Reg.Nr. HA-2010/FR/08

The restoration of the Collège Des Bernardins, Paris

The restoration of the Collège Des Bernardins was recognised as an emblematic achievement of European heritage conservation. This laudable conservation achievement has revealed an exceptional building of medieval civic architecture, and after more than two centuries of neglect, ...
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Project details

Title:The restoration of the Collège Des Bernardins, Paris
Entr. year: 2010
Result:Grand Prix
Country: France
Town: Paris
Category type: single building
Notes:Type also: urban setting
Building type/ Project type: education/research building
Former use:College
Actual use:College
Built: 13th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Association Diocésaine de Paris
The Jury's citation: "The restoration of the Collège des Bernardins was recognised as an emblematic achievement of European heritage conservation. This laudable conservation achievement has revealed an exceptional building of medieval civic architecture, and after more than two centuries of neglect, has allowed the College to offer once more its gifts of intellectual and spiritual enrichment to contemporary society."
GPS:48°50'55,7"N; 2°21'7,1"E
Web, Links:

www.collegedesbernardins.fr/

Description:
The restoration of the Collège Des Bernardins was recognised as an emblematic achievement of European heritage conservation. This laudable conservation achievement has revealed an exceptional building of medieval civic architecture, and after more than two centuries of neglect, has allowed the College to offer once more its gifts of intellectual and spiritual enrichment to contemporary society.