A Vision for Notre Dame

 

A trio of architects based in Atlanta, GA have outlined a beautiful vision for the restoration of Notre Dame.

Reinaldo Hernandez, Jacques Levet, and Rene Salas have proposed an elegant design that allows the public space around the cathedral to continue to serve the public during the 10+ years of the reconstruction process. 

In their proposal, they advocate for:

• The Heart: A full restoration of the cathedral as it was before the fire.
• The Mind: An immediate place for people to continue contemplation and worship in a new ‘Ephemeral Cathedral’.
• The Hand: An area for the craftspeople involved in the rebuilding efforts to share their traditions with the public.

You can check out the details of proposal, along with their lovely images, here. 

Here at B4place, we know that respect for historic architecture is the basis of an enduring public place. We were so inspired by the trio’s proposal that we created some quick 3D visualizations based on the plan. These renderings show their proposed temporary structures (indicated in orange for visibility) within the context of the existing square in front of Notre Dame.