Tour Initiale, Office skyscraper in La Défense, France
The Tour Initiale rises 109 meters above ground level with 30 floors and features curved glass corners within its modern architectural structure.
Completed in 1966 as Tour Nobel, this building marked the beginning of vertical development in La Défense district and underwent renovation in 2003.
The architectural design by Jean de Mailly and Jacques Depussé incorporated glass elements from the United States, introducing new construction methods to France.
Nine elevators transport occupants through the building's 34,300 square meters of office space, located at coordinates 48°53′13″N and 2°15′05″E.
The tower received its current name Tour Initiale in 1988, reflecting its position as the first office tower constructed in La Défense.
Location: La Défense
Inception: 1966
Architects: Jean de Mailly, Valode & Pistre
Floors above the ground: 30
Elevators: 9
Height: 109 m
Address: 1, Terrasse Bellini 92800
Website: https://tour-initiale.com
GPS coordinates: 48.88694,2.25139
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45
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