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Notre Dame rebuild: The most interesting ideas so far

The competition for the rebuild of Notre Dame’s fallen spire is heating up. Here is a collection of some of the best, worst and overall most interesting ideas so far.
Architecture news & editorial desk
Architecture news & editorial desk

30 Apr 2019 2m read View Author

The competition for the rebuild of Notre Dame’s fallen spire has seen architects from around the globe putting their two cents in. Let's take a look at some of the most interesting ideas so far.

Studio NAB

Studio NAB Notre Dame
Image credit: Studio NAB

French architecture firm Studio NAB has suggested a rooftop greenhouse that would embrace biodiversity, education and solidarity.

Mathieu Lehanneur

Mathieu Lehanneur Notre Dame
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French designer Mathieu Lehanneur has suggested not building a new spire or roof but instead recreating and immortalising the flames, creating a monumental piece covered in gold leaves.

Studio Fuksas

Studio Fuksas Notre Dame
Image credit: Studio Fuksas

Symbolic of the fragility of history and spirituality, Italian architecture firm Studio Fuksas has suggested a new roof and spire made from Baccarat crystal, which could be lit up at night.

Vizumatelier

Vizumatelier Notre Dame
Image credit: Vizumatelier

Slovak firm Vizumatelier has proposed a lightweight tower which will exude a beam of light that will project into the sky. According to the architect, this is a reference to the Gothic period where architects were trying to reach the sky.

AJ6 Studio

AJ6 Studio Notre Dame
Image credit: AJ6 Studio

Also referencing Gothic architecture, Brazilian firm AJ6 Studio has proposed a roof and spire made almost completely of stained glass.

Conc3rde

Conc3rde Notre Dame
Image credit: Conc3rde

Dutch design firm Conc3rde has proposed using 3D printing to reproduce lost sections of Notre Dame and to even use some of the ashes from the fire as a material in the rebuild. The firm has already printed a version of Le Styrge.

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