Herrstein Old Town Renewal
Restoration of the town centre of Herrstein, to reinstate the visual character of this historic centre. The centre was revitalized and became attractive for young people as well as for tourists. The work was carried out largely by unemployed people. Following the restoration of ...
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Project details
| Title: | Herrstein Old Town Renewal |
|---|---|
| Entr. year: | 1983 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Germany |
| Town: | Herrstein (Rhineland-Palatinate) |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
| Former use: | Inner urban area |
| Actual use: | Historic urban core with a resident population |
| The Jury's citation: | "Für die erfolgreiche Rückgewinnung der Originalität des historischen Ortskerns durch umfassende Restaurierungsarbeiten" |
Description:
Restoration of the town centre of Herrstein, to reinstate the visual character of this historic centre. The centre was revitalized and became attractive for young people as well as for tourists. The work was carried out largely by unemployed people. Following the restoration of the buildings many communal equipments were improved as street-lighting, paving of places, fountains, new street signs, removing of telephone wires.
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