From sites in the South of France to shaping Paris’s skyline
As a teenager, I regularly spent my weekends on construction sites alongside family members who worked in the building industry. Originally from the South of France, I grew up surrounded by villas, often luxurious, where I got my hands dirty: laying tiles or marble, small masonry jobs, partitions, painting... That’s most likely when the passion for construction took hold of me!
Today, I coordinate multiple work teams on the Triangle site, a 180-metre glass tower rising into the southern Paris skyline. Between those two experiences, I’ve learned, I’ve failed, and I’ve built the kind of resilience only life on site can teach.
A view no one else has seen… yet
At the time of writing, the Triangle has reached the 34th floor. From up there, I can see every avenue stretching toward the heart of Paris, and every monument too. It’s a view only my teams and I have… for now. And every time I step out onto that balustrade, I feel lucky.
I’ve worked on some of the world’s most spectacular towers, from the Four Seasons in Bahrain Bay (201 m) to the Mohammed VI Tower in Rabat (250 m), but nothing compares to building in Paris, a city with such a rich history and iconic architecture.
Feet on the ground, eyes on the horizon
It may come as a surprise, but at first, mobile scaffolding and suspended walkways really weren’t my thing… I had to get used to them! And over time, I started to enjoy them.
Once you’re part of a high-rise project, it becomes addictive. Every completed floor is a victory. Each day brings its share of challenges: a last-minute design change, an adjustment in methods, a new round of coordination, unpredictable weather, a fresh rhythm to find…
And at night, there’s another view I never tire of: the streams of headlights flowing along the périphérique, seen from the south side of the site. It may not be postcard-perfect Paris, but it’s just as beautiful in its own way.
What it really means to build high
Working on a tower like this demands precision, careful sequencing, and large-scale teamwork.
Our experts come from all over Europe – and beyond. Structural engineers, logistics specialists, concrete teams working to millimetre-level accuracy… Everyone here knows that delivering safely and on time relies on tight coordination, mutual trust, and shared experience.
That’s exactly what BESIX brings to every project: the ability to gather top talent, blend diverse cultures and expertise, and deliver iconic structures that will stand tall for decades. Projects that make us proud long after we’ve left the site.
Why I stay
People often ask what still motivates me after all these years. The answer is simple: yes, projects like this push you technically, but they also give you purpose.
When you’re working on a building that will reshape a city’s skyline, you don’t need an extra push in the morning. You show up, and you give it your all.
At BESIX, I’ve always felt part of something bigger than a job title or a project timeline. Whether in Bahrain, Morocco, or here in Paris, we’re builders. But also mentors, teammates, and professionals proud of the legacy we leave behind.
Triangle will be delivered in 2027. It will stand 180 metres tall, with 44 floors and countless stories built into its steel and glass. One of those stories will be mine. And I’m proud of that!