual-skin facade is conceived as a breathable enclosure... [+]
The project proposes a series of public and private uses that succeed one another along an interior path that snakes from the base up to the gardens at the summit, offering a vertical transcription of the riches of Parisian boulevards... [+]
The project vertically extends the life of the neighborhood with a mixed program that includes offices, cafeterias, spa and, at the top, a restaurant, a cabaret, and a panoramic observatory. Its pleated glass facade adapts to different orientations s
The proposal combines two sides, one that respects the image of the original tower, subtly renewed, and another that plays with curved bronze meshes sandwiched between glass plates. This arrangement generates classic and contemporary atmospheres... [
At the base of the tower, the preexisting square is decomposed into a topography of gardens and pedestrian spaces. At its top, a glass pavilion supported by a steel corolla structure offers 360-degree views of Paris and houses a théâtre de verdure...
The verticality of the tower is decomposed emphasizing the more horizontal elements, thus favoring dialogue with the surrounding architecture. The project also proposes new uses to transform the building into a lively thriving place... [+]
