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Rebuilding Notre-Dame: What the Fire Didn’t Destroy

In April 2019, when fire swept through Notre-Dame de Paris, the world responded with shock, grief—and questions. Could it be saved? Should it look the same? What, exactly, were we trying to preserve? Those questions are at the heart of my new book, The Sacred Frame . It’s not just about stone and scaffolding. It’s about meaning, memory, and the ethics of building—again.   What Are We Really Rebuilding? Notre-Dame isn’t just a church. It’s a monument of shared experience. Generations have stood beneath its vaults, awed by the light and silence. For some, it’s a place of prayer. For others, it’s a marker in time—part of the emotional map of Paris, and of our collective memory. To rebuild it is to affirm that continuity matters. Not just stylistic fidelity—but the cultural and emotional lineage carried by spaces like this. Crafting the Future With Ancient Tools One of the most inspiring aspects of the reconstruction is the revival of ancient craftsmanship. Artisans are carving st...

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