La Defense / Paris / France
Architect: Johan-Otto von Spreckelsen

Copyright by Michael Hierner

La Grande Arche is not a building, but a piece of art. The 110 meter high cube-like businesstower in La Defense, Paris, was built by Otto von Spreckelsen and completed by Paul Andreu after Spreckelsens death in 1987. This tower is probably one of the most famous buildings in modern architectural history.

 

 

All photos: © Michael Hierner 2005-2007 – all rights reserved!