Gentzgasse 10, Vienna
Restoration of a former monastery building ( the present façade dates from 1742) and conversion to provide parish facilities on the ground floor and apartments on second and attic floor. To gain more space for living accommodation the attic was adapted and side wings enlarged. ...
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Project details
Title: | Gentzgasse 10, Vienna |
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Entr. year: | 1986 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Austria |
Town: | Vienna |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Monastery |
Actual use: | Residential accommodation, parish facility building |
Built: | 18th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Alois Machatschek, Architekt (Vienna - AT) |
The Jury's citation: | "Für die hervorragende Restaurierung und Umwandlung eines ehemaligen Klostergebäudes, um Wohnungen und Gemeindeeinrichtungen zur Verfügung zu stellen" |
Description:
Restoration of a former monastery building ( the present façade dates from 1742) and conversion to provide parish facilities on the ground floor and apartments on second and attic floor. To gain more space for living accommodation the attic was adapted and side wings enlarged. Walls and vaults in danger of collapse have been secured, damp treated by electro-osmosis and infected wooden ceiling beams replaced. Frescoes in chapel and decorated ceilings and mouldings restored or reconstructed.
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