Domenico Gilardi
Swiss architect (1785–1845) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Domenico Gilardi (Доменико Жилярди, 1785–1845), was a Swiss architect who worked primarily in Moscow, Russia in Neoclassicist style. He was one of the key architects charged with rebuilding the city after the Fire of 1812. Gilardi's legacy survives in public buildings like Moscow Orphanage, Widows’ House, Catherine's Institute and the Old Hall of Moscow University.
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Born | 4 June 1785 |
Died | 26 February 1845 (1845-02-27) (aged 59) |
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation | Architect |
Practice | Gilardi Family |
Buildings | The Orphanage, Widows House, Catherine's Institute, Kuzminki Estate in Moscow, Russia |
Projects | Reconstruction of public buildings in Moscow after the Great Fire of 1812 |
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