EUROPEAN UNION PRIZE FOR CULTURAL HERITAGE / EUROPA NOSTRA AWARDS 2004

Category 1a: Architectural Heritage

Cash Prize - Architectural Heritage

The Hill Church of Sighişoara, Transylvania ( Romania )
For the thorough restoration and adroit structural consolidation of a much deteriorated and abandoned church, and for its adaptation as a cultural centre and museum for Saxon art.

Medals - Architectural Heritage

Hohe Brücke St. Georgenberg, Stans, Tirol (Austria)
For the development and successful implementation of an aesthetically and technically perfect restoration concept which pays tribute to the astonishing achievements of 15th century engineering.

Château de l’Hermitage, Condé sur l’Escaut (France)
For the ambitious and flourishing restoration of a rare testimony to Palladian architecture in northern France, and for the dedication and perseverance of its owners.

Casa Batlló, Barcelona (Spain)
For the glorious revival of a masterpiece of Antoni Gaudí and for the special innovations launched to enable the visually impaired to enjoy their visit.

The Pantomime Theatre in Tivoli Gardens, Copenhagen (Denmark)
For the skillful restoration of a fragile pavilion in the historic Tivoli Gardens and its invaluable contribution to the conservation of a unique pantomime tradition.

Visavuori Museum, Valkeakoski (Finland)
For the careful, authentic and well-documented restoration of an important early example of Finnish National Romantic Architecture.

Brückenhaus, Bamberg (Germany)
For the delicate restoration of a valuable town-house threatened by extreme structural deformation, and for the preservation of its structure by careful engineering work.

The Holy Monasteries of St Pelagia of Kastrosykia and Faneromeni of Lekatsa, Epirus (Greece)
For the great efforts towards the preservation of authenticity in the restoration and adaptive re-use of two examples of monastic vernacular architecture.

The Presbyterian Church of Gyügye (Hungary)
For the carefully researched high quality restoration of a small Gothic church, including the re-installation of an authentic version of the original roof, resulting in the revival of a beautiful landmark for a small village.

Mád Synagogue (Hungary)
For the scientifically founded restoration and reconstruction of the badly damaged structure and rich interior decoration of a dilapidated synagogue that had lost its community.

Palazzo Nicolosio Lomellino di Strada Nuova, Genoa (Italy)
For the careful restoration of the elaborate plasterwork, stucco and frescoes of an important 16th century Mannerist palazzo.

Façade of the Scuola Grande di San Marco, Venice (Italy)
For the detailed analysis and extensive restoration of a complex masterpiece of Renaissance craftsmanship according to the most modern techniques.

Bauska Fortress (Latvia)
For the conservation of the ruins of a 15th century fortress by the revival of traditional methods for the preservation of torsel architecture.

The Historical Theatre of Prešov (Slovakia)
For the safeguarding of a Neo-Renaissance theatre and for its successful adaptation to modern technical standards and safety requirements.

The Bellman House and the Low Row, Stockholm (Sweden)
For the delicate restoration of the timber framework of an 18th century house in Stockholm and for the conservation of its valuable painted cloth wall coverings.

Cadogan Hall, London (United Kingdom)
For the refurbishment and conversion, with considerable skill and minimal intervention, of the First Church of Christ Scientist into a flexible arts venue and as the permanent home of a major London orchestra.

Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks (United Kingdom)
For a complex programme of repairs to and conservation of a fine moated manor house retaining the many layers of changes made over time, while encouraging public access in order to learn from the process of restoration.

Category 1b: Cultural Landscapes

Cash Prize - Cultural Landscapes

The Heathland Centre, Lygra (Norway)
For its pioneering role in the protection of authentic heathland, and the maintenance of its biological diversity and traditional knowledge.

Medal - Cultural Landscapes

The Historic Dockyard, Chatham (United Kingdom)
For a programme of conservation undertaken to the highest professional standards, whilst retaining the atmosphere of a working dockyard site which successfully blends new income-generating activities with the display of historic artefacts.

Diplomas - Cultural Landscapes

The Mittenwalder Buckelwiesen, Bavaria (Germany)
For the preservation and rehabilitation of an emblematic pre-alpine landscape shaped by man and nature over the centuries, and for the exemplary collaboration between the local communities, municipalities and authorities.

Warnsborn Garden and Orangery, Arnhem (The Netherlands)
For the glorious revival of a decayed Arts and Crafts Garden through scrupulous botanical, historical and archaeological research, and for the skillful restoration of its Orangery and greenhouses.

Category 1c: Collections of Works of Art

Diploma - Archaeological Sites

Archives d’Architecture Moderne, Bruxelles (Belgium)
For a rare collection of over three million documents related to the work of 325 Belgian architects by a non-profit organisation, and for the considerable results achieved through private commitment.

Category 1d: Archaeological Sites

Cash Prize - Archaeological Sites

Varusschlacht im Osnabrücker Land – Museum und Park Kalkriese (Germany)
For the innovative interpretation of an ancient battlefield – which commemorates a decisive event in European history – and for the deciphering and presentation of the scant remains by interdisciplinary scientific research.

Medal - Archaeological Sites

Museo de las Villas Romanas de Almenara-Puras, Valladolid (Spain)
For the exemplary methodology of planning and execution in saving a valuable component of Roman rural heritage, its harmonious integration in the landscape, and its didactical presentation to the public.

Category 2: Studies in the field of Architectural Heritage

Cash Prize - Studies in the field of Architectural Heritage

Strategies for Environmental Quality and Energy Efficiency in Museum Buildings (Italy)
For a holistic methodology for preventive conservation and optimal environmental quality in museum buildings, which brings together conservation, comfort and energy efficiency, through the development of a practical operational instrument.

Medals - Studies in the field of Architectural Heritage

Historical Lighthouses in Estonia (Estonia)
For a comprehensive study which brings the ubiquitous yet endangered emblems of Estonian seafaring history to the attention of the public, and proposes to include the most remarkable examples under State protection as listed buildings.

Istanbul Historic Peninsula Conservation Study (Turkey)
For the comprehensive documentation of unique cultural assets and an integrated approach to urban conservation and historic revitalisation.

Diplomas - Studies in the field of Architectural Heritage

Restoration and Revitalisation of the Castle of Servia (Greece)
For a commendable approach to the revitalisation of heritage, within its historical, environmental and socioeconomic context, which sensitively integrates the past into the present.

Master Plan for the Renaissance Walls of Ibiza (Spain)
For a multidisciplinary approach towards documentation and diagnosis, as well as practical proposals for rehabilitation that enhance the value of cultural heritage for the local community.

Category 3: Dedicated Service to Heritage Conservation

Cash Prize - Dedicated Service to Heritage Conservation

Judge Maurice Caruana Curran (Malta)
For his unwavering commitment to the ideals of conservation, for his ability to speak fearlessly for heritage and for his unflinching spirit of volunteership.

Medals - Dedicated Service to Heritage Conservation

Professor Hans Munk Hansen (Denmark)
For fifty years of professional excellence in bringing historical towns and buildings back to life, and for his great sensitivity to the genius loci

Arne Berg and Håkon Christie (Norway)
For their complementary contributions to the understanding of Medieval vernacular and ecclesiastical wooden architecture in Scandinavia.

Departamento do Património Histórico e Artístico da Diocese de Beja - DPHA (Portugal)
For their exemplary perseverance, skill and efficiency in safeguarding the invaluable religious cultural heritage of southern Portugal from destruction and abandonment.

Fundación de los Ferrocarriles Españoles (FFE) – Vías Verdes (Spain)
For the successful rehabilitation of Spain’s important railway heritage to provide tangible economic and social benefits for all, as well as an enhanced quality of life by favouring non-motorised mobility, and for the example it has been in other countries.

PRE-MAL - Pest , Research and Education – Museums, Archives and Libraries (Sweden)
For a continuous, up-to-date and free source of practical information, as well as commendable educational initiatives, on non-toxic insect pest control in archives and museum collections.

The Landmark Trust (United Kingdom)
For forty years of a well-rounded and sustainable approach to the preservation of an eclectic collection of derelict buildings, and for imaginative vision in their revival for domestic use.