Urban renewal project: group of Buildings in Geneva Old Town
Restoration of a group of buildings in the old town of Geneva. The oldest of these buildings dates back to 15th or 16th century. The town re-considered plans to demolish them to create a square for the nearby church and decided then with the trend towards conservation they should ...
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Project details
| Title: | Urban renewal project: group of Buildings in Geneva Old Town |
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| Entr. year: | 1984 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| Town: | Geneva |
| 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 and an operating theatre |
| Built: | 15th century |
| The Jury's citation: | "Pour Ia restauration minutieuse de deux batiments gravement delabres dans Ia vieille ville, propres maintenant a differents usages" |
Description:
Restoration of a group of buildings in the old town of Geneva. The oldest of these buildings dates back to 15th or 16th century. The town re-considered plans to demolish them to create a square for the nearby church and decided then with the trend towards conservation they should be restored. The work involved the restoration of the facades during which the window arcatures were discovered. The existing arcades were preserved, accommodation created for families, and the existing theatre was extended to make it more profitable.
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