VINCI wins contract to build the highest tower in the Principality of Monaco

22 October 2009 - New contracts - France

The consortium comprising VINCI Construction France and Solétanche SAM, the local subsidiary of Solétanche Bachy (VINCI Construction) who will build the foundations in particular, has signed the contract with Marzocco, a Monegasque property developer, to build the principality’s highest tower.

Designed by architect Alexandre Giraldi, the Odéon Tower will be 170 metres high. It will have 48 floors of housing and offices, with 10 levels below ground.

The works, which are scheduled to take 56 months, are worth €370 million (including tax).

 

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