

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.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
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French architecture firm Studio NAB has suggested a rooftop greenhouse that would embrace biodiversity, education and solidarity.
Mathieu Lehanneur
Image credit: Mathieu Lehanneur
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
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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
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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
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
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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