Reg.Nr. 87-D/09

Herberge "Zur Heimat" ("Homeland" Shelter), Ansbach

Restoration of a 17th century building. The work was carried out preserving the original building materials as far as possible. The building houses now accommodation for homeless people and apartments.
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Project details

Title:Herberge "Zur Heimat" ("Homeland" Shelter), Ansbach
Entr. year: 1987
Result:Diploma
Country: Germany
Town: Ansbach (Bavaria)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouse
Actual use:Short term accomodation, housing to homeless people
Built: 17th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Georg Andreas Böckler (1681)
The Jury's citation: "Für die umfassende und substanzschonende Renovierung und Modernisierung alten Baubestandes in der historischen Altstadt und dessen neuen Nutzung für soziale Zwecke"
GPS:49°18'12.0"N 10°34'9.2"E

Description:
Restoration of a 17th century building. The work was carried out preserving the original building materials as far as possible. The building houses now accommodation for homeless people and apartments.