Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture, Part 15: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Episode Topic: Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris

Prof. Toshiyuki Kono explores the rich history of Notre-Dame de Paris, the challenges faced during its restoration following the 2019 fire, and the pressing questions that arose throughout the process.

Featured Speakers:
-Toshiyuki Kono, emeritus professor of private international law, Kyushu University

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This podcast is a part of the ThinkND Series titled Restoring Reason, Beauty, and Trust in Architecture.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Introduction to Toshi
• 10:39 Victor Hugo's Influence
• 23:39 Restoration Competition
• 32:37 Challenges in Restoration
• 43:07 Stone Collection and Timber Needs
• 51:43 Notre Dame Restoration Challenges
• 1:00:23 Case Studies: Japan and Afghanistan
• 1:06:41 Q&A Session