The Faculty of Architecture (,

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. It is one of the biggest schools of architecture in

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, as well as one of the biggest research-and-development institution in the fields of architecture and urban design in Croatia. The faculty aims to prepare experts to approach complex issues of architecture and urban design. The faculty building, which is located in Kačić-Miošić street in

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, is shared with Faculty of Civil Engineering and Faculty of Geodesy.

Organisation

The Faculty comprises 4 departments: *Architectural design *Urban planning, physical planning, and landscape architecture *Architectural structures and building construction *Theory and history of architecture

History

Early beginnings of faculty go back to 1919 with foundation of the Royal Technical College in Zagreb with goal of educating professional experts, who previously went to study in

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, both in engineering and scientific fields. Among the six proposed departments was the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering. In 1926., previously independent college, becomes a part of the University of Zagreb, as a Faculty of Technology. At that time, another school of architecture, led by

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was established at the Academy of fine arts. These two institutions are considered to be predecessors of the modern-day Faculty of Architecture.
The Faculty of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geodesy was formed on 1 July 1956 when the College of Technology of the University of Zagreb was divided into four new faculties. The faculty existed under this name until 1962 when it was divided in current layout.
In 1989. the School of design was formed. It is an interdisciplinary programme held in collaboration with faculties of Forestry,

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Study programmes

Architecture and urban design

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awarded to a student after three years of studying. The study ends after two years of graduate programme, when a student becomes Master of Architecture (M.Arch.) (,

: ''Mag. ing. arch.''). The study programme is comparable to those by eminent European faculties, especially

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and

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Interdisciplinary study programme of design

The study programme includes a three-year-long programme of undergraduate study (Bachelor) and a two-year-long programme of graduate study (Master of Design) in the fields of industrial design and visual communications design

Admission into the undergraduate study programme

Entry requirements: *finished four-year

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*passed state exam ('' Državna Matura''), extended levels in all compulsory subjects are required *passed classification procedure (three tests, covering visual and graphic abilities, spatial perception and general knowledge)

Notable professors

Viktor Kovačić Viktor Kovačić (1874–1924) was a Croatian architect and is often called "the father of modern Croatian architecture". Life He was born in 1874 in Ločendol near Rogaška Slatina, present-day Slovenia. After graduating from the Crafts Sch ...

(at the Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture) *

Velimir Neidhardt Velimir Neidhardt (; born 7 October 1943) is a Croatian architect, president of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts since 2019. Neidhardt is a professor at the University of Zagreb Faculty of Architecture, former president of the Croatian ...

Notable alumni

Vjenceslav Richter Vjenceslav Richter (; 8 April 1917 – 2 December 2002) was a Croatian architect. He was also known for his work in the fields of urbanism, sculpture, graphic arts, painting, and stage design. Career In 1949, Richter graduated at the Department ...

Alfred Albini Alfred Albini (; 15 July 1896 – 4 November 1978) was a Croatian-Jewish architect. He received a Vladimir Nazor Award for architecture and urban planning. Albini was born and died in Zagreb. He worked at the ateliers of Viktor Kovačić and ...

Radimir Čačić Radimir Čačić (; born 11 May 1949) is a Croatian politician and businessman who has been President of the People's Party – Reformists (NS-R) since the party's formation in 2014, as well as Prefect of Varaždin County from 2017 to 2021. Ča� ...

(former vice president of the Government of Croatia) *

Marina Matulović-Dropulić Marina Matulović-Dropulić (born 21 June 1942) is a Croatian politician who served as Minister of Spatial Planning, Construction and Housing in the cabinet of prime Minister Zlatko Mateša from 1995 until 1996, and as Minister of Construction, ...

(former mayor of Zagreb) * Aleksandar Ljahnicky *

3LHD 3LHD is an architectural firm based in Zagreb, Croatia. The studio was responsible for designing many public and business objects throughout the country and abroad, is known for its simplicity and contemporary visual look in architecture. 3LH ...

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