Pereto Castle
Castello Pereto is a 12th-13th century fortified complex consisting of three towers linked by ramparts, enclosing a courtyard and a glebe adjoining. Restoration to form three separate residential units. Preserving the old structure, and remaining stone parts as a stone spiral ...
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Project details
Title: | Pereto Castle |
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Entr. year: | 1982 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Italy |
Town: | Pereto, L‘Aquila (Abruzzi) |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | Military/Defence/Fortified building/system |
Former use: | Defence system, fortified residence |
Actual use: | Residencial units |
Built: | 12th-13th century |
Architect / Proj.leader: | Alfred Cochrane, Architect (Dublin - IE) |
The Jury's citation: | "For the restoration and conversion of a magnificent medieval fortified complex for use as a private dwelling" |
GPS: | 42°3'36.8"N 13°6'3.6"E |
Description:
Castello Pereto is a 12th-13th century fortified complex consisting of three towers linked by ramparts, enclosing a courtyard and a glebe adjoining. Restoration to form three separate residential units. Preserving the old structure, and remaining stone parts as a stone spiral stair, fireplaces, old entrances. All timberwork had disappeared, because of the large span the floors had to be rebuilt in concrete and steel.
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