Papagajka Building
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| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Residential |
| Architectural style | Postmodernism |
| Location | Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Construction started | 1982 |
| Completed | 1990 |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Concrete, glass, metal |
| Floor count | 7 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Mladen Gvozden Dragan Bijedić |
The Papagajka Building (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.; Serbo-Croatian Cyrillic: Зграда Папагајка), meaning "Parrot Building") is a postmodern residential complex located in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Designed by architects Mladen Gvozden and Dragan Bijedić, the building was constructed between 1982 and 1990.[1] Its vibrant, multicolored façade and distinctive architectural features have made it a notable example of postmodern architecture in Southeast Europe.[2]
History
The Papagajka Building was conceived during the early 1980s as part of a broader initiative to develop innovative residential housing in Sarajevo. Construction began in 1982 and was completed in 1990.[2] Shortly after its completion, the building suffered damage during the Siege of Sarajevo (1992–1996) but has since been restored.[2]
Architecture
The building is characterized by its bold use of color, with a façade painted in bright hues reminiscent of a parrot's plumage, which inspired its nickname. Architecturally, it draws inspiration from both the Karl-Marx-Hof in Vienna and the Centre Pompidou in Paris, featuring multilevel staircases, extensive use of glass, and communal spaces.[2] The complex comprises multiple sections arranged around large courtyards, with private balconies and communal walkways accented by purple metal-grate bannisters.[2]
Cultural significance
The Papagajka Building stands out in Sarajevo's architectural landscape due to its postmodern design and vivid coloration, contrasting with the city's more traditional Habsburg-era buildings.[2][3] Today, the Papagajka building is considered a recognizable architectural landmark in Sarajevo, known for its distinctive colorful façade and design. It has become a popular object of interest among tourists and architecture enthusiasts visiting the city.[4]
Gallery
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Papagajka Building
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Papagajka Building in the winter
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Papagajka Building staircase
See also
References
- ↑ "Preminuo Dragan Bijedić, sin Džemala Bijedića i arhitekt koji je sarađivao na izgradnji Papagajke". klix. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "The extraordinary «Zgrada Papagajka» ("the Parrot Building")". bauzeitgeist. Retrieved 2025-04-18 – via Tumblr.
- ↑ "Styling inspirisan Sivim domom, Papagajkom, Skenderijom, Holiday Innom, Elektroprivredom". Klix.ba. 2016-04-21. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
- ↑ "Šibica, Stometarka, Papagajka, Pancirka: Neobični nadimci zgrada u Sarajevu". Radio Sarajevo. 2015-09-23. Retrieved 2025-04-18.
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Coordinates: 43°51′23″N 18°25′34″E / 43.8565°N 18.4261°E
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