Domenico Merlini
Domenico Merlini (Polish: Dominik Merlini ) (born February 22, 1730 in Castello (Valsolda) on Lake Lugano ; † February 20, 1797 in Warsaw ) was an Italian-Polish architect of classicism .
Life
From 1750 until his death he lived in Poland , where he was admitted to the nobility in 1768 and appointed court architect in 1773. He gained importance with the creation of the Łazienki Park in Warsaw . He built numerous public and private buildings in Warsaw and other Polish cities, often collaborating with Johann Christian Kamsetzer . His works have their own character that shaped the cityscape of Warsaw in the era of Stanisław August Poniatowski . Its architecture is partly influenced by Andrea Palladio and is characterized by the transition from late baroque to classicism. That is why he kept some baroque elements in his works, such as expressive shapes and colors and the abundant use of gold.
Works
- Rebuilding of Ujazdowski Castle from 1766 to 1771
- Reconstruction of the interiors and the library of the Warsaw Royal Castle from 1776 to 1786
- New construction of the Łazienki Park with reconstruction and construction of the Palace on the Water , the White House , the Myślewicki Palace , the Water Tower and the Old Orangery with a theater.
- Palace in Opole Lubelskie from 1788 to 1772
- Palace in Jabłonna from 1775 to 1779
- Reconstruction of the Borch Palace
- Królikarnia Palace from 1782 to 1786
- Reconstruction of the tribunal in Lublin from 1781 to 1887
- Reconstruction of the Krasiński Palace in Warsaw in 1783
- Greek Catholic Church in Warsaw
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| SURNAME | Merlini, Domenico |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Merlini, Dominik |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Polish-Italian architect of classicism |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 22, 1730 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Castello |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 20, 1797 |
| Place of death | Warsaw |