CMA CGM Tower
4 Quai d'Arenc, 13002 Marseille, France
Description:
The CMA CGM Tower is located in the heart of the Eurom diterran e business district, located near the port area, 1 kilometer from the historic center of Marseille in France. It is the tallest building in Marseille. In 2004, Jacques Saad, Chairman and Founder of CMA CGM Group, decided to build a new headquarters. The building was commissioned in September 2011. The skyscraper has 33 floors, and its height is 147 meters.
The building was built by Vinci, a division of GTM Construction. Architect Zahe Hadid designed the building, which symbolizes the Group’s dynamic strength in the shipping industry. It has a capacity of 2,700 employees who previously worked in seven different locations in Marseille. The project also provided a restaurant for 800 visitors, a sports hall, a conference room. The tower offers a magnificent panoramic view of the city. The total area of the building is 94,000 square meters.
Today, the CMA CGM Tower holds the highest position in the rankings of skyscrapers and has even been awarded for its elegance and bold design. In 2011, the CMA CGM Tower took third place in the top ten skyscrapers according to the Emporis Skyscraper Award.
