Ignjat Fischer
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Ignjat Nathan Fischer (born June 18, 1870, Zagreb, died January 19, 1948, Zagreb) was a well-known Croatia
n architect of Jewish ancestry, active in Zagreb in the first half of the 20th century.
and Prague
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in Croatian architecture. In that sense, he created a high-quality achievements, such as a house Rado at Strossmayer Square 7 in 1897, sanatorium in Klaićeva street known for its V-based ground plan in 1908, and building of the deanery and the institute of pathology at the Medical Faculty of Šalata in 1912.
In between the two world wars, he designed in the spirit of late modernism, historicism and the modestism. His greatest achievements are the building of the forestry Academy in Mažuranić Square 5 in 1920, city Savings bank palace at the Ban Jelačić Square
in 1922–1925 (upgraded in 1931) and modern house Arko at Dolac Market.
The full extent of Fischer's work is not known with certainty. Recent research discovered a number of architectural designs that were previously not attributed to him, most notably the building of the Croatian Parliament in the St. Mark's Square
. In Zagreb, he had a large studio where he designed up to forty different buildings.
. He was married to Helena Egersrodfer with whom he had two daughters, Ivana and Marija Magdalena. Events before and during World War II
affected his health. His daughter Ivana recalled that her " father was imprisoned even when he was 70 years old, because he was a Jew. As a result of those persecution he came seriously ill and has died in 1948."
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n architect of Jewish ancestry, active in Zagreb in the first half of the 20th century.
Early life and education
Fischer was born in Zagreb to a Croatian Jewish family, his father Samuel was a prominent construction engineer. He studied in ViennaVienna
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and Prague
Prague
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Career
In his early stage he was one of the major architects who introduced the secessionVienna Secession
The Vienna Secession was formed in 1897 by a group of Austrian artists who had resigned from the Association of Austrian Artists, housed in the Vienna Künstlerhaus. This movement included painters, sculptors, and architects...
in Croatian architecture. In that sense, he created a high-quality achievements, such as a house Rado at Strossmayer Square 7 in 1897, sanatorium in Klaićeva street known for its V-based ground plan in 1908, and building of the deanery and the institute of pathology at the Medical Faculty of Šalata in 1912.
In between the two world wars, he designed in the spirit of late modernism, historicism and the modestism. His greatest achievements are the building of the forestry Academy in Mažuranić Square 5 in 1920, city Savings bank palace at the Ban Jelačić Square
Ban Jelacic Square
Ban Jelačić Square is the central square of the city of Zagreb, Croatia, named after ban Josip Jelačić. The official name is Trg bana Jelačića...
in 1922–1925 (upgraded in 1931) and modern house Arko at Dolac Market.
The full extent of Fischer's work is not known with certainty. Recent research discovered a number of architectural designs that were previously not attributed to him, most notably the building of the Croatian Parliament in the St. Mark's Square
St. Mark's Square, Zagreb
St. Mark's Square is a square located in the old part of Zagreb, Croatia, called Gradec or Gornji grad .In the center of square is located St. Mark's Church. The square also sports important governmental buildings: Banski dvori , Croatian Parliament and Constitutional Court of Croatia. On the...
. In Zagreb, he had a large studio where he designed up to forty different buildings.
Personal life
Fischer was a member of Croatian FreemasonryFreemasonry
Freemasonry is a fraternal organisation that arose from obscure origins in the late 16th to early 17th century. Freemasonry now exists in various forms all over the world, with a membership estimated at around six million, including approximately 150,000 under the jurisdictions of the Grand Lodge...
. He was married to Helena Egersrodfer with whom he had two daughters, Ivana and Marija Magdalena. Events before and during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
affected his health. His daughter Ivana recalled that her " father was imprisoned even when he was 70 years old, because he was a Jew. As a result of those persecution he came seriously ill and has died in 1948."