The architect of the Culn Cathedral: Reconstruction of Notre Dame to last several decades

The renowned architect of the Klinn Cathedral, Peter Fjessenich, estimates that the postfire reconstruction at Notre Dame cathedral in Paris will last for decades.

“to say how long the reconstruction will last and how much it will cost is the same as predicting success”, Peter Fjesench said.

Just watching television images, we know that it will not only be years until the last damage is eliminated, but will continue for decades. The coming days will be crucial”, the expert said.

The stones under the burnt roof are colored with water used to extinguish the fire.

That made you have a lot of weight in the arched ceilings. We have to wait the next few days to see if the bows will afford this weight,” he said.

The destruction of the bows of Notre Dame roof was a huge loss, especially because their origins were mostly from the 13th century.

“Keln's cathedral has a roof of 19th century iron bows compared to those of wood it doesn't burn immediately, but if a large fire falls, then it also has consequences and can be deformed”, Fjessench said./ ATSH/