Four years ago, an art historian used lasers to digitally map Notre Dame Cathedral. His work could help save it
The Vincent Callebaut project is titled"Palingenesis," a Greek concept of rebirth or recreation. The firm proposes a new roof made of glass, oak and carbon fiber, which connects"in one single curved stroke of pencil" to the sloping spire. The rooster which topped the original spire, retrieved from the rubble after the fire, will resume its watch from the new glass design, while the cathedral's choir will be"bathed in natural light.
"How can we write the contemporary history of our country, but also that of science, art and spirituality together?" the firm said in a press release."We seek to present a transcendent project, a symbol of a resilient and ecological future." If the Vincent Callebaut design is selected, the firm said, the reborn Notre Dame will define"the new face of the Church in the 21st century," presenting"a fairer symbiotic relationship between humans and nature."
Wewwwww Good
À tes souhaits!
For each shitty idea there’s a shit-hole willing to propel it into to the cosmos.
Nooooo!
I never say this but damm this is ugly. Just to what they did with castle in my country after people started fire in it. Rebuilt it as it was before to keep it historically accurate. It´s not like people here would think of this or had money but they appeciate stuff like this
This is not a futuristic design, it is a humiliating idea transforming the historical Masterpiece to a 'farm' ...
it's too soon.. too raw. & the cathedral isn't ready, either
Cool... next up replace the pyramids with biodegradable plant matter mortar bricks 👍
Think of all the people you could help with those hundreds of millions of dollars. Instead let's build a glass fuckin tower in memory of a savior who abhorred excess wealth and vanity.
His about just restoring what was there? Wasn't that an attraction already?
Bro. Do it.
that’s actually. really beautiful. there’s nothing that would glorify God more than spreading His message of love and compassion. I’m glad that they’re taking this opportunity to grow rather than remain stuck in the loss of the fire.
I think it's lovely, and looks far better than the Louvre Pyramid... although my inclination would be to go with a more traditional roof.
That’s Beautiful
Excellent
PrisonPlanet Nice.
tomazlourenco thoughts?
It’s like this was the plan all along.
HERESY!!
NOOOOOOO
Yeah fuck that
yuck...
How about helipad and rocket launchpad? This was part of history and it should be restored to its original design. Build your futuristic building somewhere else
So the Parisians who lost their church will now lose it a second time? How do they sleep at night?
It can also be a mosque. The future of France unfortunately
I think it would great to merge the past with the present
The only appropriate construction should be a beautiful Mosque 🕌.. Islam is the only ReligionOfPeace
Ugly
Don’t care what the cool answer is. I like it!
Hopefully they can find a way to fit a Starbucks somewhere in the new design..
What a fucjing joke it is a historic CHURCH
See conservatives & Republicans the things you can come up with when you not focused on power suppression, religion (publicly forcing your beliefs into laws) tax cuts & war & social program cuts...🙄... rebuilding their own...what a concept huh🤔🤷🏿♂️
Maybe somebody took lots of pictures before the fire!
If the White House burned down, are they going to replace it with glass and garden and solar panels? I don't think so. These treasures should be preserved, and be the bridge to our past.
Puke.
That's crazy.....and Palestine's historical library was just destroyed yesterday by Israel.....
I love it! The cathedral has never been static and has evolved many times over the centuries. I think this is the way to go
How about his build another cathedral with all of that and restore the historic one to what made it historic? Nobody is visiting Notre Dame to be impressed by its urban freaking farm or solar Panels.
Rebuild not redesign 🙄🙄
Rebuild notre dame to aesthetically look the way it was. It’s a cultural icon. And use a different structure / area for the solar power and urban farm.
thierrybaudet
No to anything 'futuristic', yes to hidden solar power, and a definite yes to meeting current building and fire codes. And yes to an urban farm...open to ALL Parisienne children only.
Catholic church...christian charity...excellent idea!
Let’s see a few more serious options not just a press release from an architecture firm looking for free publicity
putain non
I like it. And helping the homeless would be great. I know I saw many comments when the donations to rebuild flooded in saying 'it's just a building and there are loads of homeless etc'. It's not as it was but why not create a new vision for future generations
All you ppl crying about bringing it back to how it was, do know that the spire was an upgrade right? It wasnt original to Notre Dame! Whats wrong with doing something new that reflects this century?
No!!!!!! Keep the old look!!!!
If it does then they'll be another fire
Looks great!
My question is will Catholics lose their shit over the design or because it would help the homeless? 🤔
Part of the beauty was the sun streaming in thru the stained glass windows that were strategically placed throughput the cathedral. Please don’t wreck its history
Then it should burn again.
Please no.
i love this so much this is such a responsible option
Gross, don't ruin it like that monstrosity hiding the Louve.
Yes but no, bye
Rebuild it as it was with the aid of artisans/craftsmen and install an upgraded fire safety system.
Nope!
Progressive barbarians.
Wow
Cue the conspiracy theorists
Unpopular opinion : I like it
StveW
No. Gross. For heaven’s sake, just put it back the way it was!!!!
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