Cathedral Talk

David and Zack explore Tom's early Notre-Dame Minecraft builds.

SEE: Tom’s “Ship of Theseus” Notre-Dame build

The gents discuss different restoration proposals for the Notre-Dame from over the past two years.

SEE: 8 Modern redesigns for Notre-Dame’s spire

SEE: 17 More redesigns for Notre-Dame’s spire

SEE: Miysis Studios’ redesign for Notre-Dame’s spire and roof

Tom rejoices that Notre-Dame will be restored to its pre-fire Viollet-le-Duc form while weighing the pros and cons of traditional building materials.

SEE: Notre-Dame to be rebuilt in its 19th c. form

SEE: French Oaks to be used for Notre-Dame’s spire

SEE: Carpenters build medieval wooden trusses for Notre-Dame’s new roof

Tom, David, and Zack discuss the April 15, 2019 fire at Notre-Dame de Paris which destroyed the wooden roof and spire, leaving the cathedral heavily damaged.  Tom explores modeling Notre-Dame in Minecraft, investigating details about the gothic edifice that make the cathedral surprisingly asymmetrical.

SEE: Notre-Dame Floor Plan & Elevation

Tom quizzes David and Zack on which famous monuments from around the globe receive the most tourists per year.  The selection of monuments for this activity includes the following.

SEE: Famous Monuments from Around the Globe