with Guillaume Mangeot

A short glossary of The Link’s innovations in 14 points.

episode 5

1 ATYPICAL

The great thing about a high-rise is the view: that’s what sparked the fundamental idea behind The Link’s design.

2 BENEFICIAL

3 BOTANICAL

4 VITAL

The terraces create  a human and visual connection with  local life.

5 CONGENIAL

The XXL business center  is designed to meet  employees’ every need.

6 ESSENTIAL

The building’s energy autonomy ensures uninterrupted power supply.

7 VISUAL

8 HISTORICAL

The Link is the first high-rise in La Défense with an entrance on the Puteaux side.

9 IDEAL

10 NATURAL

11 AERIAL

12 PRACTICAL

13 TECHNICAL

Besides providing protection from solar rays, the double skin can accommodate photovoltaic panels to make the most  of its exposure.

14 THERMAL

Innovations were designed-in from the drawing board to enhance usability, for  a sustainable  and resilient building.