Centre Pierre Cardinal, Le Puy
A big building of 1900, former convent, barracks and college for the boys, situated in the centre of the city was converted into a cultural centre. Enormous restoration work has been undertaken adapting the building complex for the new purpose and landscaping the surrounding ...
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Project details
Title: | Centre Pierre Cardinal, Le Puy |
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Entr. year: | 1981 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | France |
Town: | Le Puy-en-Velay (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Convent; barracks; college |
Actual use: | Cultural centre, youth-hostel |
Built: | 20th century |
The Jury's citation: | "Pour l'admirable restauration d'un vieux batiment et sa transformation en centre culturel" |
Description:
A big building of 1900, former convent, barracks and college for the boys, situated in the centre of the city was converted into a cultural centre. Enormous restoration work has been undertaken adapting the building complex for the new purpose and landscaping the surrounding with new pavements, plantings and a fountain.
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