Centre Julien Wlomainck, Tournai
Restoration, renovation and adaptation of the old seminary of Choiseul into the centre of public welfare (Centre Julien Wlomainck). Work done: Restoration of roof, facades and exterior joinery, restoration of the external structure and the granary. Inside the building the ...
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Project details
Title: | Centre Julien Wlomainck, Tournai |
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Entr. year: | 1992 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Belgium |
Town: | Tournai (Wallonia) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | education/research building |
Former use: | Seminary, chapel, hospice |
Actual use: | Social welfare centre, retirement home |
Built: | 17th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | J. Thiery, Architect , "Architecture et Urbanisme", Architects (Tournai - BE) |
The Jury's citation: | "Pour la restauration scrupuleuse de l'ancien Seminaire episcopal de Tournai (1688) et sa conversion en un centre culturel et de Iogement pour personnes agees" |
GPS: | 50°36'29.4"N 3°23'59.0"E |
Description:
Restoration, renovation and adaptation of the old seminary of Choiseul into the centre of public welfare (Centre Julien Wlomainck). Work done: Restoration of roof, facades and exterior joinery, restoration of the external structure and the granary. Inside the building the ceilings and floors have been completely renewed, a new large room was fitted in the chapel, five rooms for various activities were created in the vaulted rooms on the ground floor. After the renovation the centre disposed of thirty-six homes for the elderly and further six bedrooms.
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