Monastery of St. Katharinen, St. Gallen
The Monastery of St. Katharina is a monument of national importance: a cloister from 1504-07, a library hall and two staircase towers from 1614 with precious ceilings and floors. The building is an important part of the Late Gothic architecture in Switzerland. The old substance ...
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Project details
Title: | Monastery of St. Katharinen, St. Gallen |
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Entr. year: | 1979 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Switzerland |
Town: | St. Gallen |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Religious building/memorial |
Former use: | Monastery, boy’s school, library |
Actual use: | The building is currently owned by a private bank and is in use as seminar and training center of the company. At time of submission it was in use as a cultural centre and library |
Built: | 16th century |
The Jury's citation: | "Für die vortreffliche Restaurierung alter Gebäude im Stadtzentrum und die Umgestaltung des St. Katharinenklosters in eine Bibliothek" |
GPS: | 47°25'37.2"N 9°22'37.3"E |
Description:
The Monastery of St. Katharina is a monument of national importance: a cloister from 1504-07, a library hall and two staircase towers from 1614 with precious ceilings and floors. The building is an important part of the Late Gothic architecture in Switzerland. The old substance of the building could be saved from demolition and restored for the new usage, partly by removing non original additions and adding the needed facilities in a harmonious way.
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