Reg.Nr. 95/DK/04

Jens Bang’s House (Sten hus), Aalborg

Jens Bang's House is one of the most outstanding works of the Danish Renaissance. Situated in the very middle of Aalborg the building characterizes the inner city, to the pleasure of the citizens and of the many tourists. Thanks to the comprehensive restoration the interesting ...
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Project details

Title:Jens Bang’s House (Sten hus), Aalborg
Entr. year: 1995
Result:Diploma
Country: Denmark
Town: Aalborg
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouse
Actual use:Commercial building, residential building
Built: 17th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Jacob Blegvad, Architect (Aalborg - DK)
The Jury's citation: "For the splendid restoration of the facades of this unique Renaissance building and especially for the quality of the stone cutter and restoration work and the renewal of the five gables with their exquisite sandstone decoration"
GPS:57°2'54.4"N 9°55'15.9"E
Web, Links:

www.visitaalborg.com/ln-int/jens-bangs-house-gdk596534

Description:
Jens Bang's House is one of the most outstanding works of the Danish Renaissance. Situated in the very middle of Aalborg the building characterizes the inner city, to the pleasure of the citizens and of the many tourists. Thanks to the comprehensive restoration the interesting story of Jens Bang's House, built in 1623-1624, and the background of the unique construction of the building as an enormous stone house in the middle of a town of half-timbered houses, can be told to the succeeding generations.