Tour Incity | |
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General information | |
Status | Completed |
Type | Office |
Location | La Part-Dieu, Lyon, France |
Construction started | 2013 |
Estimated completion | 2015 |
Opening | 2015 |
Height | |
Antenna spire | 202 m (663 ft) [1] |
Roof | 170 m (560 ft) |
Top floor | 154 m (505 ft) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 39 [1] |
Floor area | 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq ft) |
Lifts/elevators | 12 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Valode & Pistre et AIA Atelier de la Rize |
Developer | Sogelym Steiner |
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