Tour Montparnasse Is One of Paris’s Uglier Landmarks. It’s Getting a Makeover.
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- The Tour Montparnasse, a 689-foot skyscraper in Paris long criticized for its unattractive appearance, is set to undergo a major renovation to improve both the tower and its surrounding area.
- French architectural firm Nouvelle AOM plans to redesign the tower with a lighter, more transparent look, incorporating verandas with greenery and a rooftop garden.
- Renzo Piano, the Italian architect known for the Pompidou Center, has been tasked with revamping the adjacent commercial center, aiming to transform the concrete base into a pedestrian-friendly space with promenades and a tree-lined piazza.
- The renovation seeks to soften the tower’s impact on Paris’s skyline and revitalize the neglected shopping mall area, which has been frequented
