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Tour Totem, Residential skyscraper in Front de Seine, Paris, France.

The Tour Totem features 31 floors with glass facades and stands as a prominent example of brutalist architecture in the 15th arrondissement of Paris.

Construction of the Tour Totem occurred between 1976 and 1979, reflecting the architectural trends of high-rise residential developments in late twentieth-century Paris.

The building entrance hall displays artistic creations by Yvette Vincent-Alleaume, adding artistic elements to the residential complex.

The building contains 207 residential units served by four elevators, with apartment layouts designed to maximize views of the Seine River.

The structural design incorporates housing blocks clustered around a central support system with 14-meter cantilever beams and four main pillars.

Location: 15th arrondissement of Paris

Architects: Pierre Parat

Architectural style: brutalist architecture

Floors above the ground: 31

Elevators: 4

Made from material: glass

GPS coordinates: 48.85010,2.28372

Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45

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