Tour Ariane

Skyscraper
name=Tour Ariane
picture=
location=La Défense
(Puteaux)
construction=1973 - 1975
use=Office
spire_m=152
spire_ft=499
roof_m=152
roof_ft=499
floors=36
area=57,300
area_ft=617,000
architect=Robert Zammit, Jean de Mailly

Tour Ariane (previously known as tour Générale between 1973-1995) is an office skyscraper located in La Défense, the high-rise business district situated west of Paris, France.

Built in 1975, it belongs to the 2nd generation of skyscrapers in La Défense. The tower is 152 m (499 ft) tall and has 36 floors. Despite a very conventional design, the tower offers an interesting and original cladding. The entrance of the tower was modified in the 1990s. The tower is currently undergoing major refurbishment.

See also

* Skyscraper
* La Défense
* List of tallest structures in Paris

External links

* [http://www.emporis.com/fr/wm/bu/?id=110422 Tour Ariane] (Emporis)