Reg.Nr. E/30/81

Townhouse (Casa Palacio) "Casa de la Infanta Doña Paz de Borbon", Santillana del Mar

A complex of three old buildings, dating from the 15th-16th century, one of them, the Torre de Don Borja, a historical valuable tower house (Casa-Torre). A new steel construction was built. The main work to be carried out was the improvement of the foundation of the tower house, ...
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Project details

Title:Townhouse (Casa Palacio) "Casa de la Infanta Doña Paz de Borbon", Santillana del Mar
Entr. year: 1981
Result:Diploma
Country: Spain
Town: Santillana del Mar (Cantabria)
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouse
Actual use:Cultural centre
Built: 15th-16th century
The Jury's citation: "For the fine restoration of Palacio de Ia Infanta Doña Paz de Borbon for use as a cultural centre"
GPS:43°23'30.6"N 4°6'20.7"W

Description:
A complex of three old buildings, dating from the 15th-16th century, one of them, the Torre de Don Borja, a historical valuable tower house (Casa-Torre). A new steel construction was built. The main work to be carried out was the improvement of the foundation of the tower house, roofing the courtyard with a steel and glass construction, and restoration of the original appearance.