1709 in architecture
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The year 1709 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
Buildings and structures
Buildings
- In Prague, Hradec Králové, the Bishop's residence, one of the most elaborate baroque buildings in the city, is begun (completed in 1716).
- In Vienna, the Theater am Kärntnertor, designed by Antonio Beduzzi, is built.[1]
- In Nara, Japan, the TÅdai-ji Temple is rebuilt to its current aspect (first built in 709).[2]
- In China, the Chengqi Lou Fujian tulou is built at Gaobei Village (Gaotou Township), China.[3]
Births
- April 25 â Carl Johan Cronstedt, Swedish architect and inventor (died 1779)
- June 4? â Johann Gottfried Rosenberg, German-Danish rococo architect (died 1776)
- September 30 â Johan Christian Conradi, German-Danish master builder and architect (died 1779)[4]
- unknown date â Thomas Ivory, English builder and architect working in Norwich (died 1779)
- Approximate date â John Phillips, English master carpenter, builder and architect (died 1775)
Deaths
- August 31 â Andrea Pozzo, Italian Baroque architect, decorator, stage designer, painter and art theoretician (born 1642)[5]
