Aiding after a Catastrophe: Autodesk and the Notre Dame Cathedral Fire

By Luke Carothers Notre-Dame de Paris is one of the world’s greatest examples of French Gothic architecture still remaining.  Known to many simply as Notre Dame, the cathedral is located in Paris and holds the designation as the world’s most visited place.  Construction on Notre Dame began in the 12th century, but the project wasn’t […] The post Aiding after a Catastrophe: Autodesk and the Notre Dame Cathedral Fire appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Paris picks design for new Notre-Dame setting

The City of Paris has chosen a design from a team led by Brussels-based international architect Bureau Bas Smets (BBS) to reimagine the area surrounding Notre-Dame cathedral. The post Paris picks design for new Notre-Dame setting appeared first on Global Construction Review.

David Chipperfield Architects completes huge retrofit scheme in Paris

The Architects’ JournalDavid Chipperfield Architects completes huge retrofit scheme in Paris The 63,500m² Morland Mixité Capitale remodels and extends the former Préfecture de Paris building, completed in 1964 The post David Chipperfield Architects completes huge retrofit scheme in Paris appeared first on The Architects’ JournalRob Wilson

First UK pour of new ultra-low carbon concrete follows proof of concept on Grand Paris Express

This week saw the first pour of Vinci Construction and Ecocem’s Exegy ultra-low carbon concrete in the UK, which is also in use on major projects in Paris. The post First UK pour of new ultra-low carbon concrete follows proof of concept on Grand Paris Express appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Foster + Partners refuses to back RIBA sustainability report

The Architects’ JournalFoster + Partners refuses to back RIBA sustainability report Foster + Partners says it will not endorse a report by the RIBA and Architects Declare because it ‘diverges with the Paris Agreement’ on how to tackle climate change The post Foster + Partners refuses to back RIBA sustainability report appeared first on The Architects’ JournalWill Ing

DW Documentary - Contest of the Cathedrals - the Gothic period, 18042021

In 1144, the Basilica of Saint-Denis, near Paris, was consecrated. The construction was met with amazement by locals. Its hallmarks were extensive light, glass, pointed arches and diagonal ribs, and it ushered in what is known as the Gothic period.

Science Magazine - A look inside the restoration of Notre Dame cathedral, 20032020

Scientists lead the way in stabilising the structure, considering the delicate balance of forces between the vaults and flying buttresses, checking the impact on existing materials (such as limestone and wood), while also discovering historical insights along the way

Free Documentary - Mega Constructions - Europe’s Biggest Construction Site, 27092020

The 10-year-long renovation of Paris’ worldwide known shopping mall and transportation hub, Les Halles. With a budget of 800 million euros, the architects David Mangin and Patrick Berger have the heavy task of inventing the Halles of the 21st century. But there is a constraint: the Halles must remain open to the public during the works