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![Ober-Realgymnasium in Banja Luka; elevation view from the south, main façade [9:table 2] Several add-ons were built: first in 1903, then also in 1931. After the partial destruction during the German air force bomb attacks in WWII on 24th and 25th September 1944, building was reconstructed in 1946-1947, under supervision by Ljubica Babić-Goldner. [12:67] The gymnasium was working without problems until 27th October 1969 and the devastating earthquake. It suffered substantial volume of damage and it was completely torn down on 31st January 1970. [13:30-31] After analysis and thorough research [14, 15, 16, 17, 18] it can be concluded that main project for Gymnasium building is actually an adaptation of a project for Gymnasium in Sarajevo, done by famous architects Karel Pařik, August Butscha and Karl Panek. Karel Pařik had substantial architectural production in Sarajevo at the time of occupation and annexation of Bosnia but also in the time of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians. [5:52-53] A floor plan analysis does not give us information about similarities in these two projects because of differences in a backside facilities' design, but a further comparison of the façades and used details to definitely give us enough right to deny the originality of architectural design for Gymnasium in Banja Luka. Also, some other designs were under influence of Karel Pařik, like Higher school for girls in Sarajevo by Karl Panek in 1893 and the School for Serb boys and girls in Sarajevo in 1897 by Ludwig Huber. [19:22] However, that fact does not degrade the importance of the project and a facility itself. Some authors give higher importance to this building and grade its value higher than the University of Banja Luka founding some 80 years after that moment. [9:16] The project was done by Austrian architect and technician M. V. Vitzinger and V. Brückner. [12:65] Construction works started in 1892 and were led by Hypolit Pokorný, Chech construction manager. [9:16] On 1st March 1898 western wing and part of the central corpus were finally completed, but they could hardly handle the number of pupils that were supposed to attend the school. In 1903 central corpus and part of the eastern wing were added on, therefore making the floor plan in F shape. Some authors [12:68] mention architect Josip Blažeković as the](profile/Miroslav-Malinovic-2/publication/325714740/figure/fig4/AS:636683196313602@1528808511244/Ober-Realgymnasium-in-Banja-Luka-elevation-view-from-the-south-main-facade-9table-2.png)
Ober-Realgymnasium in Banja Luka; elevation view from the south, main façade [9:table 2] Several add-ons were built: first in 1903, then also in 1931. After the partial destruction during the German air force bomb attacks in WWII on 24th and 25th September 1944, building was reconstructed in 1946-1947, under supervision by Ljubica Babić-Goldner. [12:67] The gymnasium was working without problems until 27th October 1969 and the devastating earthquake. It suffered substantial volume of damage and it was completely torn down on 31st January 1970. [13:30-31] After analysis and thorough research [14, 15, 16, 17, 18] it can be concluded that main project for Gymnasium building is actually an adaptation of a project for Gymnasium in Sarajevo, done by famous architects Karel Pařik, August Butscha and Karl Panek. Karel Pařik had substantial architectural production in Sarajevo at the time of occupation and annexation of Bosnia but also in the time of the Kingdom of Serbs, Croats and Slovenians. [5:52-53] A floor plan analysis does not give us information about similarities in these two projects because of differences in a backside facilities' design, but a further comparison of the façades and used details to definitely give us enough right to deny the originality of architectural design for Gymnasium in Banja Luka. Also, some other designs were under influence of Karel Pařik, like Higher school for girls in Sarajevo by Karl Panek in 1893 and the School for Serb boys and girls in Sarajevo in 1897 by Ludwig Huber. [19:22] However, that fact does not degrade the importance of the project and a facility itself. Some authors give higher importance to this building and grade its value higher than the University of Banja Luka founding some 80 years after that moment. [9:16] The project was done by Austrian architect and technician M. V. Vitzinger and V. Brückner. [12:65] Construction works started in 1892 and were led by Hypolit Pokorný, Chech construction manager. [9:16] On 1st March 1898 western wing and part of the central corpus were finally completed, but they could hardly handle the number of pupils that were supposed to attend the school. In 1903 central corpus and part of the eastern wing were added on, therefore making the floor plan in F shape. Some authors [12:68] mention architect Josip Blažeković as the
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This paper deals with the architecture of schools built in Banja Luka, during the 40-year long Austro-Hungarian rule in today’s Bosnia and Herzegovina. The buildings for education, spanning from the basic, very small, elementary schools, to vast buildings, like higher gymnasium, received very interesting set of architectural styles featuring tradit...
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... It was demolished in 1969, and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering was later built on its site. [10] A Muslim library or tur. kiraethana was built in 1890 on the mosque's northern flank. ...
... The school was in operation until 1943, when it was confiscated and turned into a public Gymnasium for girls on September 18, 1946, as part of the nationalisation process. That school was operating until 1969, when it suffered earthquake destruction and was torn down [10], later to be replaced by yet another military facility. ...
The paper reviews the connection of the historical timeline and principal stages of development, on the one hand, and the urban axis – the main street in Banja Luka, on the other, as a very accurate historical record of urban development. The urban development axis in Banja Luka is a vast resource in terms of architectural layers that chronicle architectural evolution in general and live history of historical chronology with extraordinarily distinct and recognisable expressions reflected in the built environment. Present-day architectural heritage is the most solid evidence of that development. It is linked to ruling regimes, bringing up in focus the relation of each stage to their benefactors, examining their influence on the image of the urban cityscape in Banja Luka as it exists today.The architecture along the analysed urban backbone is studied using historical research methods to examine the relationship between historical growth and its impact on urban development, focusing on the geographical shift of main activities on the same street. The paper begins with a brief overview of key historical events that shaped Banja Luka's development to properly assess its impact on this single road, which was transformed from an ancient communication route to a modern four-lane street. Beginning with the Ottoman era, with the first documented and some remaining traces of architecture, each successive historical period is shown through the overview of the built heritage, linked to its functional and social role in the city. The architecture and cityscape properties heavily influenced by this urban backbone are evaluated and presented, along with stylistic adherence, key facts, development, and current status.The primary goal of this paper is to address the architectural heritage of Banja Luka's urban backbone – the central axis that has remained the focal point of all authorities and a rich source of inspiration for notable achievements, decisively influencing the image of modern-day Banja Luka. It is intended to demonstrate that all major construction activities, regardless of their benefactors, historical era, or function, occurred along the same route, historically and still widely regarded as Banja Luka's urban axis.
