Agnietenhof, Zutphen
Restoration and adaptation of the nunnery and its chapel now divided in 14 residences and a cultural center. The buildings were in a very bad condition. Restoration works begin in 1977. The monument was adapted for new uses. Private gardens and a public lawn with trees were laid ...
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Project details
Title: | Agnietenhof, Zutphen |
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Entr. year: | 1987 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Netherlands |
Town: | Zutphen |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Nunnery, chapel |
Actual use: | Housing, cultural centre |
Built: | 15th century |
The Jury's citation: | "For the successful restoration of a neglected 15th century convent to provide residential accommodation, and the adaptation of its mediaeval chapel to a cultural centre" |
Description:
Restoration and adaptation of the nunnery and its chapel now divided in 14 residences and a cultural center. The buildings were in a very bad condition. Restoration works begin in 1977. The monument was adapted for new uses. Private gardens and a public lawn with trees were laid out in the court, instead of the old brick pavement. The Chapel houses was converted into a cultural centre.
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