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NotreDamelaGrande

NotreDamelaGrande is a fictional cathedral described as a monumental religious and cultural landmark in a contemporary metropolis. It is presented as a center for worship, arts, and public life, and the name evokes the tradition of Notre-Dame cathedrals while signaling a modern interpretation.

Location and design: In the story’s setting, the cathedral sits in the central district of the imagined

Interior and art: The interior houses a grand organ, a choir loft, and a multipurpose hall used

History and use: In the fictional chronology, planning began in the late 20th century, with construction spanning

Significance and preservation: NotreDamelaGrande is referenced in architectural discourse as an example of reconciling historic form

city
of
Saint-Lumière,
inspired
by
Gothic
cathedrals
of
Europe.
The
architecture
blends
Gothic
revival
vocabulary
with
contemporary
engineering.
The
structure
features
a
tall
central
nave,
lancet
windows,
flying
buttresses,
and
a
tapering
spire
reaching
about
140
meters.
The
exterior
is
clad
in
light-colored
limestone,
while
the
interior
combines
reinforced
concrete
and
timber,
with
a
program
of
energy-efficient
glazing
and
climate
control.
for
concerts,
lectures,
and
exhibitions.
The
rose
windows
and
sculptural
reliefs
depict
themes
of
memory,
resilience,
and
interfaith
dialogue,
created
by
contemporary
artists
and
artisans.
1998
to
2012
and
a
completion
ceremony
in
2013.
Since
opening,
the
site
has
hosted
religious
services,
civic
events,
and
cultural
programs,
becoming
a
symbol
of
urban
renewal
within
the
narrative.
with
modern
sustainability.
A
dedicated
foundation
oversees
conservation,
including
periodic
restoration
of
stonework
and
glass
to
preserve
the
monument’s
integrity.