Заглавие:St. Paraskeva Church
Автор:Anton Tornyov (architect)Дата:1921-1930Резюме:This church was built in 1921-1930 following an architectural contest, but the finishing works went on even further. The first contest for a church building at this exact spot was held in 1910 and was also won by architect Tornyov. This edifice could be considered as the result of a year-long debate for the appearance of the church house ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Architect Fingov's Family House
Автор:Georgi Fingov (architect)Дата:1907 - 1908Резюме:The noted Bulgarian architect designed his own house with an open plan. The rooms flow naturally into one another, providing functionality and comfort, and at the same time creating a dynamic perception of the interior space, as well as the exterior. The exterior totally lacks decorations. We could sense the influence of Joseph Maria Olbrich ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Parushev Brothers Family Houses
Автор:Nicola Lazarov (architect)Дата:1911Резюме:The Parushev brothers houses pose an exception in the work of architect Nicola Lazarov, who was educated in France and loved order systems, Baroque, formal symmetry and lush decorations. However, here we detect the undeniable marks of Secession in its romantic interpretation, like in the works of Hector Guimard. The roof shape is unique for ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Sofia Bank Building
Автор:Georgi Fingov (architect); Dimo Nichev (architect); Nicola Yurukov (architect)Дата:1910 - 1913Резюме:The spatial composition of the building raises certain Baroque associations. The corner is crowned with a dome, under which is god Mercury - patron of merchants. The building decorations have a symbolic meaning - trade and integrity are represented by Mercury; freedom and protection - by the eagles with spread wings above the main entrance. ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Family House of V. Mollov
Автор:Nicola Lazarov (architect)Дата:1909Резюме:The building bears the unquestionable marks of the Secession in its French context, since architect Nicola Lazarov was educated in France. Apart from the symmetry and the Baroque suggestions, the author managed to achieve softness and warmth of the forms: he made smooth transitions to the soffits of the bow windows; he changed the classical ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Bulgarian Commercial Bank
Автор:Georgi Fingov (architect); Dimo Nichev (architect); Georgi Apostolov (architect)Дата:1920 – 1925Резюме:The building shapes one side of the small triangular Garibaldi plaza. The main facades are facing the plaza and Graf Ignatiev St. The corner facing Knyaz Alexander I St features elements highlighting the vertical direction, but the main entrance is set towards the plaza. Back when it was built, there was enough free space in front for a ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Imperial Hotel
Автор:Kiril Marichkov (architect)Дата:1917 - 1920Резюме:When it was built, the hotel rose 5 stories above the surrounding buildings. Today, it forms the corner of a quarter that is occupied by some of the most personable buildings in the city centre and borders directly the Presidency Building. Its double attic roof still dominates the skyline of Saborna St. The Imperial Hotel was considered one ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Central Sofia Market Hall
Автор:Naum Torbov (architect)Дата:1909 – 1911Резюме:The prototype of European covered markets at the end of 19th century was Les Halles in Paris - 10 pavilions with metal construction, covered with glass. These were revolutionary materials, which created new sense of space, but at the time (1852) they were used mainly for unpretentious industrial buildings. In this initial period, the metal ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Central Synagogue
Автор:Friedrich Grünanger (architect)Дата:1904 – 1909Резюме:The building of the Central Synagogue has a rectangular plan with a central dome and an antechamber. Main premise is octagonal and crowned with a dome and four half-domes in the corners. The Baroque spatial idea has been influenced by the Moorish art, which resembles the Secession aesthetics with its colourful exotic essence. The architect ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Sofia Synodal Palace
Автор:Petko Momchilov (architect); Yurdan Milanov (architect)Дата:1904 - 1910Резюме:The architects created a Romantic atmosphere with elements from the Medieval Bulgarian architecture, mainly references to the churches of the ancient city of Nessebar. "But the Romantic suggestion has been translated into the universal language of the Secession. It is solemn, yet contemporary - with its vibrant floral stylizations and the ...Библиотека:
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Заглавие:Central Mineral Bath
Автор:Petko Momchilov (architect); Haralampi Tachev (artist)Дата:1907 – 1915Резюме:The first building plan was created by architect Emil von Förster after he won a competition. It was later remodelled by architects Petko Momchilov and Friedrich Grünanger at the request of Sofia Municipality. Subsequently, Petko Momchilov created the detailed design. The Central Mineral Bath building impresses with its multi-layered ...Библиотека: