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What's old will be made new again at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris with the help of some modern construction technology from San Rafael, California-based building software design firm Autodesk.
Autodesk has become an official member of the patronage established to restore the 12th-century cathedral that was devastated by a massive fire, believed to have started in an attic, in 2019. Its iconic spire collapsed, as did its lead roof after the massive oak beams supporting it burned.
Autodesk will contribute design and construction solutions, including BIM support and technical expertise. "We are humbled to participate in the restoration and future preservation of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a truly magnificent architectural wonder of the world," said Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk vice president of business strategy for architecture, engineering and construction design solutions, in a statement.