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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Project details
Title: | Urban renewal project: 40 residential houses in Basel Old Town |
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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.
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