Donjon on the Schütt Island (hinteren Insel Schütt), Nuremberg
Restoration and reconstruction of a defense tower with half-timber addition. Built in 1350 to 1400 as part of the city wall, additions from 1540. Badly damaged in WWII - roof completely burnt. Extensive work was undertaken. Old parts were conserved and lost parts reconstructed. ...
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Project details
Title: | Donjon on the Schütt Island (hinteren Insel Schütt), Nuremberg |
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Entr. year: | 1982 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Germany |
Town: | Nuremberg (Bavaria) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | *Part of the city wall |
Building type/ Project type: | Military/Defence/Fortified building/system |
Former use: | Defense tower |
Actual use: | Youth centre, culture centre |
Built: | 14th century |
The Jury's citation: | "Für die vortreffliche Wiederherstellung eines kriegszerstörten Wehrtums aus dem 16. Jahrhundert und dessen neue Nutzung als öffentliche Erholungsanlage" |
GPS: | 49°29'8.8"N 11°5'6.2"E |
Description:
Restoration and reconstruction of a defense tower with half-timber addition. Built in 1350 to 1400 as part of the city wall, additions from 1540. Badly damaged in WWII - roof completely burnt. Extensive work was undertaken. Old parts were conserved and lost parts reconstructed. Modern-day technical building services were added. The building now serves as a youth center.
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