Reg.Nr. S/B/3-1979

St. Gertrud - The Centre for Leisure Time Activities, Malmö

Extensive restoration and adaption for the new function. The old buildings of St. Gertrud, situated around three former merchant courtyards, was transformed to an activity centre for public use. Especially the middle courtyard with its renaissance residence, the group of ...
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Project details

Title:St. Gertrud - The Centre for Leisure Time Activities, Malmö
Entr. year: 1979
Result:Diploma
Country: Sweden
Town: Malmö
Category type: architectural heritage
Notes:-Various building types around three merchant courtyards
Building type/ Project type: See notes
Former use:Various buildings
Actual use:Leisure centre for public use, conference centre
Built: 17th century
Architect / Proj.leader: The Premises Department of the Town Council
The Jury's citation: "For the restoration of buildings and courtyards and the creation of pedestrian areas in the ancient quarter of St. Gertrud"
GPS:55°36'28.3"N 13°0'28.1"E
Web, Links:

sanktgertrud.se/startsida/konferens/

Description:
Extensive restoration and adaption for the new function. The old buildings of St. Gertrud, situated around three former merchant courtyards, was transformed to an activity centre for public use. Especially the middle courtyard with its renaissance residence, the group of storehouses and stables and the tall granary was typical for the merchant courtyards and characteristic for Malmö.