Reg.Nr. 83-DK/07

"Det Gamle Villa", Copenhagen

Built in 1742, vacant since 1974, this half-timbered building, constructed originally to house a sailmaker on the ground floor and to create sail-making workshops on the 2nd and 3rd floors, has been restored to its original appearance. The outer walls have been reconstructed ...
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Project details

Title:"Det Gamle Villa", Copenhagen
Entr. year: 1983
Result:Diploma
Country: Denmark
Town: Copenhagen
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Multipurpose building
Former use:Dwelling house, workshops
Actual use:Conference centre, office space
Built: 18th century
The Jury's citation: "For the painstaking restoration and adaptation for offices and a conference centre, of an 18th century sailmaker's house"

Description:
Built in 1742, vacant since 1974, this half-timbered building, constructed originally to house a sailmaker on the ground floor and to create sail-making workshops on the 2nd and 3rd floors, has been restored to its original appearance. The outer walls have been reconstructed using old timber from demolished buildings and cleaning all the bricks. Same work was undertaken with the roof. Renovation of the interior including paneling and baroque doors. Replacement of windows in old style. The building serves now as conference centre and headquarters for a pharmaceutical company.