Reg.Nr. 91/B/003+91/B/004+91/B/005

Jonathas House - Castle entry porch and riding stables, Enghien

Restoration and adaptation of the Jonathas House (Maison Jonathas), a former keep, from the 12th century, into a museum, where temporary exhibitions take place, and cultural centre of the community of Enghien. Restoration of the hall of the Chateau d´Enghien, built in 1543. The ...
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Project details

Title:Jonathas House - Castle entry porch and riding stables, Enghien
Entr. year: 1991
Result:Diploma
Country: Belgium
Town: Enghien (Wallonia)
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:-Submission consists of 3 entries: -Reg.Nr. 91/B/003 "Enghien Castle riding stables"; -Reg.Nr. 91/B/004 "Enghien Castle entry porch"; -Reg.Nr. 91/B/005 "Maison Jonathas, Enghien"
Building type/ Project type: See notes
Former use:Various
Actual use:Maison: cultural centre; Castle non open to the public
Built: 12th-18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Vanden Eynde Jean Louis
The Jury's citation: "Pour Ia Maison Jonathas, Ie porche d'entrée du Château et les écuries du parc, restaurés de façon exemplaire qui donne à Enghien un caractère culturel Européen"
Web, Links:

www.ccenghien.com/

Description:
Restoration and adaptation of the Jonathas House (Maison Jonathas), a former keep, from the 12th century, into a museum, where temporary exhibitions take place, and cultural centre of the community of Enghien. Restoration of the hall of the Chateau d´Enghien, built in 1543. The original volumes were maintained. Modern technology was integrated in such a way that it does not disturb. The old elements were restored under integration of contemporary elements. Restoration and adaptation of the stables, built in 1720, as a cultural centre for exhibitions, arrangements and receptions.