EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS
Award Winners 2002
The winners of the European Union Prize for Cultural Heritage / Europa Nostra Awards 2002 were announced to the public at an event organised in the Palais d'Egmont in Brussels on 9 May 2003, Europe Day. Wynford Evans, Chairman of the Heritage Awards Jury, presented all the winning projects. Representatives of these projects received their awards from Viviane Reding, member of the European Commission responsible for Education and Culture and Otto von der Gablentz, Executive President of Europa Nostra.
1.a. Projects in the field of architectural heritage
1.b. Projects in the field of cultural landscapes
1.c. Projects in the field of collections of art
1.d. Projects in the field of archaeological sites
3. Dedicated service to heritage conservation by individuals or groups
Projects in the field of architectural heritage |
Prize |
| Sandbu Søre
Nedre, VÅGÅ, NORWAY For the meticulous and exemplary conservation of an authentic 18th century complex of wooden farmhouses which have been saved from total dereliction. |
Medals |
| Copenhagen Airport - Vilhelm
Lauritzen Terminal, KASTRUP, DENMARK For the extraordinary preservation of a gem of modernist architecture and one of the most outstanding airport terminals from 1939. |
| Bishop's Fortress
of Bertinoro, BERTINORO, ITALY For the respectful restoration of an ancient fortress, rich in history and located in a panoramic setting, and for its adaptation to educational and residential functions. |
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Museo del Aceite, SAN FELICES
DE LOS GALLEGOS, SPAIN |
Diplomas |
| Graz Regional Hospital
- ENT Clinic, GRAZ, AUSTRIA For the restoration and adaptation of an important art nouveau complex, and the ingenious integration of its modern and imaginative high quality extension. |
| De Cellekens, MECHELEN,
BELGIUM For the private initiative leading to the careful and sensitive restoration of a courtyard complex, and the creation of its central garden. |
| Wallenstein Palace,
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC For the complex restoration and reconstruction of the Palace, respecting its original authentic architectural quality and for the remarkable attention given to its urban setting. |
| Saint Jean d'Angle
Castle, CHARENTE-MARITIME, FRANCE For the rescue and resuscitation of a 12th century castle ruin, carried out with care and perfection, to regain its function as dwelling. |
| Metropolitan Ervin
Szabó Library, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY For the creation of an integrated library complex, joining a beautifully restored late 19th century palace and a modern extension, in an imaginative and sensitive manner. |
| Millennium Exhibition
and Event Centre, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY For the conservation of a threatened industrial site of historical importance and its inventive conversion into an exhibition and event centre. |
| The Ha'penny Bridge,
DUBLIN, IRELAND For the careful restoration of an early 19th century cast iron foot bridge to its former glory whilst meeting modern safety requirements. |
| Trim Castle, COUNTY
MEATH, IRELAND For the well-researched and excellent restoration of an important 12th century castle ruin, including imaginative new installations. |
| Bosak's Bank, PREŠOV,
SLOVAKIA For the highly skilled complex rehabilitation of a bank building of historic and cultural value, based on comprehensive research, planning and restoration work. |
| Mercado del Este,
SANTANDER, SPAIN For the impressive restoration of a derelict indoor market and the addition of an underground exhibition space, accessed and lit with creativity and sensitivity. |
| Puente Vizcaya, BILBAO,
SPAIN For the excellent conservation of the architectural and industrial heritage of this transporter bridge, the first of its kind in the world. |
| Gyttorps Centrum,
NORA, SWEDEN For the rescue and restoration of an important example of post-war welfare state housing and planning. |
| Nora Parish House, NORA,
SWEDEN For the exemplary architectural methods used for fitting a new structure into Nora's old wooden townscape. |
| Glasgow Central Station,
SCOTLAND, UNITED KINGDOM For the research and remarkable conservation of an important 19th century train station including important protection measures to the roof. |
| Newhailes, EDINBURGH,
UNITED KINGDOM For the well-researched and cautious conservation of an important 17th century country house using 'best practice' conservation principles. |
| Whitby Abbey Headland,
NORTH YORKSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM For the remarkable restoration of a coastal headland site with its historic buildings and archaeological remains, and for the imaginative new interpretative facilities provided |
Europa Nostra Awards - Diplomas |
| St. John Orsini Chapel,
TROGIR, CROATIA For the high quality and meticulous restoration of the Cathedral's chapel, based on scientific research and international co-operation. |
| St. Tryphon's Cathedral,
KOTOR, SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO For the painstaking research, restoration and seismic stabilisation of the oldest preserved Romanesque cathedral on the eastern Adriatic coast. |
Projects in the field of Cultural Landscapes |
Prize |
| Larchill Arcadian
Gardens, COUNTY KILDARE, IRELAND For the well-researched and exemplary restoration of an important 18th century garden, including a walled garden, follies and model farm. |
Medal |
| Vasikkavuoma
Hay-Mire, PAJALA, SWEDEN For the important conservation of the largest surviving example of a rare hay-mire, together with its ecological setting, maintenance techniques and buildings. |
Diplomas |
| The Skjern River, OXBØL,
DENMARK For the valuable regeneration of 2,200 hectares of wetland reserve and provision of leisure facilities in the conserved river valley. |
| FAI property in the
Baia di Ieranto, MASSA LUBRENSE, ITALY For the exceptional transformation of a derelict landscape in a panoramic setting, into a natural shrine respecting ancient agricultural and archaeological structures. |
| Gunnebo House and
Gardens, MÖLNDAL, SWEDEN For the careful and well-documented restoration of the grounds of an 18th century neo-classical summer residence with a kitchen garden, orangery and servants house. |
Projects in the field of collections of works of art |
Prize |
| Collections of the
Castle Theatre, CESKÝ KRUMLOV, CZECH REPUBLIC For the extraordinary restoration of a theatre collection, including stage sets, movable equipment and costumes, preserved in its entirety in its original setting. |
Diploma |
| Collection of Grave Gowns, LUBLIN,
POLAND For the spectacular conservation of a series of rare 16th-18th century liturgical vestments and Polish national dresses found in the crypts of St. John's Cathedral. |
Projects in the field of archaeological sites |
Prize |
| Kierikki Stone Age
Centre, YLI-II, FINLAND For the unique outdoor museum, consisting of a reconstructed Stone Age village, displays of archaeological finds and a modern log exhibition building. |
Medal |
| Fischermen's Foregate,
BRATISLAVA, SLOVAKIA For the careful conservation of archaeological findings of a unique Gothic fortification and their creative display through an oculus in the present day square. |
Europa Nostra Awards - Diploma |
| Monkodonja, ISTRIA,
CROATIA For the exemplary excavation, study and presentation of a fortified Bronze Age settlement. |
Outstanding studies |
Prize |
| Santa María
Cathedral, VITORIA-GASTEIZ, SPAIN For the extensive and meticulous research of the Cathedral structure, as the basis for its restoration and for the study's stunning presentation. |
Diploma |
| Kodály Könrönd
Facades, BUDAPEST, HUNGARY For the accurate and detailed study of building facades carried out to facilitate their restoration, using a digital photographic technique developed by the architects. |
Dedicated service to heritage conservation by individuals or groups |
Cash prize |
| Ærøskøbing,
ÆRØ ISLAND, DENMARK For the truly democratic initiative taken by the town's inhabitants to retain intact an urban landscape dating from the Middle Ages. |
Medal |
| Amigos de Serrablo,
SABIÑÁNIGO, SPAIN This association is one of the most important Spanish organisations working for the conservation of cultural heritage, and counts among its achievements the creation of two museums. |
Diplomas |
| Förderkreis
Alte Kirchen Berlin-Brandenburg e.V., Federal State of Brandenburg,
GERMANY For its dedicated service to protecting, restoring and finding new uses for endangered rural churches in eastern Germany. |
| Rundale Palace Museum,
PILSRUNDALE, LATVIA For a thirty-year achievement as a museum, school for conservation, restoration and art history, and as a centre for museum management. |
