EDF-GDF tower
| Company type | Office building |
|---|---|
| Industry | Office space, originally energy companies |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Headquarters | Cergy , France |
| Products | Office space |
The EDF-GDF tower is an office structure erected in 1974, located within the commercial and administrative area of Cergy Prefecture, France.
History
The tower was vacated in 2015 following Engie's (previously EDF) announcement to put the property up for sale. By 2017, plans emerged to transform the building into accommodation for students, involving internal structural changes while maintaining the original exterior facade.
Description
Architect Renzo Moro designed the tower, which rises to a height of 55 meters and comprises 14 floors. Initially, it served as offices for the affiliated companies Électricité de France (EDF) and Gaz de France (GDF). Its unique tubular framework incorporates water for fire protection purposes and is capped with a water reservoir. The uppermost three levels, which lack windows, are dedicated to housing technical equipment. Constructed by Durafour, this building was pioneering in France for employing this construction technique.
In popular culture
Henri Verneuil's 1979 movie I... comme Icare, starring Yves Montand, used the tower as a filming site where it represented the location of a presidential assassination.