In the grand finale of our Plečnik series, we discussed the last of his projects for Ljubljana both realised and unrealised. In this episode we covered his Peglezen or Flat Iron Building, the National and University Library, his alteration of a former monastic complex called the Krizanke, his proposed extensive restoration of Ljubjlana Castle with monumental staircase from the triple bridge, and lastly his megalomaniacal idea for the Slovenian Parliament. A final bonus episode reflecting on our time with Plečnik will be out in the next week or two for Patreon subscribers.
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Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts.
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128 — Jože Plečnik 5 — The River & the City
More Plečnik in Ljubljana! Here we talked about his approach to the Ljubljanica, the river that runs through the middle of the city, including the weirs, bridges and sluices which control its flow, the iconic triple bridge, and the various market buildings which face onto the riverside.
To follow along with images for this episode, check out the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jQknKgoaQKI
Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts.
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127 — Jože Plečnik 4 — Ljubljana Façades and Insurance Palaces
In the first episode of our Plečnik series on his work for Ljubljana, we discussed a few of his less well known works, including his work for the Chamber of Commerce, the Triglav Insurance Company Palace and Congress Square. In the next episode we will discuss his designs for the city's riverfront.
To follow along with the images which accompany the discussion, watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/te2VWMNoHx4
Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts.
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126 — Jože Plečnik 3 — More Churches and a Cemetery
In the third episode of our Plečnik miniseries we talked about a couple more churches and the cemetery of Ljubljana. Specifically we discussed: the Church of St Michael, Črna Vas or the Church of St Michael in the Marsh (Cerkev sv. Mihaela na Barju); the Church of St Anthony of Padua, Belgrade (Црква Светог Антуна Падованског) and Žale Central Cemetery, Ljubljana (Centralno pokopališče Žale).
Watch this episode on YouTube to follow along with images: https://youtu.be/m2Lhu-3TpuE
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125 — Jože Plečnik 2 — Four Churches
In the second episode of our miniseries on Jože Plečnik, we discussed four of his early church buildings, each representing a unique interlacing of early Christian architecture, 20th century classicism, and his idiosyncratic approach to style, detailing and planning which give all his buildings such a unique atmosphere.
In this episode we discussed:
St. Bartholomew's Church, Ljubljana (cerkev sv. Jerneja)
Church of the Most Sacred Heart of Our Lord, Prague (Kostel Nejsvětějšího Srdce Páně)
Church of St. Francis of Assisi, Ljubljana (Župnijska cerkev Frančiška Asiškega)
Church of the Ascension, Bogojina (Cerkev Gospodovega vnebohoda)
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