Butchers' Hall Area urban renewal project, Antwerp
A 10 years project of restoration of 16th century houses and renovation planning of new constructions in the old city centre. The purpose was to preserve in an adequate way against unexpected or thoughtless actions everything of value in the architectural heritage. - ...
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Project details
Title: | Butchers' Hall Area urban renewal project, Antwerp |
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Entr. year: | 1988 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Belgium |
Town: | Antwerp |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
Former use: | Inner urban area |
Actual use: | Historic urban core |
Built: | 16th century |
The Jury's citation: | "For the exemplary restoration and rehabilitation of the inner city area" |
Description:
A 10 years project of restoration of 16th century houses and renovation planning of new constructions in the old city centre. The purpose was to preserve in an adequate way against unexpected or thoughtless actions everything of value in the architectural heritage. - maintenance, improvement or renovation of existing buildings, both public and private - improvement of the surroundings or of the living conditions in the old city quarters: re-pavement of the old streets and re-pavement into pedestrian areas - creation of new social housing facilities in old quarters
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