Reg.Nr. 88-B/06

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
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