Reg.Nr. 82-D/32

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
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.