As the restoration of Notre-Dame de Paris progresses, the City of Paris has embarked on an ambitious international competition aimed at reshaping the urban landscape surrounding the iconic cathedral. This effort seeks to enhance both the local community’s connection and visitors' appreciation of the cathedral's rich history and cultural significance.
Autodesk has joined forces with the city to bring advanced technological capabilities to the table. Our contribution includes providing specialized expertise and utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools to construct a detailed 3D model of the existing area around Notre-Dame. This model serves as a critical resource for the competing teams, allowing them to grasp the complexities and constraints of the site while developing their design concepts. Ultimately, these models will inform the final submissions from the four finalist teams.
Emmanuel Grégoire, the first deputy mayor of Paris, expressed excitement about this collaboration: “With Autodesk’s support, we can visualize the designs in 3D and improve how the teams envision the future of this remarkable location. Both Parisians and global admirers of Notre-Dame will be able to experience the transformation of this space virtually.â€
The competition involves four top-tier teams selected from an impressive pool of 39 applicants. These teams must consider several key areas, including the forecourt and its subterranean spaces such as the archaeological crypt and double-level parking, the region stretching from Jean XXIII and Île-de-France squares to the tip of Île de la Cité, the Seine River banks, and adjacent streets like Rue du Cloître-Notre-Dame, Rue de la Cité, and Quai de l’Archevêché.
A visual depiction of the project area highlights the vast scope and intricate details involved in the planning process. Digital tools play a central role here, ensuring seamless collaboration among participants through open standards like openBIM and IFC. Autodesk Docs, our cloud-based platform, facilitates document sharing and communication between stakeholders. During the competition, virtual tours will showcase each team's vision, culminating in an interactive final presentation of the winning proposal.
Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk’s vice president for AEC industry strategy, emphasized the company’s commitment: “We’re thrilled to collaborate again with Paris on this historic initiative. By leveraging state-of-the-art 3D design and BIM technologies, we help preserve Notre-Dame’s legacy digitally while inspiring creative solutions for posterity.â€
Each participating team consists of multidisciplinary professionals led by architects, urban planners, and landscape designers. They work alongside experts in heritage conservation, environmental sustainability, public space programming, and technical consultancy. Among the finalists are:
1. Landscape designer Michel Desvignes collaborating with Grafton Architects, h20, and Urban Eco.
2. Aymeric Antoine and Pierre Dufour working with Ateliers jours and Auxili.
3. Jacqueline Osty Associates partnering with Bernard Desmoulin and Orma Architettura.
4. Bureau Bas Smets joining forces with GRAU and Neufville-Gayet.
Scheduled to begin construction in 2024, the project aims to conclude by 2028, marking another chapter in Paris’ evolution as a forward-thinking metropolis steeped in tradition.
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