Reg.Nr. D/8/81

Niederhutstraße new pedestrian zone, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler

Creation of a pedestrian area around the medieval city gate of Ahrweiler. Basalt paving complements original slabs and quarry stone buildings with partly re-used material. An artificial ditch was built. Parts of an old mill-pond were recreated. Interesting details: wrought iron ...
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Project details

Title:Niederhutstraße new pedestrian zone, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler
Entr. year: 1981
Result:Diploma
Country: Germany
Town: Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler (Rhineland-Palatinate)
Category type: cultural landscape
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Inner urban area
Actual use:Pedestrian zone in historic urban core with an appropriate infrastructure and a resident population
The Jury's citation: "Für die Einrichtung einer attraktiven Fußgängerzone und für die Renovierung der umgebenden Gebäude"

Description:
Creation of a pedestrian area around the medieval city gate of Ahrweiler. Basalt paving complements original slabs and quarry stone buildings with partly re-used material. An artificial ditch was built. Parts of an old mill-pond were recreated. Interesting details: wrought iron balustrading, lamps, seats, flowers.