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or the past 20 years most new
F buildings and renovations in
Monaco have either followed
the traditional ‘Belle Epoque’
architectural style or relatively plain modern
designs due to strict planning restraints.
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These restraints have also meant that few new
tall buildings have graced the city’s skyline.
But, as pressure on the limited amount of
land grows, an exclusive collection of ground-
breaking buildings that embrace modern
architectural design are coming to the market.
Some of them rival those on offer in cities
more commonly associated with iconic super-
prime developments, such as London and
Few developments can claim to have had a New York, and are therefore competing for the
attention of discerning wealthy international
genuine game-changing impact on the prime buyers at this level.
The prime example is Tour Odéon, a
property market, but Tour Odéon, a striking 49-storey tower which, at 170 metres, will be
glass tower, is set to join this exclusive club by the tallest building in Monaco and among the
10 highest in France and Monaco combined.
transforming Monaco’s cityscape and taking its Designed by leading local architect,
Alexandre Giraldi, the sleek glass tower will
residential offer to a new level of luxury be a beacon of contemporary architecture
among the traditional Monésasque shades
of cream and terracotta.
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