The Future of Notre-Dame de Paris

On April 15, 2019, the world watched as a fire ravaged Notre-Dame, tearing through the 12th-century Cathedral, destroying two-thirds of its roof and collapsing its world-famous spire.

Through an official patronage with the public establishment dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris cathedral, Autodesk is contributing with design and construction solutions, including Building Information Modeling (BIM) support, an intelligent data and 3D modeling process, and technical expertise. Emmanuel Di Giacomo, AEC EMEA Ecosystem Manager and Architect at Autodesk shares details on how the creation of a historical digital model of the cathedral is changing the way architects, construction professionals, craftsmen, historians, and owners are approaching heritage preservation in the future. In addition to the restoration project, Autodesk supported the City of Paris by providing technological expertise throughout the design competition to reimagine the surrounding urban landscape and prepare for 21st century challenges, like climate change.