Sion Old Town Renewal
Restoration of various historic buildings in the city centre of Sion and creation of a pedestrian area. New pavements design of streets and places, landscaping, lightning with historical lamps, furnishing with benches and fountains. Restoring La Maison Platea later details ...
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Project details
Title: | Sion Old Town Renewal |
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Entr. year: | 1979 |
Result: | Diploma |
Country: | Switzerland |
Town: | Sion |
Category type: | architectural heritage |
Notes: | |
Building type/ Project type: | Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design |
Former use: | Inner urban area |
Actual use: | Historic urban core with a pedestrian zone, appropriate infrastructure and a resident population |
The Jury's citation: | "Pour Ia complete restauration de Ia vieille ville et Ia creation de zones pietonnieres" |
Description:
Restoration of various historic buildings in the city centre of Sion and creation of a pedestrian area. New pavements design of streets and places, landscaping, lightning with historical lamps, furnishing with benches and fountains. Restoring La Maison Platea later details have been removed, the original proportions of the windows were as far as possible rebuilt, the courtyard was cleared from later added stairs and balconies. Repaving town streets with natural stone. repair and construction works for old town streets surfaces.
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