12/08/2025
After the April 2019 fire that devastated this architectural masterpiece, we have been quietly collaborating with partners around the world to support the reconstruction and restoration of one of Europe’s most iconic monuments: Notre-Dame Cathedral. Exactly one year ago yesterday, on December 7, 2024, Notre-Dame de Paris officially reopened its doors. Today, we’re proud to introduce one of our most significant contributions to date — an immersive, highly detailed architectural model of the cathedral.
The story of reconstruction, however, began well before the fire. In 2015, art historian Andrew Tallon completed an extraordinary laser scan of Notre-Dame, capturing billions of structural data points with unmatched precision. Using cloud points and extracting usable data from Autodesk, we built our foundation on this data and transformed every detail into a meticulously crafted model. Enhanced with AR and VR capabilities, the experience brings the cathedral’s history to life and highlights the remarkable restoration work that has returned it to its original grandeur.
Now on display at the Autodesk Gallery in San Francisco, this work reflects years of dedication, collaboration, and refinement across global teams. With hundreds of hours devoted to intricate architectural detailing, the model embodies our deep respect for the legacy of this Gothic landmark, originally completed in 1345. Through our close partnership with Autodesk, we saw firsthand their pivotal role in advancing the restoration.
We’re honored to contribute our expertise to a project that champions history, design, and the power of technology to preserve cultural heritage for generations to come. Contributing to the restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral to its original glory is an honor and a project our team will never forget.
See how this iconic cathedral came back to life in CNN’s behind-the-scenes feature → https://www.cnn.com/2024/12/23/tech/ai-models-tech-notre-dame-cathedral
Visit our new website to see the full project details → https://architecturalmodel.com/notre-dame