Kárász Street and Klauzál Square, Szeged
The restoration and renewal of the city's main high street and central square which were badly neglected and victims of aggressive development disregarding its architectural heritage. Buildings lining the street and square were restored, signage was made appropriate to the ...
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Project details
Title: | Kárász Street and Klauzál Square, Szeged |
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Entr. year: | 2003 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Hungary |
Town: | Szeged |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
Former use: | Downtown area |
Actual use: | Downtown area |
Built: | 19th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | István Novák, Architect |
The Jury's citation: | For the high quality, large-scale restoration of a distinguished 19th century historic ensemble, thereby revitalising the whole city centre. |
GPS: | 46°15'8.6"N 20°8'50.3"E |
Description:
The restoration and renewal of the city's main high street and central square which were badly neglected and victims of aggressive development disregarding its architectural heritage. Buildings lining the street and square were restored, signage was made appropriate to the neo-classical style, and the newly pedestrian areas were given designed paving, landscaping, lighting and street furniture. The main square has received a new fountain on the spot of a previous one.
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