despite the french senate’s ruling for the notre dame cathedral to be rebuilt to the ‘last known visual state’, shepherd studio presents their concept for the temporary reconstruction of the iconic landmark. the proposal, entitled ‘divine intervention’, envisions a huge inflatable balloon-like protective layer that would sit on top of the gothic monument. not intended as a permanent solution, the giant inflatable would take to the sky at night and only come down during the day.
all images courtesy of shepard studio
the radical vision by shepherd studio contrasts heavily with its conservative context and flies in the face of the decision made on monday, 27 may, 2019, to respect the former roof and spire. instead, the bubble-like balloon takes the original volume of the structure and transforms it into a fantastical inflatable, sitting on top of the prestigious cathedral.
shepherd studio is a multi-service design practice, aiming to provide creative schemes that range from architectural, spatial, digital, and product based designs. the studio’s methodology involves a trans-disciplinary way of thinking, in a pursuit to actualise the possibilities of human imagination through analytical, rational, and logical inquiry. the practice has also worked on a number of residential, social, and cultural development projects between bahrain and the UK.
project info:
project name: ‘divine intervention’
location: notre dame cathedral, paris, france
design: shepard studio
designboom has received this project from our ‘DIY submissions‘ feature, where we welcome our readers to submit their own work for publication. see more project submissions from our readers here.
edited by: lynne myers | designboom
architecture in france (310 articles)
tracks architectes punctures facade with rhythmic arches for cinema in france
malka architecture uses recycled bamboo to clad oxygen multi-purpose complex in paris
louis paillard adds perforated building to parisian financial district
christophe benichou envisions a countryside house wrapped in a wall of logs
JCPCDR nestles 'the observatory' timber cabin in a french forest
paris heartbeat by zeyu cai + sibei li wins the people's notre dame design competition
architecture in paris (93 articles)
malka architecture uses recycled bamboo to clad oxygen multi-purpose complex in paris
louis paillard adds perforated building to parisian financial district
paris heartbeat by zeyu cai + sibei li wins the people's notre dame design competition
notre dame de paris (12 articles)
paris heartbeat by zeyu cai + sibei li wins the people's notre dame design competition
gensler reveals design for temporary place of worship at notre dame
soltani+leclercq showcases the restoration of notre dame behind a diaphanous veil
architecture news
the black body mountain shelter frames alpine views in dormillouse, italy
#architecture
designed to provide a safe refuge for hikers, the small timber construction is built on the mountain top at 2908 meters above sea level.
designed to provide a safe refuge for hikers, the small timber construction is built on the mountain top at 2908 meters above sea level.
tracks architectes punctures facade with rhythmic arches for cinema in france
#architecture
in an aesthetic dialogue, a second lighter volume complements the dark facade and imposes itself as an urban landmark.
in an aesthetic dialogue, a second lighter volume complements the dark facade and imposes itself as an urban landmark.
yoshihiro kato atelier folds roof to create façade of japanese hair salon
#architecture
the diagonal lines of the extended roof plane are designed to shield the interior space from direct sunlight.
the diagonal lines of the extended roof plane are designed to shield the interior space from direct sunlight.
carlo mollino's historic 'rascard garelli' photographed by marcello mariana
#architecture
the images illustrate the composition of the house, where the original wooden structure sits on top of its more recently built foundation.
the images illustrate the composition of the house, where the original wooden structure sits on top of its more recently built foundation.
Send in the CLOWNS!!!!!
” the studio’s methodology involves a trans-disciplinary way of thinking, in a pursuit to actualise the possibilities of human imagination through analytical, rational, and logical inquiry.” Translation: They make big balloons! 😀
1. Start a new studio
2. Make a concept for Notre Dame
3. Submit to Designboom in order to get free press
4. Profit
Fantastic!