Reg.Nr. 90/S/003

Hjo Town Centre Renewal

The town of Hjo was and is probably one of the finest wooden town ever created in Sweden. This dwelling house-type was once typical for most Swedish towns, but a great number of them was demolished in the 20th century. This threatened building typology, often created by the local ...
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Project details

Title:Hjo Town Centre Renewal
Entr. year: 1990
Result:Medal
Country: Sweden
Town: Hjo, Västra Götaland Country
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Village
Actual use:Historic town with a resident population, cultural and tourist attraction
Built: 18th century
The Jury's citation: "For the remarkable restoration of the entire wooden town of Hjo, preserving the original quaintness and charm".
Web, Links:

www.vastsverige.com/en/hjo/things-to-do/trastaden/the-wooden-town/

Description:
The town of Hjo was and is probably one of the finest wooden town ever created in Sweden. This dwelling house-type was once typical for most Swedish towns, but a great number of them was demolished in the 20th century. This threatened building typology, often created by the local carpenters and builders, is still alive at Hjo. The community of Hjo works steadily together with estate-owners and craftsmen to preserve not just single houses, but rather the totality of the buildings and thus the general aspect of the town.