George Kountouriotis Manor, Hydra Island
The restoration of a large private residence and its walled compound with 2 cisterns from the beginning of the 19th century on a Greek island, and its conversion into a private museum about the family and the history of the island. Damage caused by excessive humidity, old age and ...
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Project details
Title: | George Kountouriotis Manor, Hydra Island |
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Entr. year: | 2003 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Greece |
Town: | Hydra Island |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | residential building |
Former use: | Mansion |
Actual use: | Museum (After-Byzantine Art Museum) |
Built: | 19th century |
The Jury's citation: | For the carefully researched restoration, executed with striking care for detail, of an important historical mansion on the island of Hydra and its conversion into a museum. |
Web, Links: | www.hydra.gr/meet/en |
Description:
The restoration of a large private residence and its walled compound with 2 cisterns from the beginning of the 19th century on a Greek island, and its conversion into a private museum about the family and the history of the island. Damage caused by excessive humidity, old age and neglect. The roof and other structural elements needed repair and wooden cornices and decorations of geometric and sculpted design were restored.
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