Reg.Nr. 89-CH/01

Lenzburg Castle

The Lenzburg Castle comprises seven larger buildings, which were built over a period extending from the 12th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Since 1956 the castle houses three culturally active institutions: The Meetingplace ("Stapfer House"), the Cantonal Museum ...
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Project details

Title:Lenzburg Castle
Entr. year: 1989
Result:Diploma
Country: Switzerland
Town: Lenzburg
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Castle; mansion
Actual use:Museum, cultural center, event venue
Built: 12th-20th century
Architect / Proj.leader: D. Boller - Castor Huser, Architects (Baden - CH)
The Jury's citation: "Für die herrliche Restaurierung und Rekonstruktion eines Schlosses das vom 12. bis zum 20. Jahrhundert errichtet wurde, und jetzt für kulturelle Zwecke genutzt wird".
GPS:47°23'15.8"N 8°11'8.3"E
Web, Links:

www.schloss-lenzburg.ch/en/

Description:
The Lenzburg Castle comprises seven larger buildings, which were built over a period extending from the 12th century to the beginning of the 20th century. Since 1956 the castle houses three culturally active institutions: The Meetingplace ("Stapfer House"), the Cantonal Museum (Eastern tract) as well as cultural and celebration events ('Knights' Lodge). The planning and reconstruction pursued the following objectives: general overhaul while maintaining valuable historical building structure substance, development of new horizontal and vertical connections, increasing room utilization for cultural activities, and installation of necessary technical utilities.