Question juridique clé
Whether the permit violated the communal and cantonal rules on preservation and aesthetics
Solution extraite
No arbitrariness was shown in the cantonal court's assessment that the existing buildings were not protected elements and that the new project integrated acceptably into the built environment.
Motifs extraits
The challenged provisions did not prohibit demolition; the buildings were in poor condition, the specialized cantonal service raised no objection, and the authorities had broad discretion on local aesthetic assessments.