Comprehensive Renovation of the Primary Building of Vrapče Psychiatric Hospital

Investor
City of Zagreb
Main project designer
Ana Alar, Dipl.Eng.Arch.
Project designers

Martina Lulić Devčić, Dipl.Eng.Arch.
Željka Hitrec, Dipl.Eng.E.E.

Associate project designers

Vesna Mravinac, Dipl.Eng.Arch.
Ana Pezer, Dipl.Eng.Arch.
Lora Pleskina, M.Arch.
Marija Pavlić, M.Eng.E.E.

Location
Zagreb
Year of design / construction
2023
Total area

9.680 m²

The main building of Vrapče Hospital, constructed between 1877 and 1879 in the Neo-Baroque style, is characterized by a symmetrical composition with a central two-story risalit and flanking single-story wings. The façade is simple, featuring a rhythmic arrangement of windows, while the interior layout allows for efficient patient observation and adequate ventilation. Due to damage caused by the 2020 earthquake, a comprehensive renovation of the building is planned, which will include the reinforcement of the load-bearing structure and the modernization of spaces and installations to meet contemporary hospital standards.