Comprehensive Upgrading of the Townscape, Vitoria–Gasteiz
Comprehensive upgrading of a whole townscape. Pedestrianisation, restoration of facades, improvement of paved grounds. This was obviously a run-down area, now completely transformed and upgraded.
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Project details
| Title: | Comprehensive Upgrading of the Townscape, Vitoria–Gasteiz |
|---|---|
| Entr. year: | 1982 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Spain |
| Town: | Vitoria–Gasteiz, (Basque Country) |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
| Former use: | Inner urban area |
| Actual use: | Historic urban district with a resident population, infrastructure and amenities |
| The Jury's citation: | "For the impressive improvements made to a rundown townscape through a variety of schemes" |
Description:
Comprehensive upgrading of a whole townscape. Pedestrianisation, restoration of facades, improvement of paved grounds. This was obviously a run-down area, now completely transformed and upgraded.
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