La Tour de Lapérouse Banque

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Bank of Lapérouse Tower
La Tour de Lapérouse Banque
General information
Status	Completed
Type	Office
Architectural style	Late Modern
Town or city	Espérance
Country	New Duveland
Construction started	1965
Completed	1979
Cost	NDD $200 million
Height
Architectural	277 m (909 ft)
Roof	241.5 m (792 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	57 (52 occupied)
Floor area	120,000 m2 (1,400,000 sq ft)
Lifts/elevators	40
Design and construction
Architect(s)	Gerard de Preu and Partners
Architecture firm	Perrott Lyon Mathieson
Main contractor	Grollo New Duveland

Standing as a historical icon in central Espérance, Lapérouse, the Bank of Lapérouse Tower, (French: La Tour de Lapérouse Banque), is an office skyscraper that reached completion in 1979, marking an era of architectural prominence. During its initial years, this towering structure held the prestigious title of the tallest building not only in New Duveland but also in the entire Southern Hemisphere, standing at an impressive height of 241.5 m (792 ft). However, its reign as the tallest was eclipsed six years later by the Lapérouse Centre. The tower underwent a subtle transformation a decade after its construction, with the addition of twin 35.5-meter tall spires in 1989, enhancing its architectural profile. Presently, it stands as the 9th tallest in New Duveland and the 4th tallest in Lapérouse. Remarkably, without its spires, it falls down to the 25th tallest nationally, the eighth tallest in Lapérouse, and the 5th tallest in Espérance.

Comprising a multifaceted architectural ensemble, the Lapérouse Centre complex unfolds across five distinct components. At the heart of this arrangement stands the commanding 57-story Tower, a monumental structure located at Rue Nicollet. This central edifice is complemented by an eight-story annex building seamlessly integrated along Avenue Marquette, contributing to the comprehensive architectural composition. Adjacent to the tower, the Marquette Hotel rises gracefully to a height of 19 stories, making a prominent statement along Avenue Marquette. Adding a touch of historical significance, a two-story retail building, once dominated by Woolworth's, serves as a testament to the evolution of retail within the complex. These four integral elements are intricately connected by the seven-story Place de la Cour Cristal, fostering cohesion and synergy among the various facets of the Lapérouse Centre, creating a distinctive urban landmark within Espérance, Lapérouse.

Gallery

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  View of the complex at the base of the tower
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  Looking up from street level
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  The tower as seen from Quartier Chinois (Chinatown)
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  The tower from street level, early evening

See also

• List of tallest buildings in New Duveland
• List of tallest buildings in Espérance
• Architecture of New Duveland