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arts-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

"Notre Dame Unveils New Spire and Golden Rooster After Fire"

The new spire of Notre Dame, complete with a golden rooster, was unveiled this week, marking a significant milestone in the cathedral's reconstruction following the 2019 fire. The restoration, largely a re-creation of the 19th-century spire, has sparked debate over historical authenticity and modern design sensibilities. While some praise the fidelity of the reconstruction, others express ambivalence about the visual transparency and historical accuracy. The unveiling signifies the end of a fierce debate over the restoration approach, with the cathedral expected to reopen on Dec. 8 for the first time since the blaze.

via The Washington Post|

#arts-and-culture #history #notre-dame

world-news2 years ago•2 min saved

"Notre Dame Unveils New Spire and Rooster in Milestone Restoration After Fire"

The scaffolding surrounding Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris has been removed, revealing the new spire adorned with a golden rooster and cross, marking a milestone in the cathedral's restoration following the devastating fire in April 2019. The new spire, rebuilt identically to the original, is a symbol of resilience and renewal, with additional restoration efforts including an anti-fire misting system and recreation of the original cross. The cathedral is expected to reopen in December 2024, and French President Emmanuel Macron set a target of five years for the completion of restoration efforts, with cost estimates ranging from $1.13 billion to $2.3 billion.

via Fox News|

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world-news2 years ago•1 min saved

"Notre Dame Cathedral Unveils Restored Spire in Paris Post-Fire"

Scaffolding covering the top of Notre Dame cathedral, which was damaged in a 2019 fire, is being removed, revealing the new spire adorned with a golden rooster and cross. The cathedral is expected to reopen on Dec. 8, and while much of it remains surrounded by scaffolding, restoration efforts, including an anti-fire misting system and recreation of the original cross, are underway, symbolizing resilience and renewal.

via ABC News|

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world2 years ago•4 min saved

Notre Dame Cathedral Reconstruction Makes Significant Progress

The reconstruction of Paris' Notre Dame cathedral is progressing as teams of architects, engineers, and artisans work to restore the iconic spire. Using the original 19th-century plans by architect Eugene Viollet-le-Duc, the teams have relied on modern computers to calculate the construction and potential effects of weather and time. The timber for the spire, sourced from public and private woodlands across France, has been assembled into a complex pattern. The completed spire shaft will be transported to Paris in August, with the rest of the spire expected to be completed by the end of the year. French President Emmanuel Macron has promised that Notre Dame will reopen to the public in 2024.

via CBS News|

#france #notre-dame-cathedral #reconstruction

architecturerestoration2 years ago•0 min saved

Restoring Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral: A Fascinating Glimpse

Workers are making progress in the restoration of Paris' Notre Dame Cathedral, with a focus on repairing the 19th-century spire that was destroyed in a fire four years ago. The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2024.

via CBS News|

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architecture2 years ago•0 min saved

Notre-Dame Restoration Progress: Macron Visits Massive Wooden Spire Base Successfully Installed.

The installation of a new spire for Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, four years after the fire, is underway. The base of the spire, made of non-standard structural parts weighing over one ton and eight meters long, has arrived in parts and must be wedged to fit perfectly. The spire will be completed in the frame in October and the cathedral is set to reopen for worship and the public in December 2024.

via Euronews|

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arts-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

Renovators race to restore Notre-Dame by 2024 with digital modeling and international aid.

Notre-Dame de Paris is on track to be fully restored by the end of 2024, with the replacement spire being completed at an industrial site in eastern France and transported to Paris. The stained glass windows are being cleaned by specialists in workshops around the country, and the roof's entire wooden substructure is being replaced in an exact replica of what was destroyed. The target is to celebrate a first mass in the newly-reopened Notre-Dame in December 2024.

via BBC|

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culture2 years ago•0 min saved

Notre-Dame Cathedral to be resurrected after devastating fire.

The reconstruction of Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was devastated by a fire in 2019, is entering a crucial phase in 2023 as the cathedral's spire is set to rise again by the end of December. The restoration work has also allowed experts to carry out archaeological digs below the cathedral's floor in search of clues to the history of the monument.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#archaeological-digs #culture #notre-dame-cathedral

arts-and-culture2 years ago•3 min saved

Restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral continues four years after devastating fire.

Four years after the devastating fire that destroyed Notre Dame's spire, engineers are rebuilding it to its original specifications using 1,000 oak trees from around France. The spire was not original to the cathedral, but was added in the 19th century by architect Eugène Viollet-le-Duc. Once the reconstruction is complete, the 16 copper statues that adorned the spire will be restored to their original positions. The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral is expected to be completed by the end of next year.

via CBS News|

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arts-and-culture3 years ago•5 min saved

Notre Dame's Iron Skeleton Revealed in Fire, Repairs Underway for Late 2024 Reopening

The reconstruction of Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, which was gutted by fire in 2019, is slowly taking shape with a reopening date set for December 2024. Workers are carving statues and cranes are lifting stones to repair the vaulted ceilings. About 200 miles away, carpenters are assembling what will become the cathedral’s new spire. The spire itself, cone-shaped and lead-covered, will reach a height of more than 300 feet once all the elements have been assembled at the cathedral in Paris.

via The Washington Post|

#architecture #arts-and-culture #france