Tour Évasion 2000, Modern residential high-rise in Front de Seine, Paris, France.
Description
Tour Évasion 2000 is a 31-story residential tower on the Seine waterfront in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The building is made of concrete and follows a simple geometric form typical of 1970s modern architecture, with four elevators serving the apartment units.
History
Architects Henri Pottier and Michel Proux completed this residential tower in 1971, when Paris was modernizing its urban landscape. The project was part of a broader transformation of the Seine waterfront that brought many new tower blocks and housing developments to the area.
Culture
The tower shows how Parisians in the 1970s wanted to live in modern high-rises, with apartments designed for different household sizes in the heart of the city. It stands among a cluster of residential blocks along the Seine waterfront that together created a new urban neighborhood.
Practical
The tower is located near public transportation and essential services in the 15th arrondissement, making it convenient for residents and visitors. The building is best reached on foot or by metro and bus from other parts of the city.
Did you know?
The building incorporates cardboard among its construction materials, an experimental approach to high-rise design in the 1970s. This unusual choice shows the architects' willingness to explore new materials in modern residential construction.
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