Reg.Nr. CH/X/1-1979

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
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.