Paris Bans Towers Taller Than 12 Stories After Tour Triangle Controversy

Following controversy over the 180-m-tall, 42-story Tour Triangle — the first skyscraper to be built in Paris since Tour Montparnasse more than 50 years ago — the city of Paris has reinstated a rule that limits new buildings to 37 m, or 12 stories, ArchDaily is among outlets to report. When completed in 2026, the Herzog & de Meuron-designed, mixed-use Tour Triangle will be the third tallest structure in the city limits after the Eiffel Tower and Tour Montparnasse. Reinstatement of the rule is part of Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo’s Local Bioclimatic Urban Plan that aims to reduce carbon emissions and encourage modernization of existing buildings over new construction. However, the move could be seen as a hindrance since Paris is one of the densest cities in Europe, making vertical growth practical.