Paris Tribunal, Judicial skyscraper in 17th arrondissement, France
The Paris Tribunal is a judicial building in the 17th arrondissement formed by stacked glass volumes that taper toward the top. The facade shows continuous vertical lines while elevators travel visibly upward along an external glass wall.
Construction began in 2014 as a response to the need for consolidating scattered court locations. The building opened on January 1, 2020, and changed the Paris skyline with its modern glass architecture.
The location in the 17th arrondissement brings together all Paris courts under one roof after decades of being scattered across the city. Visitors enter a central reception area where signs guide them to different courtrooms and departments, making court appointments easier to locate.
The main entrances sit at street level with marked paths to upper courtrooms and offices. Visitors should allow time for security checks and ask directions at the information desk if needed.
Three full-height atria with skylights bring natural light down to lower floors and create open areas inside. The elevators on the outer facade move along a central vertical spine and are visible from the street.
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