Tour Pacific, Office tower in La Défense district, France.
Tour Pacific is a modern office tower in La Défense with a glass curtain wall that blends Japanese design principles with European stone facade elements. The building rises across 25 floors and houses extensive office spaces served by multiple elevators.
The tower was built between 1990 and 1992 as a major project in La Défense during the district's expansion phase. A connecting bridge was completed afterward, creating a new link across the highway below.
The 25th floor contains a Japanese tea house and garden, reflecting the architectural principles of Kisho Kurokawa and the integration of Japanese elements.
The building functions as an urban passage that allows pedestrians to safely cross the express highway between neighborhoods. This walkway serves as a practical route for people moving through the wider La Défense area.
The tower functions as an urban gate, enabling pedestrian passage from the Valmy district to La Defense district over an express highway.
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