Domenico Gilardi

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.

Domenico Gilardi
BornJune 4, 1785
Montagnola
DiedFebruary 26, 1845
Milan
NationalityItalian
OccupationArchitect
PracticeGilardi Family
BuildingsThe Orphanage, Widows House, Catherine's Institute, Kuzminki Estate in Moscow, Russia
ProjectsReconstruction of public buildings in Moscow after the Great Fire of 1812
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