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The French President has approved the main contemporary outline of the restructuring project of Notre Dame presented by the experts and Chief architect Phillipe Villeneuve has put an end to all the speculations surrounding the redesigning style of the iconic building.

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Notre Dame's iconic spire to get a 19th century makeover

The famous iconic architecture of Paris - Notre Dame Cathedral is all set to get a contemporary renovation. Notre Dame located on the eastern end of the Ile-de-la cite an Island on Seine river witnessed a catastrophic event last year. On April 15, 2019, a fire broke out during the reconstruction work which set the icon in flames. The church’s wood-lattice work roof and the famous 19th-century spire built by architect Eugene Violett-le-Duck was damaged. Since then, there was discussion around the reconstructing style for the damaged spire and roof. French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced that the iconic building will be restored with the original Gothic design. This announcement was followed by a meeting of France National Heritage and Architecture Commission. The Elysée has announced that the President has approved the main outline of the restructuring project presented by the experts and Chief architect Phillipe Villeneuve. The President wants the makeover to be completed by 2024, the same year when Paris will be hosting the Olympics. The first ever spire of the iconic building was built during the 13th century but it had undergone a lot of damage and was removed in the 18th century. When the historic building’s roof and spire collapsed last year, a lot of people from all around the world pooled in money for funds to be used for the restoration of the spire. (Reuters)

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French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that the iconic building will be restored with the original Gothic design.

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A view of the damaged roof of Norte Dame under construction.

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A view of the supermoon caught behind the iconic building.

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The spire and the roof were completely damaged during the catastrophic event last year. The design of the roof and the spire was inspired by Catholic symbology and Gothic architecture with contemporary details.

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The historic remains of the elements of Notre Dame being stored safely after the fire breakout.

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People witness the iconic building being engulfed in flames during a reconstruction project last year.

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The iconic copper rooster which is perched on top of the spire was kept on display after the Notre Dame catastrophe last year.

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La Clemenc, an element of the Cathedral church is a 16th century warning bell.

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Cathedral's rector Patrick Chauvet and auxiliary bishop of Paris Philippe Marsset attend the annual procession of the Station of the Cross in Notre Dame de Paris.

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