Jan Vladimir Hrásky
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Jan Vladimir Hrásky was a Czech architect
, builder
, engineer
, and hydrologist.
Hrásky is known in Slovenia
as an original author of building in Neo-Renaissance style of Carniolan Provincial Manor in Ljubljana
(1899–1902), where from 1919 is a seat of the University of Ljubljana
, and of the National Hall
in Celje
, where today is a seat of municipality (construction 1895 - 1896).
In 1892 the Provincial Theatre (Slovene: Deželno gledališče) in Neo-Renaissance style was built in Ljubljana, today's Ljubljana Opera House
, after his and Anton Hruby design. In 1898 he built plans for constructing of water supply tower in Kranj
(construction 1909 - 1911).
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
, builder
General contractor
A general contractor is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of a construction site, management of vendors and trades, and communication of information to involved parties throughout the course of a building project.-Description:...
, engineer
Engineer
An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
, and hydrologist.
Hrásky is known in Slovenia
Slovenia
Slovenia , officially the Republic of Slovenia , is a country in Central and Southeastern Europe touching the Alps and bordering the Mediterranean. Slovenia borders Italy to the west, Croatia to the south and east, Hungary to the northeast, and Austria to the north, and also has a small portion of...
as an original author of building in Neo-Renaissance style of Carniolan Provincial Manor in Ljubljana
Ljubljana
Ljubljana is the capital of Slovenia and its largest city. It is the centre of the City Municipality of Ljubljana. It is located in the centre of the country in the Ljubljana Basin, and is a mid-sized city of some 270,000 inhabitants...
(1899–1902), where from 1919 is a seat of the University of Ljubljana
University of Ljubljana
The University of Ljubljana is the oldest and largest university in Slovenia. With 64,000 enrolled graduate and postgraduate students, it is among the largest universities in Europe.-Beginnings:...
, and of the National Hall
National Hall, Celje
National Hall is a city hall in Celje, Slovenia. It was built between 1895 and 1896 and today hosts the seat of a township. It was designed by Czech architect Jan Vladimír Hráský....
in Celje
Celje
Celje is a typical Central European town and the third largest town in Slovenia. It is a regional center of Lower Styria and the administrative seat of the Urban Municipality of Celje . The town of Celje is located under Upper Celje Castle at the confluence of the Savinja, Ložnica, and Voglajna...
, where today is a seat of municipality (construction 1895 - 1896).
In 1892 the Provincial Theatre (Slovene: Deželno gledališče) in Neo-Renaissance style was built in Ljubljana, today's Ljubljana Opera House
Ljubljana opera house
Slovenian National Opera and Ballet Theatre is an opera house in Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia. It serves as the national opera building of the country.-Opera in Slovenia:...
, after his and Anton Hruby design. In 1898 he built plans for constructing of water supply tower in Kranj
Kranj
' is the third largest municipality and fourth largest city in Slovenia, with a population of 54,500 . It is located approximately 20 km north-west of Ljubljana...
(construction 1909 - 1911).