It’s been just over a week since a fire consumed Notre Dame’s 300-foot spire and part of its roof. Architectural firms across the globe are already pitching ideas for reconstruction, which may seem like a hopeful statement. But, honestly, these people should probably go back to the drawing board. Literally.
Foster + Partners, a British studio, had the bright idea to replace the lead-coated oak spire with one made of glass and steel. In case that statement doesn’t fret you just a bit, keep in mind that Notre Dame isn’t exactly a glass-and-steel kind of joint. It’s an 850-year-old cathedral, one that doesn’t need a 21st century influence to be beautiful.
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