The controversial Tour Triangle, a trapezoidal skyscraper in Paris by Swiss studio Herzog & de Meuron , has topped out at 180 metres.

At 42 storeys, Tour Triangle is now the third-tallest building within the Paris city limits, behind only Tour Montparnasse and the Eiffel Tower.

It will retain this title indefinitely due to a skyscraper ban in the city , which was reinstated in 2023 by mayor Anne Hidalgo .

"Its silhouette now takes its place in the skyline"

Herozg & de Meuon announced the milestone on its Instagram , stating the building will be "a destination for everyone".

"The building has reached its full height, and its silhouette now takes its place in the skyline of Paris – a new presence among the city's axes and monuments," said the studio.

"Triangle will be a vibrant place: from the shops and public spaces animating the street, to the workspaces, hotel, and terraces above, to the panoramic belvedere at the summit, open to all," it continued.

"A destination for everyone, Triangle will be a…