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Working at roof level, above four floors and a
cellar, posed significant challenges. In addition
to the demolition, the project involved replacing
deteriorated slabs and beams and rebuilding
parts of the ceilings on the third floor. Installing
the lift also required careful planning, as it was
positioned above the existing well opening.
Due to restricted access and the property's
location partly within a narrow alley, the
restoration of the facades and architectural
elements required precise coordination with the
local council. Architecture 360 carefully restored
the built-up patina on the stone facades,
preserving the history of the site. During the
restoration of the side elevation, three layers
of engraved street names were discovered and
cleaned, with their layers preserved as part of
the property's story.
In addition to restoring the natural stone
facades, an opening at the main entrance,
which had been converted into a window, was
reopened, restoring the front elevation's original
proportions and allowing separate access to
a home office. A two-tone color scheme was
chosen for the timber elements, with the outer
panes of windows and the traditional balcony
painted a dark blue-grey to accentuate the
architectural features, while the inner panes
were painted white to brighten the interior. This
choice complemented the house's high ceilings
and sunlit rooms, enhancing the restored
spaces.
