"Hernergut" Bathing Pavilion, Horgen
Rococo-style bathing pavilion (1899-1900) on the shores of Lake Zurich. An elegant segmented arched bridge connected the land to the artificially poured island, surrounded by roughly hewn sandstone walls. The pavilion is built of yellow Muschelkalk limestone with a copper roof. ...
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Project details
Title: | "Hernergut" Bathing Pavilion, Horgen |
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Entr. year: | 2005 |
Result: | Medal |
Country: | Switzerland |
Town: | Horgen |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Sports, leisure and well-being building/structure |
Former use: | Bathing and boating pavilion |
Actual use: | Cultural activities, concert-hall |
Built: | 1899-1900 |
Architect / Proj.leader: | August Albrecht Müller, Architect , Ueli Geiger, Horgen |
The Jury's citation: | For the remarkably well-researched and flawlessly executed restoration, on private initiative, of an exquisite Rococo-style lakeside bathing pavilion. |
GPS: | 47°15'51.7"N; 8°35'26,2"E |
Web, Links: | [www.architekt-geiger.ch/seiten/medal.pdf] [www.badhausclassix.ch/das-badhaus-im]
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Description:
Rococo-style bathing pavilion (1899-1900) on the shores of Lake Zurich. An elegant segmented arched bridge connected the land to the artificially poured island, surrounded by roughly hewn sandstone walls. The pavilion is built of yellow Muschelkalk limestone with a copper roof. Complete restoration, including foundations, facade shell, roof, interior stucco decorations and furnishings, and the environment. In particular, the foundations (rotting wooden posts and corroded load bearing structure) were replaced by a new steel structure which was then sealed in concrete. The building is now the scene for a variety of cultural events.
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