Machinery workshops at Le Grand-Hornu, Hornu
Progressive collieries, workshops and buildings for workers (e.g. hospital) were built in 1816, closed 1950 and dilapidated until 1970. They represent one of the first examples of town-planning of the Industrial Revolution on the European continent. Architect Guchez saved the ...
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Project details
| Title: | Machinery workshops at Le Grand-Hornu, Hornu |
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| Entr. year: | 1980 |
| Result: | Medal |
| Country: | Belgium |
| Town: | Hornu |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Notes: | -Le Grand-Hornu, Major Mining Sites of Wallonia has been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2012 |
| Building type/ Project type: | industrial heritage |
| Former use: | Collieries, workshops |
| Actual use: | Cultural centre, art galleries, office space |
| Built: | 19th century |
| Architect / Proj.leader: | Bruno Renard , Henri Guchez, Architecte (Hornu - BE) |
| The Jury's citation: | "Pour l'admirable restauration d'un ensemble industriel du XIXe siecle et sa transformation en centre culturel" |
| GPS: | 50°26'05.94"N 03°50'15.32"E |
| Web, Links: | www.cid-grand-hornu.be/en/ |
Description:
Progressive collieries, workshops and buildings for workers (e.g. hospital) were built in 1816, closed 1950 and dilapidated until 1970. They represent one of the first examples of town-planning of the Industrial Revolution on the European continent. Architect Guchez saved the complex from demolition by purchasing it himself. Complete restoration of the complex and adaptation to the new various usages. The buildings serve now as cultural centre with offices, galleries etc.
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