A La Défense tower with a serrated profile—Nouvel doing elegance through tension and louver logic.
French skyscraper.
Featured in Jean Nouvel's definitive monograph, Jean Nouvel by Jean Nouvel: Complete Works 1970–2008.
Visitor Guide
Read it from multiple angles: the silhouette changes fast; if you’re close, focus on the brise-soleil depth rather than the overall form.
From Esplanade de La Défense, late afternoon for strong shadow on the vertical fins.
Private office tower; typically not open to the public beyond lobby areas. Completed 2022.
The facade’s external louvers are the real architecture—performance devices that also sharpen the profile.
20–45 min
Design & Structure
Facade-driven design with unitized curtain wall and extensive external shading; digitally coordinated repetition and corner conditions define the tower.
Glass curtain wall + external brise-soleil; materiality is about depth and shadow control.
Engineering focuses on facade attachment, wind loads on louvers, and maintaining performance across a tall envelope.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Tour Hekla?+
Tour Hekla was designed by Jean Nouvel and completed in 2022. It is located in Puteaux, France.
Where is Tour Hekla located?+
Tour Hekla is located in Puteaux, France. Its coordinates are 48.8889°, 2.2353°.
When was Tour Hekla built?+
Tour Hekla was completed in 2022. It was designed by Jean Nouvel.
Can I visit Tour Hekla?+
Tour Hekla is a real building in Puteaux that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.