Reg.Nr. 94/AU/02

Infirmary of Feldkirch (Siechenhaus)

Restoration of a building, first mentioned in 1350 used for the care of people stricken with leprosy. The building consists of a massive main structure, a later built north addition and an enclosing addition at street side. Adaption for the use as youth hostel.
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Project details

Title:Infirmary of Feldkirch (Siechenhaus)
Entr. year: 1994
Result:Diploma
Country: Austria
Town: Feldkirch
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Medical building/facility
Former use:Leprosarium; apartment building
Actual use:Youth hostel
Built: 14th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Helmut Rainer, Archiect (Feldkirch - AT)
The Jury's citation: "Für die vorbildliche denkmalpflegerische Erhaltung des ehemaligen Siechenhauses und die behutsame Umwandlung in eine Jugendherberge"
Web, Links:

www.oejhw.at/od/junge_hotels/vorarlberg/feldkirch_/

Description:
Restoration of a building, first mentioned in 1350 used for the care of people stricken with leprosy. The building consists of a massive main structure, a later built north addition and an enclosing addition at street side. Adaption for the use as youth hostel.