Reg.Nr. 82-CH/05

Urban renewal project: 40 residential houses in Basel Old Town

Restoration of individual complete buildings in the old city of Basel, dating of the Middle Ages. Not a plan to create a restoration zone, rather to restore some buildings in different areas of Basel Old Town for following purposes: A) to enhance and if possible to expand ...
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Title:Urban renewal project: 40 residential houses in Basel Old Town
Entr. year: 1982
Result:Diploma
Country: Switzerland
Town: Basel
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: Urban renewal/design - Village renewal/design
Former use:Inner urban area
Actual use:Historic urban core with a resident population
Built: 14th century
The Jury's citation: "Für die bis ins Einzelne gehende Restaurierung zahlreicher Gebäude in verschiedenen Teilen der Altstadt, durch welche die Nachbarn ermutigt werden sollen"
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Description:
Restoration of individual complete buildings in the old city of Basel, dating of the Middle Ages. Not a plan to create a restoration zone, rather to restore some buildings in different areas of Basel Old Town for following purposes: A) to enhance and if possible to expand residential space B) to retain a sense of architectural and cultural interest in existing structures C) to renovate residences/ offices in inner city areas which were in a bad state structurally D) to obtain a better return on such buildings and retain property Extensive work carried out, both interior and exterior. Value in attracting and keeping sense of family life in inner city areas.