Hermitage, the French property arm of Russian group Stroimontage, has signed a preliminary agreement with municipal authorities to build two 320-metre skyscrapers, called Hermitage Plaza, in the La Defense business district on the outskirts of Paris. Hermitage intends to apply for the final building permits by end-July.
Hermitage, the French property arm of Russian group Stroimontage, has signed a preliminary agreement with municipal authorities to build two 320-metre skyscrapers, called Hermitage Plaza, in the La Defense business district on the outskirts of Paris. Hermitage intends to apply for the final building permits by end-July.
The project, worth EUR 2 bn, comprises a 91-storey building and a second consisting of 92 storeys. Designed by British architect Norman Foster, Hermitage Plaza will be located near the bridge of Neuilly and will house a five-star hotel of 210 rooms, a spa and fitness area, luxury apartments, and office space.
Rising 323 metres above sea level, Hermitage Plaza will be the highest multi-purpose tower ever built in Western Europe after the Tour Eiffel, which measures one symbolic metre more. Hermitage said the tower aims to become the first European property with a BREEAM excellent certification.
Construction work is expected to start in early 2011, with completion due for 2015.
