Original scientific paper

Viktor Kovačić – Planning Kaptol Area, 1908

Zlatko Jurić

Abstract

High representatives of the government and church authorities in the period of Historicism used to commission the design and management of complex and demanding construction projects in Zagreb from the most distinguished and renowned architects. The very idea of commissioning the projects in a new way began to form with the appearance of Viktor Kovačić and the second generation of architects with academic qualifications. Consequently, several public architectural competitions were launched for the following projects: the urban plan of Kaptol (1908), the projects for St Blaž's church (1908-1909) and for the University Library (1909). These competitions not only marked a turning point in the conventional business and engineering arrangements but also became increasingly important architectural events in Croatian cultural life.

Keywords

Kovačić, Viktor; urban plan of Kaptol; urban planning competition; Zagreb; protection of monuments

Hrčak ID:

10735

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/10735

Publication date:

30.10.2005.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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