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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.
Notre-Dame one of the finest examples of French Gothic architecture was constructed from 1163–1260
Following an accident during renovation works in April 15, 2019, its wooden roof and spire was razed in a fire
French authorities have pledged to restore Notre-Dame to its former glory before the 2024 Summer Olympics
The public establishment for to the conservation of Notre-Dame has partnered with software firm Autodesk
They are using scans taken before and after the fire to make 3D models to help guide the
reconstruction
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A full 3D model of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris has been unveiled to help restore the historic building that was badly damaged by a 2019 blaze.
US software firm Autodesk, which was first announced as a partner on the project in June 2019, created the model by comparing laser scans of the structure taken pre-fire and comparing them with scans after the fire. These have been combined to create a 3D BIM model of the 12th-century building.
The French Government’s special representative on the project, Jean-Louis Georgelin, said: “Thanks to Autodesk’s patronage, the use of cutting-edge design, construction technologies and BIM are being leveraged to help prepare for the reopening of the cathedral, and to once again welcome both pilgrims and visitors.”