Clares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm

Clares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - Windows, Facade, ArcadeClares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - ArchClares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - Beam, HandrailClares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - Arch, Column, ArcadeClares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - More Images+ 17

  • Architects: a3gm
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  3150
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2008
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Text description provided by the architects. The convent of Poor Clares have a labyrinthine organization with multiple levels joined by stairs which hinder the development of the older sisters. The cells that serve as accommodations were not fit for habitation: lack of insulation, aged materials, humidity

Clares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - Windows, Facade, Arcade
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Many of the toilets also lacked a decent treatment, beginning with its location that required the use of stairs.

Clares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - Arch
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The public area of the monastery, where are situated the lathe, the church and the access for visitors, included a series of steps that constituted a real barrier. The government of Castile and Leon decided to undertake the reform of the building and outdoor space, bearing in mind the austerity of its occupants.

Clares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm - Stairs, Concrete, Handrail
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Address:Burgos, Spain

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Cite: "Clares Sisters Convent Refurbishment / a3gm" 27 Feb 2011. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/114319/clares-sisters-convent-refurbishment-a3gm> ISSN 0719-8884

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