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Old Town Renewal, Werdenberg
The old village center of Werdenberg dating from the Middle Ages consists primarily of half-timbered buildings. Most of them survived untouched till nowadays. In 1978 the comprehensive restoration of the whole quarter could be accomplished. The outside of the buildings was ...
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Project details
| Title: | Old Town Renewal, Werdenberg |
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| Entr. year: | 1978 |
| Result: | Medal |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Town: | Werdenberg, St. Gallen |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
| Former use: | Inner urban area |
| Actual use: | Historic urban quarter with appropriate infrastructure and a resident population |
| Built: | Middle Ages |
| The Jury's citation: | "Für die umfassende Erneuerung einer alten Dorfanlage und die Anpassung seiner mittelalterlichen Gebäude an zeitgemäße Erfordernisse" |
| GPS: | 47°10'06.66"N 09°27'41.80"E |
Description:
The old village center of Werdenberg dating from the Middle Ages consists primarily of half-timbered buildings. Most of them survived untouched till nowadays. In 1978 the comprehensive restoration of the whole quarter could be accomplished. The outside of the buildings was restored according to the original drawing by removing later additions, the inside was adapted for new and contemporary functionality.
