Tour Aurore, Skyscraper in La Défense, France.
Tour Aurore is an office building with 29 floors that rises 131 meters above Courbevoie with a distinctive facade of copper-colored windows. The structure contains office space throughout its height and forms part of the larger La Défense complex.
The building opened in 1971 as La Défense expanded to reshape Paris western areas into a major business center. After decades of vacancy, the investment firm Aermont purchased the property in 2018 and halted previous demolition plans in favor of restoration.
The tower defines La Défense's visual character as part of the 1970s business district expansion that reshaped Paris western suburbs. Its copper-toned window facade stands as a recognizable landmark visitors encounter while exploring the financial center.
The building is part of the La Défense complex and can be viewed from public areas, though access to office spaces is typically restricted. Visitors can see and photograph it from the plaza level while exploring the business district.
The tower spent decades empty and facing demolition, a critical moment that led to its rescue through restoration instead of replacement. This near-loss highlights how many buildings from this era navigate uncertain futures within rapidly evolving business districts.
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