Notre‑Dame Façade: Geometry and Night Lighting

A geometric and symbolic reading of Notre‑Dame’s façade, with notes on night lighting and photography.

1/20/2026

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Notre‑Dame’s façade illuminated at night

Notre‑Dame’s façade binds geometry to story. Daylight sculpts relief; night lighting paints icons.

🔷 Geometry

Squares & circles: A dialectic in portals and roses.
Proportions: Modular bays and axes.
Alignment: Precision set by builders’ sight.

💡 Night Program

Levels: Highlights portals and roses.
Color: Warm tones respect stone.
Control: Timed sequences.

Night façade

Night makes light the new stone.

About the Author

Architecture Historian

As a Paris lover and careful traveler, I created this guide to help visitors connect with Notre‑Dame’s stories — where faith, craft, and community meet.

Notre‑Dame Façade: Geometry and Night Lighting

🔷 Geometry

💡 Night Program

About the Author

Architecture Historian

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