Reg.Nr. HA-2002/NO/01

Sandbu Søre Nedre, Gudbrandsdalen

The first restoration phase involved rebuilding the roofs and stabilising the foundations of the farmhouses. The farm chapel was reconstructed and the dilapidated flour mill is now operating again. The various houses have been furnished with authentic textiles and outstanding ...
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Project details

Title:Sandbu Søre Nedre, Gudbrandsdalen
Entr. year: 2002
Result:Grand Prix
Country: Norway
Town: Gudbrandsdalen, Vågå
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Agricultural building/structure
Former use:Farmhouses
Actual use:Dwelling houses
Built: 18th century
The Jury's citation: "For the meticulous and exemplary conservation of an authentic 18th century complex of wooden farmhouses which have been saved from total dereliction"
GPS:61°52'45"N 9°08'18"E
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Description:
The first restoration phase involved rebuilding the roofs and stabilising the foundations of the farmhouses. The farm chapel was reconstructed and the dilapidated flour mill is now operating again. The various houses have been furnished with authentic textiles and outstanding pieces of furniture, inclusing canopy beds and painted cupboard, of a mixture of painted and non-painted rococo-style.