Reg.Nr. HA-2013/ES/38

Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Valladolid

The first Spanish Premonstratentian abbey, founded in 1146, and one of only two such abbeys to have survived destruction, was restored between 2006 and 2012. Despite its cultural heritage site status, it was in ruins. Accurate intervention for maximal preservation of authenticity ...
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Project details

Title:Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Valladolid
Entr. year: 2013
Result:Award
Country: Spain
Town: Valladolid
Category type: building conservation
Notes:Project full title "Abadia Retuerta LeDomaine, Valladolid: 12th-Century National Treasure Restored"
Building type/ Project type: Religious building/memorial
Former use:Abbey
Actual use:Exclusive hotel estate with ancient architecture restored, a world-class winery, a gourmet restaurant and new art museum
Built: 12th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Novartis International AG
The Jury's citation: “The Jury greatly admired this complex restoration as a model for the re-use of important buildings whose original purpose has gone, but can be sensitively adapted to new sustainable functions. They appreciated the historic and technical research done in different fields such as architectural style, the ancient Roman hypocaust “tempering” system, non-invasive sustainable energy technology, art restoration and historic landscape. The three guiding principles of the Premonstratensians community-oriented order - work, tranquility and hospitality – have been successfully carried into the present, as well as ideas about the meaning of historical layers and the spirit of place.”
GPS:41°36'31,5 N; 4°26'3,4" W
Web, Links:

www.abadia-retuerta.com/en/

Description:
The first Spanish Premonstratentian abbey, founded in 1146, and one of only two such abbeys to have survived destruction, was restored between 2006 and 2012. Despite its cultural heritage site status, it was in ruins. Accurate intervention for maximal preservation of authenticity was applied with reverence to the ancient founders’ vision and values. The restoration brought the transformation of the abbey and grounds into a new hotel estate: Abadia Retuera LeDomaine. The river landscape was replanted. Ancient original art was restored and a unique museum of international interest, The Hedge Museum, was founded. Acres of vineyards were replanted and the Abadia Retuerta Winery grew in international stature. Abbey, winery, landscape, art, architecture and history restored and transformed into a new exclusive hotel give the abbey a vital new role in this century, ensuring and securing its continued safety in the future.