"It's the perfect site for a glass Toblerone piece of Swissness" says commenter
In this week's comments update, readers are debating Herzog & de Meuron's Tour Triangle, which is set to be built in Paris, and discussing other top stories.
The Tour Triangle skyscraper is finally set to begin construction in Paris after 15 years in the making, amid a last-ditch attempt to stop it by the building's critics.
Initial building works on the 180-metre building are now expected to start by the end of the year and complete in 2026 – 12 years later than initially planned.
"To me, it has no meaning other than a Dorito"
Readers are not convinced by the building, which would be the largest skyscraper to appear on central Paris' skyline since 1973.
"Let's hope Parisians will wake up screaming as Londoners did with the Tulip nightmare after it was given a go," said Marius.
"This site is right next to the Peripherique in an industrial park with a cheesy mini-Epcot center style theatre to boot," commented Archibro. "It's the perfect site for a glass Toblerone piece of Swissness."
Alex is not impressed: "As a Parisian, what do triangles have to do with Paris? To me, it has no meaning other than a Dorito."
Is the Tour Triangle a good or bad addition to the Paris skyline? Join the discussion ›
Petition launched to stop construction of controversial Munger Hall dormitory
Reader believes Munger Hall "will become the butt of every architectural joke"
The launch of a petition to prevent the construction of the controversial mostly-windowless Munger Hall dormitory got readers debating again.
"Shame on the UC Santa Barbara Dean for allowing such brutalism on their campus," said Pierre Maregiano. "And for what purpose? To allow more students, more fees?"
"A return to cave dwelling, but without the fresh air," added Paul Barnfather.
Idracula is not impressed by the dormitory either: "This windowless hive of a structure will become the butt of every architectural joke, it has already begun."
Do you think the petition will stop construction? Join the discussion ›
Foster + Partners nestles Le Dôme winery in French vineyards
"The saucer has landed"
Readers have mixed feelings about a low-lying winery that Foster + Partners has completed for French wine producer Le Dôme.
"I think the exterior modesty and qualities of this project are wonderful, entirely appropriate to the context," said Sheets. "This is one of the better, more congruent, recent Foster projects, in my opinion."
Hello Peril agrees: "It is not trying to pretend it is part of the landscape, it is not trying to replicate its neighbours, but it makes subtle references to them and sits in harmony with them. Without being overtly glitzy it looks like the perfect mood to enjoy a glass."
"The saucer has landed," said Apsco Radiales. "We report no intelligent life on this planet, but they do have excellent wine."
Would you enjoy a glass of wine at this winery? Join the discussion ›
Iragüen Viñuela Arquitectos completes Chilean ski cabin atop reused foundations
Chilean ski cabin is "gorgeous" and "good-looking" commenters say
Readers are impressed with this ski cabin in Chile by Viñuela Arquitectos.
"Yes, it is a good-looking structure," said Ken Steffes. "Structures built out of natural wood materials are usually always very warm and inviting," he added.
"Beautiful work," agreed Rowan. "The exterior wood cladding complements the surrounding forest wonderfully."
"Gorgeous project, through and through," added JZ.
What do you think about this holiday home? Join the discussion ›
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Herzog & de Meuron's Tour Triangle set to begin construction in Paris
The Tour Triangle skyscraper designed by Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron is finally set to begin construction in Paris after 15 years in the making, amid a last-ditch attempt to stop it by the building's critics.
Developer Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) this month struck a partnership deal with an investment arm of French insurance multinational AXA, providing financial backing for the full €670 million cost of the project.
Initial building works on the 180-metre Tour Triangle are now expected to start by the end of the year and complete in 2026 – 12 years later than initially planned.
Construction on the heavily delayed project is expected to begin by the end of the year
The Triangle would be the largest skyscraper to appear on central Paris' skyline since 1973. Planned for Avenue Ernest-Renan, the building will contain offices, a conference centre, shops, restaurants and a hotel.
Philippe Goujon, the mayor of the 15th arrondissement where the Triangle will stand, had vowed to appeal to the city council to postpone development, according to French newspaper Ouest-France.
Goujon has argued that the building is no longer relevant to the needs of businesses in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Tour Triangle would be the third-tallest building within the Paris city limits
Meanwhile, Le Parisien revealed last month that France's National Financial Prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into allegations of favouritism on the part of the Paris mayor's office towards Viparis, the company which manages the Tour Triangle site and is a subsidiary of URW and the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The investigation could further delay the project, which URW had previously hoped would be ready in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Due to its shape, the tower's silhouette will vary from different angles
Architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron first started work on Tour Triangle in 2006 but – with proposals for tall buildings highly controversial in Paris – the project became heavily delayed by a series of lengthy planning and legal battles.
Set to stand at 42 storeys with 91,351 square metres of floor space, the Triangle would become the third-tallest building within the Paris city limits, behind only Tour Montparnasse and the Eiffel Tower.
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Its trapezoidal footprint means that from central Paris the Tour Triangle will look like a thin tower, but from the east and west, its full width will be visible.
Herzog & de Meuron said the shape, which has variously been compared to the Louvre pyramid, a chunk of Toblerone and a wedge of brie, is intended to maximise viewing angles for those inside while reducing the size of the shadow cast on neighbouring buildings.
Opponents of the Triangle are trying to block its development further
"We designed Triangle for Paris and Parisians. What we want to achieve most with this building is that it should be open to everyone and include the entire community," studio founders Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron said upon announcement of the URW-AXA funding deal.
Photovoltaic panels will be installed over the entire south-facing side of the Triangle.
URW has claimed the project "incorporates the highest environmental construction standards" as well as "best in class conventional energy consumption and a carbon emissions trajectory in line with the Paris climate agreement objectives".
The developer, which is Europe's largest property group, has also suggested the Triangle could change its uses in future if needed.
Established in 1978, Herzog & de Meuron has worked on numerous high-profile buildings, including the extension to the Tate Modern gallery in London and the Bird's Nest Olympic stadium in Beijing.
The images are provided courtesy of Herzog & de Meuron.
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Tour Triangle à Paris: nouveau scandale après 12 ans de polémiques
“Tour Triangle”, “tour Pyramide”, “tour Delanoë”... après un lancement repoussé à plusieurs reprises, le chantier de ce gratte-ciel de 180 mètres de hauteur aux franges du 15ème arrondissement de Paris doit démarrer cette année. L'affaire a déchiré élus et riverains pendant douze ans et semble anachronique aujourd'hui alors que la crise sanitaire n'est pas résolue.
https://www.challenges.fr/immobilier/tour-triangle-a-paris-retour-sur-12-ans-de-polemiques_721925
Mauvaise nouvelle pour le climat : Les associations ont perdu le recours #TourTriangle . @[email protected] pourra faire construire par Unibail, dont @[email protected] était le lobbyiste, cette tour antiécolo, énergivore de 180m pour un hôtel de luxe pour les JO.
https://www.20minutes.fr/paris/2511899-20190506-tour-triangle-projet-controverse-finalement-valide-justice
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