Restoration of old ironworks, Åkers Styckebruk
Åkers Styckebruk is one of the oldest ironwoks in the province of Södermanland, dating back to the 16th century. A small community grew up around the factory, which was self-supported. Åkers Styckebruk Ltd restored the industrial buildings, the workmen´s dwellings as well as the ...
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Project details
Title: | Restoration of old ironworks, Åkers Styckebruk |
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Entr. year: | 1992 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Sweden |
Town: | Åkers Styckebruk, Södermanlands Län |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Building type/ Project type: | industrial heritage |
Former use: | Industrial village |
Actual use: | Not specified. At the time of submission: Industrial village |
Built: | 16th-20th century |
The Jury's citation: | "For the preservation and restoration of an ensemble of buildings, representing the history of Swedish industrial society from the 16th to the 20th century" |
Description:
Åkers Styckebruk is one of the oldest ironwoks in the province of Södermanland, dating back to the 16th century. A small community grew up around the factory, which was self-supported. Åkers Styckebruk Ltd restored the industrial buildings, the workmen´s dwellings as well as the stables and barns. Only traditional materials and methods were used by the restoration. Windows and doors were painted with traditional linseed oil and the facades were mended with lime mortar.
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