Paris, with the backing of Autodesk, has just declared the winner of its design competition aimed at reimagining the area around the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral. In 2021, alongside the ongoing restoration of the cathedral, the city initiated a competition to rethink the urban environment surrounding this historic landmark. Four international multidisciplinary teams, each led by architects, urban planners, or landscape architects, were tasked with submitting their design concepts. The competition site encompasses the cathedral's forecourt, its underground spaces, and the areas along the banks of the Seine River.
Today, Paris announced that the team headed by Bureau Bas Smets emerged victorious after being selected by the jury. The announcement was made by Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo in collaboration with First Deputy Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire. This victory marks a significant step forward in the city’s efforts to revitalize this cherished area.
In the heart of preserving and enhancing France’s cultural heritage, Autodesk, the official technology partner of the competition, provided extensive technological support throughout the event. Autodesk’s Building Information Modeling (BIM) solutions were instrumental in creating a detailed 3D model of the existing area around the Notre-Dame Cathedral, which served as a crucial resource for the participating teams. This digital model allowed competitors to grasp the complexities and constraints of the site effectively.
Autodesk collaborated closely with the four finalist teams to generate photorealistic visualizations of their design proposals. Digital documents and models from the competition were integrated into the Autodesk Construction Cloud platform, enabling seamless real-time collaboration among the teams, the City of Paris, and Autodesk itself. By employing 3D visualization techniques, the City anticipates minimizing errors and fostering enhanced communication with the winning team. All proposed designs will be open to public viewing, offering Parisians insight into the future evolution of the Notre-Dame surroundings.
Emmanuel Grégoire, First Deputy Mayor of Paris, expressed optimism about the potential impact of the winning design, stating, “The 3D visualizations, powered by Autodesk’s technology, allowed the jury to deeply immerse themselves in the proposals for transforming this historic district of Paris and select the most compelling design. We look forward to millions of visitors experiencing this exceptional site once construction is completed.â€
Charlotte Fagart, a landscape architect at Bureau Bas Smets, shared her thoughts on their winning concept: “Our project envisions the iconic public spaces around Notre Dame as an assembly of climatic atmospheres. The numerous working sessions with the Autodesk team reinforced our initial project hypotheses and validated our approach through both plans and models. Additionally, the model significantly aided the jury in comprehending our vision by allowing them to virtually explore different aspects of the project.â€
Nicolas Mangon, VP of AEC Industry Strategy at Autodesk, highlighted Paris’s commitment to digital transformation: “This new initiative underscores Paris’s dedication to embracing the future through digital innovation. By placing digital technology at the core of its urban modernization strategy, Paris is positioning itself as a pioneer among ‘future cities.’ We are proud to continue partnering with the City of Paris on their digital journey. During this competition to redefine the surroundings of Notre-Dame Cathedral, the use of intelligent 3D models, immersive visualization tools, and collaborative methodologies greatly expedited the jury’s decision-making process. These tools will enable both locals and tourists to engage with and appreciate the rich history and heritage of Notre-Dame and its environs even before the project is finalized.â€
With the unveiling of the winning team, all four designs will soon be showcased at the Pavillon de l’Arsenal in Paris. The city aims to commence construction in 2024 and complete the project by 2028.
Discover the four distinct projects:
- Led by Bureau Bas Smets, in collaboration with GRAU, an architectural and urban planning agency, and Neufville-Gayet, specializing in heritage architecture.
- Spearheaded by landscape architect Michel Desvignes, joined by Grafton Architects, an Irish firm renowned for winning the prestigious Pritzker Prize in 2020 and the Équerre d'Argent 2020 award, alongside h2o and Urban Eco, an urban planning agency.
- Headed by Aymeric Antoine and Pierre Dufour, the chief architects of historic monuments who earned recognition in 2019 and received an Ajap nomination in 2016, alongside Ateliers jours, a landscape design firm, and Auxilia, a town planning agency.
- Guided by urban-landscape designer Jacqueline Osty & associés, recipients of the 2020 urban planning grand prize, along with Bernard Desmoulin, an architect, and Orma Architettura, heritage architects.
Each team brought unique perspectives and innovative ideas to the table, contributing to the vibrant discourse surrounding the future of this cherished site.
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