Sécurité sociale tower, Brutalist office tower in Colombier district, Rennes, France
The Sécurité sociale tower reaches a height of 65.73 meters and features 19 floors with continuous window alignments on each level of its concrete structure.
This administrative building, designed by architect Paul Pothier, marked the urban development of Rennes city center when it opened its doors in 1965.
The tower represents French administrative architecture of the 1960s, serving as the headquarters for social security services in the Ille-et-Vilaine department.
Multiple cinema screens operate at the base of the building, while the tower faces the Esplanade Charles de Gaulle and stands near Le Liberté performance venue.
The structure stands as the tallest office building in Rennes, with its top section housing technical facilities and maintaining its original concrete exterior from 1965.
Location: Rennes
Inception: 1965
Architects: Paul Pothier
Architectural style: brutalist architecture
Floors above the ground: 19
Height: 65.73 m
GPS coordinates: 48.10578,-1.67494
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56
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