Centennial Hall in Wrocław
Silesia Region, Lower Silesian Voivodship
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Identifier |
1165 |
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category |
cultural |
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criteria |
(i)(ii)(iv) |
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Title |
centennial hall in wrocław |
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latitude |
51.1069488525 |
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longitude |
17.0770149231 |
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location |
silesia region, lower silesian voivodship |
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Region |
europe and north america |
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year |
2006 |
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unique number |
1343 |
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description |
the centennial hall, a landmark in the history of reinforced concrete architecture, was erected in 1911-1913 by the architect max berg as a multi-purpose recreational building, situated in the exhibition grounds. in form it is a symmetrical quatrefoil with a vast circular central space that can seat some 6,000 persons. the 23m-high dome is topped with a lantern in steel and glass. the centennial hall is a pioneering work of modern engineering and architecture, which exhibits an important interchange of influences in the early 20th century, becoming a key reference in the later development of reinforced concrete structures. |
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justification |
criterion (i): the centennial hall of wrocł aw is a creative and innovative example in the development of construction technology in large reinforced concrete structures. the centennial hall occupies a key position in the evolution of methods of reinforcement in architecture, and one of the climax points in the history of the use of metal in structural consolidation.
criterion (ii): the centennial hall is a pioneering work of modern engineering and architecture, which exhibits an important interchange of influences in the early 20th century, becoming a key reference in the later development of reinforced concrete structures.
criterion (iv): as part of the exhibition grounds of wrocł aw, the centennial hall is an outstanding example of modern recreational architecture that served a variety of purposes, ranging from conferences and exhibitions to concerts, theatre and opera. |
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