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A reinforced concrete “forest”
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The timber frame of the cathedral of Reims is no longer the “forest” which was rebuilt with oak in 1481. During the First World War, the cathedral was hit by more than 300 shells and its roof structure was completely burnt. In many places, collapsed vaults left the building exposed to the elements. To rebuild the framework, the architect Henri Deneux discarded steel, which was too heavy, in favour of reinforced concrete. Inspired by the small wood frames of the Renaissance, he made hundreds of thin beams connected to each other by wooden fasteners. The 38-metre high structure has stood the test of time and has never needed restoration.
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