3LHD
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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. 3LHD was founded 1994 in Zagreb, by a generation of contemporary Croatia
n architects.
Their debut on the scene went with the realization of the Award-winning project Memorial Bridge in Rijeka
.
, focused on integrating various disciplines – architecture, urban planning, design and art. 3LHD architects constantly explore new possibilities of interaction between architecture, society and individuals. With contemporary approach, the team of architects resolves all projects in cooperation with many experts from various disciplines. Projects, such as Memorial Bridge in Rijeka, Croatian Pavilion in EXPO 2005 in Japan and EXPO 2008 in Zaragoza, Riva waterfront in Split, Sports Hall Bale in Istria, Centre Zamet in Rijeka, Zagreb Dance Centre in Zagreb and Hotel Lone in Rovinj are some of the important highlights. The work of 3LHD has received important Croatian and international awards, including the award for best building in Sport category on first World Architecture Festival WAF 2008, IOC/IAKS Bronze Medal Award 2009 for best architectural achievement of facilities intended for sports and recreation, AR Emerging Architecture Award (UK), the ID Magazine Award (USA); and Croatian professional awards Drago Galić (2008), Bernando Bernardi (2009; 2005), Viktor Kovačić (2001), and Vladimir Nazor Award
(2009; 1999).
Architectural firm
An architectural firm is a company which employs one or more licensed architects and practices the profession of architecture.- History :Architects have existed since early in recorded history. The earliest recorded architects include Imhotep and Senemut . No writings exist to describe how these...
based in Zagreb
Zagreb
Zagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
, Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
. 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. 3LHD was founded 1994 in Zagreb, by a generation of contemporary Croatia
Croatia
Croatia , officially the Republic of Croatia , is a unitary democratic parliamentary republic in Europe at the crossroads of the Mitteleuropa, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean. Its capital and largest city is Zagreb. The country is divided into 20 counties and the city of Zagreb. Croatia covers ...
n architects.
Their debut on the scene went with the realization of the Award-winning project Memorial Bridge in Rijeka
Rijeka
Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia . It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants...
.
Practice
3LHD is an architectural firmArchitectural firm
An architectural firm is a company which employs one or more licensed architects and practices the profession of architecture.- History :Architects have existed since early in recorded history. The earliest recorded architects include Imhotep and Senemut . No writings exist to describe how these...
, focused on integrating various disciplines – architecture, urban planning, design and art. 3LHD architects constantly explore new possibilities of interaction between architecture, society and individuals. With contemporary approach, the team of architects resolves all projects in cooperation with many experts from various disciplines. Projects, such as Memorial Bridge in Rijeka, Croatian Pavilion in EXPO 2005 in Japan and EXPO 2008 in Zaragoza, Riva waterfront in Split, Sports Hall Bale in Istria, Centre Zamet in Rijeka, Zagreb Dance Centre in Zagreb and Hotel Lone in Rovinj are some of the important highlights. The work of 3LHD has received important Croatian and international awards, including the award for best building in Sport category on first World Architecture Festival WAF 2008, IOC/IAKS Bronze Medal Award 2009 for best architectural achievement of facilities intended for sports and recreation, AR Emerging Architecture Award (UK), the ID Magazine Award (USA); and Croatian professional awards Drago Galić (2008), Bernando Bernardi (2009; 2005), Viktor Kovačić (2001), and Vladimir Nazor Award
Vladimir Nazor award
The Vladimir Nazor Award is an annual award given by the Croatian Ministry of Culture to Croatian artists for highest achievements in various artistic fields. It was established in 1959 and is named after the notable writer Vladimir Nazor...
(2009; 1999).
Completed
- Memorial Bridge, RijekaRijekaRijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia . It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants...
, Croatia (1997–2001) - Villa Klara, RijekaRijekaRijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia . It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants...
, Croatia (1997–2001) - Croatian pavilion EXPO 2008 in Spain, ZaragozaZaragozaZaragoza , also called Saragossa in English, is the capital city of the Zaragoza Province and of the autonomous community of Aragon, Spain...
, (2004–2005) - Kozala Square and Service Building, Rijeka, Croatia (2002–2007)
- Bale Sport Hall, Bale (town), Croatia (2005–2007)
- Riva Split Waterfront - RivaRiva-People:* Antonello Riva, a former Italian basketball player* Emmanuelle Riva, a French actress* Luigi Riva, a former Italian striker* Maria Luisa Riva, an Italian ski mountaineer* Mario Riva, an Italian film actor...
, SplitSplit (city)Split is a Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its wide port bay. With a population of 178,192 citizens, and a metropolitan area numbering up to 467,899, Split is by far the largest Dalmatian city and...
(2006–2007) - Spaladium Arena, SplitSplit (city)Split is a Mediterranean city on the eastern shores of the Adriatic Sea, centered around the ancient Roman Palace of the Emperor Diocletian and its wide port bay. With a population of 178,192 citizens, and a metropolitan area numbering up to 467,899, Split is by far the largest Dalmatian city and...
, Croatia (2007–2008) - Croatian pavilion EXPO 2005 in Japan, Aichi, (2006–2008)
- House K, ZagrebZagrebZagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
, Croatia (2004–2008) - Sveti Vid Housing, RovinjRovinjRovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 13,562 . It is located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula and is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port...
, Croatia (2006–2008) - Zagreb Dance Centre, ZagrebZagrebZagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
, Croatia (2003–2009) - Zamet Centre, RijekaRijekaRijeka is the principal seaport and the third largest city in Croatia . It is located on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and has a population of 128,735 inhabitants...
, Croatia (2005–2009) - House J2, ZagrebZagrebZagreb is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Croatia. It is in the northwest of the country, along the Sava river, at the southern slopes of the Medvednica mountain. Zagreb lies at an elevation of approximately above sea level. According to the last official census, Zagreb's city...
, Croatia (2005–2009) - Hotel Lone, RovinjRovinjRovinj is a city in Croatia situated on the north Adriatic Sea with a population of 13,562 . It is located on the western coast of the Istrian peninsula and is a popular tourist resort and an active fishing port...
, Croatia (2006–2011)
Ongoing and future
- Bus Terminal Žabica, Rijeka, Croatia (2008)
- Business Center Miramare, Zagreb, Croatia (2009)
- xCimos Office Building, Zagreb, Croatia (2009)
- Polyclinic St, Split, Croatia (2009)
- Ski Restaurant Raduša, Uskoplje, Bosinia and Hercegovina (2010)
Concepts
- Ibler Passage, Zagreb, Croatia (2005)
- Eastern European Center of Culture, China, Xi’an (2006)
- Tower 123, Zagreb, Croatia (2006)
- Poreč Green Forum, Poreč, Croatia (2007)
- University Library Zadar, Zadar, Croatia (2007)
- Kajzerica City Stadium, Zagreb, Croatia (2008)
- Duilovo Waterfront Masterplan, Split, Croatia (2009)
- Senj Squares, Senj, Croatia (2010)
- 4_Towers, Zagreb, Croatia (2010)
- Green Pavilion_Reastaurant, Zagreb, Croatia (2010)
- Campus B, Zagreb, Croatia (2010)
Awards
- CAA Realizations 2001 - Viktor Kovačić Award
- ARArchitectural ReviewThe Architectural Review is a monthly international architectural magazine published in London since 1896. Articles cover the built environment which includes landscape, building design, interior design and urbanism as well as theory of these subjects....
+D Award 2002 - I.D.I.D. (magazine)I.D. was a magazine covering the art, business and culture of design. It was published eight times a year by F+W Media....
Annual Design Review 2003 - CAA Realizations 2005 - Bernardo Bernardi Award
- World Architecture FestivalWorld Architecture FestivalThe World Architecture Festival is an annual event held in Barcelona organised by EMAP, a media group that runs other festivals, including the World Retail Congress and Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival, as well as publishes various journals, including within the field of...
Sport Category Award - CAA Realizations 2008 - Drago Galić Award
- IOC / IAKS Award 2009 - Bronze medal
- CAA Realizations 2009 - Bernardo Bernardi Award
- Annual Vladimir Nazor Award 2009