Domenico Merlini

Domenico Merlini (Polish: Dominik Merlini ) ( born February 22, 1730 in Castello on Lake Lugano, † February 20, 1797 in Warsaw ) was a Polish- Italian architect of classicism.

Life

From 1750 until his death he lived in Poland, where he was admitted in 1768 to the peerage, and in 1773 was appointed court architect. Meaning he gained with the application of the Royal Baths Park in Warsaw. He built in Warsaw and other Polish cities, numerous public and private buildings, where he often worked with Johann Christian Kamsetzer. His works have their own character, which strongly influenced the city of Warsaw in the period Stanisław August Poniatowski. Its architecture is partially influenced by Andrea Palladio and is characterized by the transition of the late baroque to classicism. That's why he kept in his works with some baroque elements as expressive shapes and colors as well as the abundant use of gold.

Works

  • Reconstruction of the Ujazdowski Castle 1766-1771
  • Remodeling of the interior spaces and the library of the Warsaw Royal Castle 1776-1786
  • Designed the Royal Baths Park with remodeling or construction of the Palace on the Water, the White House, the Myślewicki Palace, the water tower and the Old Orangery with theater.
  • Palais in Opole Lublin 1788-1772
  • Palace in Jabłonna 1775-1779
  • Reconstruction of Borch 's palace
  • Królikarnia Palace 1782-1786
  • Remodeling of the Tribunal in Lublin 1781-1887
  • Reconstruction of the Krasinski Palace in Warsaw 1783
  • Greek Catholic church in Warsaw
Gmina Opole Lubelskie Integrated Authority File Castello, Venice
244595
de