Gensler — an international architecture firm, recently revealed a proposal for a temporary worship space. The design is intended to occupy a site alongside Notre-Dame and to exist there while restorations to the cathedral are done — the structure caught on fire on April 15th, 2019, causing immense damages to the roof and the collapse of the spire.
The temporary worship space will be housed in a versatile pavilion. The proposal is intended to provide relief for church operations, offering ample room for services and markets. When determining the design language of the concept, Gensler focused on familiarity. As a result, the architecture firm created the visuals of the worship space to have "the exact dimensions of the nave of the cathedral so that it feels familiar."
Temporary Worship Space Proposals
Gensler Pushes for a Temporary Pavilion Alongside Notre-Dame
Trend Themes
1. Temporary Worship Space Designs - Architecture firms could explore designs for temporary worship spaces to provide relief during restoration or rebuilding of religious buildings.
2. Versatile Pavilions - The concept of a versatile pavilion could be applied to various industries such as events, markets, and disaster relief.
3. Familiar Design Language - Incorporating familiar design language could be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture industry to improve user experience and comfort in any temporary structure.
Industry Implications
1. Religious Institutions - Temporary worship space proposals could be beneficial for religious institutions during restorations or rebuilding of religious buildings.
2. Events - The concept of a versatile pavilion could offer opportunities for event organizers to have a temporary but functional space for their events.
3. Disaster Relief - A versatile pavilion design could also be applied to disaster relief efforts, providing a temporary but functional shelter for those in need.