Reg.Nr. 86-A/3

Lichtenau Castle, Stuhlfelden

Restoration of an early 16th century castle, with renovation work done 1624, and conversion to a special school. Repairs: - entire roof has been renewed, - existing staircase removed and new staircase installed, - facades, damaged by rising damp, restored, - rebuilding of ...
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Project details

Title:Lichtenau Castle, Stuhlfelden
Entr. year: 1986
Result:Diploma
Country: Austria
Town: Stuhlfelden
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Military/Defence/Fortified building/system
Former use:Castle; mansion
Actual use:School
Built: 16th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Georg Aigner, Architect (Saalfelden - AT)
The Jury's citation: "Für die bewundernswerte Restaurierung eines Schlosses aus dem frühen 16. Jahrhundert, das heute als Sonderschule dient"
GPS:47°17'18.5"N 12°31'46.8"E

Description:
Restoration of an early 16th century castle, with renovation work done 1624, and conversion to a special school. Repairs: - entire roof has been renewed, - existing staircase removed and new staircase installed, - facades, damaged by rising damp, restored, - rebuilding of interior and adaptation of room sizes for use as school.