Vinci to construct Monaco's highest tower

A consortium consisting of Vinci Construction France and Solétanche SAM, the local subsidiary of Solétanche Bachy, has signed a contract to construct the Principality of Monaco's tallest tower for Marzocco, a Monegasque property developer.

Designed by architect Alexandre Giraldi, the Odéon Tower will be 170 m-high. A mixed-use tower it will have 48 storeys of housing and offices above ground, with 10 levels below ground.

Solétanche SAM will start work on the foundations almost immediately, with construction of the € 370 million tower expected to take 56 months, according to the company.