Incity Tower

Aligned on the corner of rue Garibaldi and cour Lafayette, it has a firm foothold in the city, its façades being set in alignment with the streets. The foot of the extensively glazed tower is open to the pedestrian’s gaze and, conversely, the spectacle of the city with its movement, bustle and planted trees becomes the true décor of the entrance foyer. The Tour Incity exists in osmosis with its urban surroundings, and, being wide open to passersby, contributes to the district’s bustle and restructuring.

Its slender silhouette culminates at 200 metres and is intended to conclude the upward movement of the existing towers. Aligned north-south in accordance with the Saône-Rhône axis, the tower is aligned with the prevailing wind direction. Its sunlit faces are draped in a protective veil, evocative of a silk cocoon – strongly symbolic of Lyon’s history. This envelope consists of a ventilated double skin that combines user comfort and convenience with energy efficiency.

The quest for high-quality working conditions guides the design of the Tour Incity. Acoustic and thermal comfort, air quality, and most particularly the quality of light, were all the subjects of advanced studies. The ring-shaped layout of the storeys and their low depth has, from day one, provided natural lighting to every work station, as well as a spectacular view of greater Lyon. The tower also provided an opportunity for innovative thinking concerning human relationships, communication and social interaction inside a tower. In addition to the ease of vertical travel, and the human scale of the storeys, the tower provides unusual floors that set a new standard – more below-ceiling height and a winter garden layout. Evenly spaced and welcoming, the storeys change the perception of the tower’s scale.

Lastly, the restaurants and cafeterias installed on the lower floors provide panoramic views of the district. At night, the tower’s lighting accentuates its slender outline.