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Vila Wasserthal in Zagreb — A Contribution to a Study of Rudolf Lubynski
Ariana Novina
; Akademija likovnih umjetnosti, Zagreb
Abstract
This work is a first study of the project design by the architect Rudolf Lubynski for the Villa Wasserthal built at the Gvozd Street in the sub-mountain zone in 1922.
The villa was designed in the period of intense activity in the Lubynski workshop, which included many well-known architects such as Bohutynski, Gomboš, Neidhart, Planić, etc. The key features of the Zagreb architecture in the 20ies have been analyzed, as well as the influence from abroad, and Lubynski's own development from the Session to Modernism. A special attention had been paid to other four villas built by Lubynski in Zagreb between 1907 and 1935.
Villa Wasserthal, planned as a family residence, has an impressive ground plan. The ground floor contains the living and the dining room, and the kitchen, whereas the second story includes spaces of intimate character, bedrooms and the bathroom (a fine example of Art Deco). Most of the ground floor areas as well as the main stairway display simple wall moldings and ceiling stucco decorations.
By a successful linking of the interior and exterior, rich interior decor, and the choice of fine materials (high class wood, brass), and the execution of detail, the villa represents a Secession Gesamtkunstwerk, and could be seen as one of the most beautiful examples of the post-Secessionist family villas in Zagreb.
Architectural drawing 1. Rudolf Lubynski, Southern and western facade, and position drawing of the Wassethal villa, January 1922
Architectural drawing 2. Rudolf Lubynski, Ground plan of the basement, the second story, and the attic of the Wassethal villa, January 1922
Keywords
Rudolf Lubynski; villa Wasserthal; Zagreb; secession/art deco
Hrčak ID:
167847
URI
Publication date:
15.12.2006.
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