The lecture offers a comprehensive historical overview of the Maksimir Stadium, conceived as a foundational resource for all participants in the open architectural tender. Its purpose is not only to present a chronological account of the stadium’s development, but also to situate it within the broader cultural, social, and urban fabric of Zagreb.
Particular attention is given to the stadium’s layered history—from its early conception and construction phases to subsequent transformations, and unrealized proposals—highlighting primarily the work of Vladimir Turina.
The lecture further explores the relationship between the stadium and its immediate context, especially Maksimir Park and the surrounding urban tissue, emphasizing its role as both a landmark and a point of intersection between sport, public life, and city identity.
By framing the site through these multiple lenses, the lecture aims to equip contestants with a deeper understanding of the intangible values embedded within the location. This contextual grounding is intended to encourage proposals that respond not only to functional and technical requirements, but also to the site’s cultural resonance, historical continuity, and future civic potential.
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