Reg.Nr. 88-B/02

Ilot des Primetiers, Tournai - urban renewal project

Restoration of a derelict district in the centre of Tournai. Works done: - new internal structure for the academy of music (training and education rooms, concert hall) - 6 new shop units in the ground floor - creation of 16 flats on the other floors - creation of a new ...
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Project details

Title:Ilot des Primetiers, Tournai - urban renewal project
Entr. year: 1988
Result:Diploma
Country: Belgium
Town: Tournai
Category type: cultural landscape
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Inner urban area
Actual use:Historic urban core
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: André Wilbaux
The Jury's citation: "Pour la superbe restauration d'un llot du centre ville, permettant la création d'une academie de musique et d'unites commerciales et residentielles"

Description:
Restoration of a derelict district in the centre of Tournai. Works done: - new internal structure for the academy of music (training and education rooms, concert hall) - 6 new shop units in the ground floor - creation of 16 flats on the other floors - creation of a new pedestrian area between Rue du Parc and Rue des Primetiers - constitution of three arch in Rue St Martin - restoration and renovation of the façades