Tour Totem, Residential skyscraper in Front de Seine, Paris, France.
Description
Tour Totem is a residential skyscraper with 31 floors and glass facades, standing as a prominent example of brutalist architecture in the 15th arrondissement of Paris. The building holds approximately 207 residential units served by four elevators, with apartment layouts designed to maximize views of the Seine River.
History
Construction of this tower took place between 1976 and 1979, reflecting the architectural trends of high-rise residential developments that transformed late twentieth-century Paris. This period marked an era when brutalist design shaped urban growth across the city.
Culture
The entrance hall features artworks by Yvette Vincent-Alleaume, bringing creative expression into the daily experience of this residential complex. These artistic touches shape how people encounter the building when they arrive.
Practical
The tower provides direct access to the Front de Seine area and sits in a well-connected zone of the 15th arrondissement with good public transport links. The artworks in the entrance hall are freely accessible to visitors, though residential areas remain private spaces.
Did you know?
The structure uses a central support system with four main pillars and long cantilever beams to arrange residential blocks around the core. This bold structural approach clusters the apartments like branches around a trunk, making the building visually striking both up close and from afar.
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