Citadel-Church, Copenhagen
The Church (1704) and the State prison (1725) at the Citadel (Kastellet) have been restored carefully according to the original exteriors and interiors. It was necessary to repair the whole ensemble, which was in a very bad condition, because the roof timber-construction as well ...
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Project details
Title: | Citadel-Church, Copenhagen |
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Entr. year: | 1987 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Denmark |
Town: | Copenhagen |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | Building type also: Special building, prison |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Church, state-prison |
Actual use: | Church |
Built: | 18th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Hans Erasmus (Church, 1704); Davis Elias Häusser (state-prison, 1725) , Østre Byggeadministration, Danish Defence Construction Service |
The Jury's citation: | "For the excellent restoration of a former prison and the adjoining early 18th century church, composing a remarkable architectural ensemble" |
Description:
The Church (1704) and the State prison (1725) at the Citadel (Kastellet) have been restored carefully according to the original exteriors and interiors. It was necessary to repair the whole ensemble, which was in a very bad condition, because the roof timber-construction as well as a part of the walls was attacked by dry-rot.
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