Reg.Nr. F/153/81

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
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.