Who built La Défense?

La Défense, the major business district in Paris, was developed starting in the 1960s as part of a government initiative to modernize and expand the city beyond its historical boundaries. The area was designed by architects like Jean Devidal and later featured contributions from prominent architects such as Paul Andreu and Richard Rogers. The district is characterized by its high-rise buildings and modern architecture, symbolizing France's economic growth and urban development. It officially became an area of interest for urban development in 1958, with the first phase of construction beginning in the early 1960s.