Tour de l'Éperon, High-rise building in Rennes, France.
The Tour de l'Éperon reaches a height of 91.97 meters and features 30 floors equipped with four elevators for vertical transportation.
Louis Arretche designed this building in 1975 during a period of significant urban expansion when Rennes grew from 98,000 to 175,000 inhabitants.
The structure represents the architectural evolution of Rennes during the 1970s, marking a shift toward vertical development in the city center.
The building serves multiple purposes, offering residential spaces and commercial facilities while maintaining efficient vertical circulation through its elevator system.
This tower stands as one of the earliest examples of Louis Arretche's vision for modernizing Rennes through vertical construction methods.
Location: Rennes
Architects: Louis Arretche
Floors above the ground: 30
Elevators: 4
Height: 91.97 m
GPS coordinates: 48.10530,-1.67944
Latest update: May 26, 2025 16:24
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