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Preservation of Modern Movement Architecture – Building of Two Secondary Schools in Krizaniceva Street, Zagreb

A historic building (with surroundings and interior) is a composite work of art and document of history. The basic architectural values such as function, form, structure, materials, methods of construction, relation to location, space organization, air and moisture movements are main guidelines for renovation project and should be properly understood. This article deals with questions how to preserve the architectural heritage of Zagreb Modern Movement architecture in its integrity and authenticity, in particular those sites, which were built between the two World Wars. Those achievements can be compared with European but the current state of many buildings reveals advanced decay. Croatian architect Egon Steinmann (1901-1966) designed the building of two secondary schools in Krizaniceva Street in Zagreb (1930-1932). This large U-shaped building was built 80 years ago and until today it hasn’ t been adequately renovated and maintained. The main goal set for the renovation is the preservation of historic building substance and equipping the space in accordance with contemporary requirements. The presevation project has to respect various regulations and guidelines that insure the best building construction in terms of form, construction, building physics and economizing.

Croatia; Zagreb; Modern Movement Architecture; built heritage; preservation

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