3 Half-timbered houses in Mainz Old Town
Restoration of 3 medieval houses to reveal timberwork. The houses were presumed to date from the 17th century, but restoration work on the timbers has shown, that they were built in 1450. The real age of the building can be proved not only from town records but also from the ...
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Project details
| Title: | 3 Half-timbered houses in Mainz Old Town |
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| Entr. year: | 1984 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Germany |
| Town: | Mainz |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
| Former use: | Residential buildings, shops |
| Actual use: | Residential buildings, shops |
| Built: | 15th century |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | Gerd Engel, Architect |
| The Jury's citation: | "Für die beispielgebende Restaurierung von drei Fachwerkhäusern aus dem 15. bis 17. Jahrhundert durch einen Privatmann" |
Description:
Restoration of 3 medieval houses to reveal timberwork. The houses were presumed to date from the 17th century, but restoration work on the timbers has shown, that they were built in 1450. The real age of the building can be proved not only from town records but also from the particular type of half-timber construction. Revealing of the timber framework, comprehensive internal restoration. The colors used in the restoration were an imitation of those used during the Baroque modernization of the houses in 1709.
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