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At the center of this renaissance is Clara Bayer, the site manager of the restoration team that played a crucial role in returning Notre-Dame to its former glory. Bayer discussed the intense and compressed timeline of just three years allocated for the reconstruction phase, coming after two years dedicated to stabilizing the cathedral’s structure.
The restoration involved a meticulous process, including the application of latex to clean the stonework. This innovative technique allowed the team to project the liquid latex onto every stone without damaging the underlying material. After three days, the latex solidified into a second skin, which was peeled away, effectively removing centuries of grime that had accumulated on the iconic structure.