Reg.Nr. 86-D/1

Thatched House, Kirkeby

Restoration of a typical Danish house with thatched roof, built in 1737 for a whale fisher. Reparation of roof, windows and doors, floors, outside walls were rough-casted and lime-washed in the traditional red color.
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Project details

Title:Thatched House, Kirkeby
Entr. year: 1986
Result:Diploma
Country: Denmark
Town: Kirkeby, Island of Romo
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Dwelling house
Actual use:Dwelling house
Built: 18th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Aksel Skov, Arkitect (Havneby - DK)
The Jury's citation: "For the extremely attractive restoration of a traditional thatched home, by its owners"

Description:
Restoration of a typical Danish house with thatched roof, built in 1737 for a whale fisher. Reparation of roof, windows and doors, floors, outside walls were rough-casted and lime-washed in the traditional red color.