Hotel Osijek is the tallest building in Croatia's 4th largest city of Osijek. Located close to the border with Serbia, Osijek experienced large scale bombing by rebel Serbs nearby. Hotel Osijek was the base for foreign journalists covering the war in Eastern Croatia and it came under relentless attack. It was temporarily repaired after hostilities stopped.

Now that the war has long been over, Hotel Osijek is getting a much needed make over from its ugly, damaged and brutalist appearance. The city of Osijek is getting also a much needed make over in relation to a new public square ......

http://www.mal.ba/images/osijek1.jpg
http://www.mal.ba/images/os3.jpg
http://www.mal.ba/images/os5.jpg
http://www.mal.ba/images/os4.jpg
http://www.mal.ba/images/os2.jpg
http://www.mal.ba/images/os1.jpg

Link to new Osijek Town Square .....

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=117445

Gotta love the cladding job these MAL guys do:)
With all the recent wars, looks like they got their hands full and work to last a decade;)

Nice new look of that building by the way.

Gotta love the cladding job these MAL guys do:)
With all the recent wars, looks like they got their hands full and work to last a decade;)

Nice new look of that building by the way.

Too many new buildings in the region are being re-done in the same blue glass. IMO its starting to look a bit boring ;)

Too many new buildings in the region are being re-done in the same blue glass. IMO its starting to look a bit boring ;)

You are not wrong, what is with the blue glass everywhere? ..... from Ljubljana and now to Belgrade. Somebody give this company MAL a colour chart LOL!

and now to Belgrade
Hmmm maybe Nato huh?hehehe

Le Meridien Moves Into Croatia

Global hotel group, Le Meridien Hotels & Resorts has added to its European portfolio following the announcement that it has signed a management agreement for a 381-bedroom hotel in Split on the Croatian Adriatic coast.

The hotel, formerly one of Croatia's most luxurious resorts, is currently closed for redevelopment and will re-open as a Le Meridien in early 2006.

The hotel will be the only internationally affiliated hotel within the area of Split, and the plan is to develop a fully integrated sea front resort destination offering three restaurants, four bars and 2,000 square metres of flexible meeting space - the largest conference space in Croatia.

There will be health and leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, spa facilities, a private beach with water sports and two tennis courts. Also on site will be a casino, nightclub and medical centre.

Robert Riley, Le Meridien's chief executive officer said: "This hotel project represents a fantastic opportunity for Le Meridien to move into an emerging destination that has recently experienced ongoing stability and substantial growth. Strong inward investment and the anticipated accession to the EU over the next five years will also contribute to the overall success of the region."

Located on the sea front at Podstrana six kilometres to the south of Split city centre, the hotel is 20-minutes by road or boat from the city centre. It is a 40-minute drive from Split-Kastela International Airport, which is currently being redeveloped. The airport is served by a variety of international scheduled and chartered airlines from key European cities.

As well as being an important commercial city, Split is a popular tourist destination offering an attractive coastline with important historical and cultural elements. UNESCO lists much of the centre of the old city as being a world heritage site. It has one of the largest commercial ports on the Mediterranean attracting an increasing number of visitors and cruise-ship passengers.

London-based Le Meridien currently operates a portfolio of more than 130 upscale hotels in 56 countries worldwide, including 44 in Europe.

It must be the legendary Hotel Lav....and very soon Le Meridien Split! Maybe some day Sheraton, Four Seasons, Hilton Village, Grand Hyatt.....

It must be the legendary Hotel Lav....and very soon Le Meridien Split! Maybe some day Sheraton, Four Seasons, Hilton Village, Grand Hyatt.....

I'm glad you know which one it might be LOL because I cant remember that part of the coast :) ........ Its funny how these places changes names with each take over. It gets consufing I agree after a while ....

I'm glad you know which one it might be LOL because I cant remember that part of the coast :) ........ Its funny how these places changes names with each take over. It gets consufing I agree after a while ....

You don't remeber a parts of Croatia?Shame on you!!!

Very good new for Split!

I trvelled this year to Split and its a beautiful city on the Croat seaside. Lots of more highrise apartment being built. A great metroplis!

Brand new Dalmatina (Zagreb-Split) highway in Croatia

http://jugo.novinka.cz/hr/dalmacie/aktual/dalnice/obr_daln.jpg

Well, I was drive all over from Zagreb to the Adriatic Coast about 300 km on that brand new Croatian highway, and I must say that Croatia is ready for EU.

That highway is better than most highways in EU. Tunnel Sveti Rock long almost 6000 meters on the top of the mountain in Dalmatia is excellent. View from resting plaice on exit from that tunnel and on the entrance in Dalmatia is excellent. The most impressive thing is that this highway all over from Zagreb to Adriatic Coast is cover with electronics. In tunnels surveillance cameras are all over tunnels, over the road on almost every few kilometers are digital signs where you are able to see how much degrees are temperature outside in combination with digital warning traffic signs. What I must mention is nature around that highway.

Dalmatina highway photos - Click to enlarge image (http://lacroatie.free.fr/croatia/high/dalmatin.php)

CONSTRUCTION OF HYPO ALPE-ADRIA CENTRE

http://www.hypo-alpe-adria.hr/sitestat/HypoCam.exe?Size=2

How will all that look like

http://www.hypo-alpe-adria.hr/images/nhq_small.jpg

On the corner of Marohnićeva Street and Slavonska Avenue in Zagreb we are building our new Hypo Alpe-Adria Centre, a multi-functional business complex of total gross area of approx. 86.000 m2. The Centre will consist of four buildings: building 1 that will mostly be reserved for Hypo Group and partially for rental; building 2 that will consist of large congress centre for 1000 persons, 10 seminar rooms, wellness centre; building 3 that will have offices and business premises and building 4 with kindergarten, apartments and business premises. All premises are for rental only. The completion of the whole project has been planned for the end of year 2005.

If you are interested in renting premises in our new Centre, you can contact:

Alpe-Adria Investments d.o.o.
Amruševa 6
10000 Zagreb

Contact Persons:

Goranka Vučetić, dipl. ing. građ.
Tel. +385/1/3037-382
Fax: +385/1/3037-390
E-mail: goranka.vucetic@hypo-alpe-adria.com
and
Melita Zaić
Tel. +385/1/3037-383
Fax: +385/1/3037-390
E-mail: melita.zaic@hypo-alpe-adria.com

Very nice.

i have monitored the construction progress of this building for a while, it could move a bit quicker, the main structure has been sitting like that for months, they at least could get the curtain wall started.

Work is fast proceeding on the construction of the "Rijeka WTC" in the Croatian port city of Rijeka. Below are a couple of construction pictures and some information.

The Rijeka WTC is a large shopping centre which includes a 15 level office building. The total size of the retail area is 140,000 sqm over 5 levels making it one of the largest complexes in that part of Europe. Already nearly 50% of the area has been purchased or leased.

The complex is set to be completed in the first half of 2006 and so far 3 underground levels have been completed and the first 2 levels of the office tower. Once complete it will create 1300 new jobs. There are also a number of other important projects underway in Rijeka.

http://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/6923900v.JPGhttp://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/0572168v.JPG
http://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/0303766v.JPGhttp://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/9112752v.JPG

"WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka" Growing
Rijeka, 2nd September 2004

The multipurpose trade centre “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka”, with the total covered surface area of 140,000 m2, planned to be opened in the first half of the year 2006, is becoming reality. Numerous journalists could see for themselves when they accompanied Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel and members of the City Administration in their visit to this large building site.

The “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka” project manager Sergio Innocenti pointed out that it is going to be one of the most beautiful, most modern and most functional of the multipurpose trade centres, not only in Croatia, but Europe as well. For its realisation, an investment of round 150m Euros has been envisaged, while it will employ round 1,300 people once it has become completed.

The building of such a demanding object has become possible due to the seriousness of the investor Policentro Rijeka d.o.o., but also due to the good cooperation with local authorities, first of all the mayor, who, since the very beginning, has had trust in this project, despite all the problems that accompanied its realisation, emphasised Innocenti.

Three underground floor levels have been built, as well as the first two floor levels of the business tower. The future ground floor, the location for a large supermarket, is just being built. Almost 43% of the trade area have already been sold or leased on a long term, particularly larger trade areas, while the final internal arrangement of the business tower will depend on future buyers, with whom negotiations are still being held. Although housing facilities have not been envisaged in the business tower, there have been enquiries for the purchase of flats, in case there is such a possibility. This is something still to be pondered upon, clarified Innocenti. Therefore, the internal arrangement will depend on the sale of the space. Negotiations with Italian companies that already have are planning to open their representations in Rijeka, namely, Croatia, are also underway.

Policentro d.o.o. Rijeka, in the majority ownership of “Policentro S.p.a.” from Italy, company that specialises in building important multipurpose trade centres in Italy and abroad, is the investor. Rizzani de Eccher S.p.a., from Udine in Italy, is in charge of carrying out the construction works. Through its Croatian branch, Rizzani de Eccher d.o.o., they outsourced the building of the foundations to the GP Krk d.d., while Montmontaža d.d. took over the construction works. December 2005 is the scheduled time of completion, while the opening of the Centre is envisaged for the first half of the year 2006.

Mayor Obersnel expressed his satisfaction with the dynamics of construction works, namely, the WTC Rijeka completion by 2006. This biggest single investment in the city will provide new facilities, a new quality of services and new standards, and, what is most important is that the Trade Centre will employ 1,300 people, pointed out Obersnel.

The participation of the city in the project realisation consists in the building of the roundabout. The making of its project documentation is underway, while its realisation follows in the year 2005. All the project documentation for the building of tunnel connections to the future road D-404, the construction of which will coincide with the building of WTC Rijeka, has been completed. The City of Rijeka owns about 9% of the WTC Company Rijeka and, according to the Agreement, this part ownership will be refunded to the city upon the completion of the construction works.

The first four floor levels will locate round hundred and sixty smaller or larger shops as well as nine large trade spaces of more than 1,000 m2, among which also a hypermarket of over 8,000 m2.

The fifth floor level is intended for entertainment and leisure facilities, being planned for 10 multiplex cinemas, restaurants, fitness clubs and other entertainment and sports facilities.

Besides the underground car parks, seven above the ground car parks will be built, situated sideways from the trade floor levels, with a total of round 64,000 m2 of car park surface area and 2,150 parking places for cars.

The complex also envisages a fifteen-floor business tower, with offices, congress and conference halls, suitable for holding different manifestations. The Centre will be within easy reach by car or public transport. In order to improve the traffic flow, a one-way road will be built around the whole of the complex, thus enabling a fast and undisturbed car traffic and an easier reach of the car parks on all of the floor levels.

Incoming and outgoing tunnel connections to the fast road D-404 have also been planned.

Work is fast proceeding on the construction of the "Rijeka WTC" in the Croatian port city of Rijeka. Below are a couple of construction pictures and some information.

The Rijeka WTC is a large shopping centre which includes a 15 level office building. The total size of the retail area is 140,000 sqm over 5 levels making it one of the largest complexes in that part of Europe. Already nearly 50% of the area has been purchased or leased.

The complex is set to be completed in the first half of 2006 and so far 3 underground levels have been completed and the first 2 levels of the office tower. Once complete it will create 1300 new jobs. There are also a number of other important projects underway in Rijeka.

http://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/6923900v.JPGhttp://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/0572168v.JPG
http://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/0303766v.JPGhttp://www.grad-rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/9112752v.JPG

"WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka" Growing
Rijeka, 2nd September 2004

The multipurpose trade centre “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka”, with the total covered surface area of 140,000 m2, planned to be opened in the first half of the year 2006, is becoming reality. Numerous journalists could see for themselves when they accompanied Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel and members of the City Administration in their visit to this large building site.

The “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka” project manager Sergio Innocenti pointed out that it is going to be one of the most beautiful, most modern and most functional of the multipurpose trade centres, not only in Croatia, but Europe as well. For its realisation, an investment of round 150m Euros has been envisaged, while it will employ round 1,300 people once it has become completed.

The building of such a demanding object has become possible due to the seriousness of the investor Policentro Rijeka d.o.o., but also due to the good cooperation with local authorities, first of all the mayor, who, since the very beginning, has had trust in this project, despite all the problems that accompanied its realisation, emphasised Innocenti.

Three underground floor levels have been built, as well as the first two floor levels of the business tower. The future ground floor, the location for a large supermarket, is just being built. Almost 43% of the trade area have already been sold or leased on a long term, particularly larger trade areas, while the final internal arrangement of the business tower will depend on future buyers, with whom negotiations are still being held. Although housing facilities have not been envisaged in the business tower, there have been enquiries for the purchase of flats, in case there is such a possibility. This is something still to be pondered upon, clarified Innocenti. Therefore, the internal arrangement will depend on the sale of the space. Negotiations with Italian companies that already have are planning to open their representations in Rijeka, namely, Croatia, are also underway.

Policentro d.o.o. Rijeka, in the majority ownership of “Policentro S.p.a.” from Italy, company that specialises in building important multipurpose trade centres in Italy and abroad, is the investor. Rizzani de Eccher S.p.a., from Udine in Italy, is in charge of carrying out the construction works. Through its Croatian branch, Rizzani de Eccher d.o.o., they outsourced the building of the foundations to the GP Krk d.d., while Montmontaža d.d. took over the construction works. December 2005 is the scheduled time of completion, while the opening of the Centre is envisaged for the first half of the year 2006.

Mayor Obersnel expressed his satisfaction with the dynamics of construction works, namely, the WTC Rijeka completion by 2006. This biggest single investment in the city will provide new facilities, a new quality of services and new standards, and, what is most important is that the Trade Centre will employ 1,300 people, pointed out Obersnel.

The participation of the city in the project realisation consists in the building of the roundabout. The making of its project documentation is underway, while its realisation follows in the year 2005. All the project documentation for the building of tunnel connections to the future road D-404, the construction of which will coincide with the building of WTC Rijeka, has been completed. The City of Rijeka owns about 9% of the WTC Company Rijeka and, according to the Agreement, this part ownership will be refunded to the city upon the completion of the construction works.

The first four floor levels will locate round hundred and sixty smaller or larger shops as well as nine large trade spaces of more than 1,000 m2, among which also a hypermarket of over 8,000 m2.

The fifth floor level is intended for entertainment and leisure facilities, being planned for 10 multiplex cinemas, restaurants, fitness clubs and other entertainment and sports facilities.

Besides the underground car parks, seven above the ground car parks will be built, situated sideways from the trade floor levels, with a total of round 64,000 m2 of car park surface area and 2,150 parking places for cars.

The complex also envisages a fifteen-floor business tower, with offices, congress and conference halls, suitable for holding different manifestations. The Centre will be within easy reach by car or public transport. In order to improve the traffic flow, a one-way road will be built around the whole of the complex, thus enabling a fast and undisturbed car traffic and an easier reach of the car parks on all of the floor levels.

Incoming and outgoing tunnel connections to the fast road D-404 have also been planned.

http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/logo_rijeka.gif

http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/rijeka_tavole_progetto/tav06g.jpg
http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/rijeka_tavole_progetto/tav04g.jpg
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http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/rijeka_foto011.jpg
http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/rijeka_foto012.jpg

More info from website ....
http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/progetti_realizzazione_rijeka.cfm

Zadar (Not to be confused with Croatia's capital Zagreb) is a seaside port city located in Northern Dalmatia) and services a population of close to 100,000 citizens.

As a result of the new Zagreb-Split motorway which opened this year, travel time between Zagreb & Zadar is no more than a couple of hours. The city of Split is even closer.

Zadar is a historic city since Roman times and contains many Roman Era relics and also many early Medieval Croatian buildings.

Surrounding the city is a number of popular resort towns, islands and numerous holiday retreats owned by the "Northeners" or "Purgers" as those people living in Zagreb are refered to.

Two major projects are the redevelopment of former industrial sites and there are many more.

Below is the master plan of the redevelopment of "TIZ" of the former complex of the "Textile Industy of Zadar" which occupies one of the most attractive locations right in the city centre. The redevelopment involves the contruction of a variety of buildings including .....

15 level office tower with underground car parks
2 x 7 level residential buildings
1 x 6 level residential building
Reconstruction of the former "TIZ" office building
2 x smaller commercial buildings
Retail podium levels
Link to Master Plan released late 2003 (Click on image to increase)
http://www.grad-zadar.hr/forum/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=110&pid=497

http://www.grad-zadar.hr/forum/viewthread.php?action=attachment&tid=110&pid=497

The second major urban renewal project released today is the complete reconstruction of 2 sections of waterfront to the eastern and western flanks of the city.

This creates 2 new waterfront area which include the following

new promenades
new beaches
swimming pools
sculptures
bicycle tracks
playgrounds, etc

The projects also involves the creation of new residential complexes and 2 new hotels on the site of the "INA" and "Maraska" warehouse complexes ...

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041006/dal-barceloneta-txt.jpg

Article in Croatian .....

PROSTORNI PLAN Arhitekt Nikola Bašić predstavio studiju uvala Maestral i Dražanica
Zadar dobiva svoju Barcelonetu
Autor Goran ŠIMUNOV

ZADAR - Na sjednici zadarskoga Gradskog poglavarstva poznati arhitekt Nikola Bašić predstavio je prostorno-programsku studiju dviju gradskih uvala - Maestrala i Dražanice koje su uz gradsku rivu, prema njegovim riječima, najatraktivniji zadarski priobalni prostor i potencijalna zadarska Barceloneta.
- Ta studija nije obvezujući dokument, nego je samo pogled na zadarske potencijale, povezivanje privatnog i javnog interesa kako bi se razvio i unaprijedio Zadar, posebice njegova turistička ponuda i urbani javni standard - kazao je Bašić. U studiji je planirano da se ispred obiju uvala sagrade valobrani na platformama unutar kojih će biti šetnica, a s vanjske bi strane trebala biti plaža. Valobrani bi betonskom zavjesom zaštitili sadržaje od udara jugozapadnih i zapadnih vjetrova. U uvalama bila bi privezišta - plutajući pontoni za privez brodova, a na obali bili bi biciklistička staza i jednosmjerni kolnik. Od zanimljivih sadržaja tu su podvodni akvarij na rtu između uvala, kompleks malih bazena, kupališta i igrališta na mjestu Marexa, a arhitekt je planirao i barkarijolsku stazu između Puntamike i Đige, gradskog lukobrana.

Na mjestu Inina skladišta sagradio bi se hotel, u susjedstvu bi bilo malo stambeno naselje, na mjestu tvornice Maraska još jedan hotel, u zaleđu depadanse, rezidencijalni stanovi i trgovački kompleks, a ispred njih na obali umjetni otočić s bazenčićem. Na sjednici je Gradskog poglavarstva gradskoj komunalnoj tvrtki Obale i lučice odobrena uporaba tzv. lisica za blokiranje nepropisno parkiranih vozila.

Here are also two new projects for Zadar City ......

New Sports and Entertainment Centre
http://www.grad-zadar.hr/images/kapitalni/dvorana1.jpg

New Aquatic Centre
http://www.grad-zadar.hr/images/kapitalni/bazen1.jpg

Weren't you showing us that center half year ago.
That 3-d picture i mean:)

Weren't you showing us that center half year ago.
That 3-d picture i mean:)

Nope .... that I think was from one of your "friends" ......

Nope .... that I think was from one of your "friends" ......

Ne lupaj vidio sam davno sliku tog centra u Zadru Km ga je davnih dana bio pokazao.

Ne lupaj vidio sam davno sliku tog centra u Zadru Km ga je davnih dana bio pokazao.

It was only 4 weeks ago .......

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=131219

http://arhiv.slobodnadalmacija.hr/20040915/dubrovnik02.asp

There are currently a number of projects in Rijeka and this is but one of them. Looks great and the best thing is that it will generate 1300 new jobs for the city. Something similarly huge is planned for Zagreb and other Croatian cities.

Those are excellent projects. Zadar is loaded with potential!

Wow, those coastal cities are finally gearing up for some great projects which will no doubt boost their economies. Dubrovnik needs these kind of projects and Gruž district is a great option. Basically this will create a decent sized retail precinct supported by a commercial area that will include office buildings.

Dubrovnik is the hottest property market in Croatia and is fast becoming a second home to a number of international rich and famous. Dubrovnik airport before the break up of Yugoslavia was the second busiest after Belgrade.

It was only 4 weeks ago .......

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=131219

Mora biti vise nema sanse samo mjesec dana.sigurno je bilo spomenuto jos ranije

yes a project that i am currently involved in is the first one of its type in gruz in terms of mixed use development, we are going to build an underground carpark, something our cities (especially dalmatian) desperately need.

Mora biti vise nema sanse samo mjesec dana.sigurno je bilo spomenuto jos ranije

You can look for it, it was a pain in the arse looking for that thread.

You can look for it, it was a pain in the arse looking for that thread.

I did i am not saying that you are laying all i said it was probably mentioned before too cause there is just no chance that i looked at it a month ago for the firts time...

I did i am not saying that you are laying all i said it was probably mentioned before too cause there is just no chance that i looked at it a month ago for the firts time...

I know that and youre probably right that its being said before. I've looked but thats all I could find.

I know that and youre probably right that its being said before. I've looked but thats all I could find.

It doesn't matter i wish it will be built.I don't have nothing against Zadar i like that town.

yes a project that i am currently involved in is the first one of its type in gruz in terms of mixed use development, we are going to build an underground carpark, something our cities (especially dalmatian) desperately need.

Too many old narrow streets with limited parking, these would allow for more pedestrian friendly areas. What other features will be part of this project for Dubrovnik Vele?

two seperate buildings, one is residential with large apartments and penthouses

the second is mixed use with a small professional suites for doctors dentists etc., retail level, Restuarant & Cafe, and a hotel on top.

Carpark under the whole development 20 metres deep.

currently looking into a backpacker type of building to build in gruz for another investor.

two seperate buildings, one is residential with large apartments and penthouses

the second is mixed use with a small professional suites for doctors dentists etc., retail level, Restuarant & Cafe, and a hotel on top.

Carpark under the whole development 20 metres deep.

currently looking into a backpacker type of building to build in gruz for another investor.

Good stuff. Those apartments will sell like hotcakes.

the backpackers projekt will be quite interesting,

i want to model it on the new one that the YHA has opened up at Central Station in Sydney, do you know the one i am talking about?

it will not be a low class type of backpackers, it will be easy maintenance and clean, i think very profitable for my fellow CROATIAN investor.

the backpackers projekt will be quite interesting,

i want to model it on the new one that the YHA has opened up at Central Station in Sydney, do you know the one i am talking about?

it will not be a low class type of backpackers, it will be easy maintenance and clean, i think very profitable for my fellow CROATIAN investor.

Yep I know which one down in Central. Apparently this is a huge demand for backpacker accommodation throughout Croatia. This is going to be one of the biggest market potential for tourism. :)

Wow, I am really a bit dissapointed...Don't take me wrong, I am all up for cities to expand and grow. Then when Dubrovnik, which in my oppion is soo beutiful that it should not be touched, expands and modernizes...It just makes me sad... :ohno:

Gruz is situated away from the old town.
Gruz requires Gentrification from a working port and industrial area.

Dubrovnik isn't a town but a city. The medieval walled city makes up only 10% of the whole city of Dubrovnik. Some of the newer suburbs are unbelievable in their classiness.

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More info from website ....
http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/progetti_realizzazione_rijeka.cfm
Vey nice complex,i like it :okay:

Here are some images and info on the "TIZ Redevelopment" which is now under way in Zadar. The full project should be complete by 2008, the 15 level tower will complete by mid 2006.

http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/tiz/tiz3d_500.jpg

http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/tiz/Tiz_nacrt_7.gif

http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/plan%20grada/Tit_lokacija.jpg

Some recently completed projects in Zadar (Only small images) ....

http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/reference/Croatia.jpg
http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/thumb/blokaa4.jpg
http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/blok9/blok9_1_150.jpg
http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/reference/SPOSmiljevac.jpg
http://www.gortan-zadar.hr/slike/reference/blok30.jpg
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sincity if they can find someone that can drive the construction they will be able to finish by 2008, they neeed to pay someone big bickkies to do that!

sincity,

these developments i have seen personally, and they have minimal carparking,

Council has to get tougher and demand carparking for each unit they build.

sincity,

these developments i have seen personally, and they have minimal carparking,

Council has to get tougher and demand carparking for each unit they build.

Theres a carpark planned for 600 vehicles is that public parking or for the owners?

Sincity,
The TIZ projekt, has carparking for each unit, each unit will have a least one carpark, there will be some public parking and parking for the poslovnin centar's.

Vele

Sincity,
The TIZ projekt, has carparking for each unit, each unit will have a least one carpark, there will be some public parking and parking for the poslovnin centar's.

Vele

I got my info from the Gortan website BTW.

Question ..... did you get my last couple of personal messages?

http://zeljko-heimer-fame.from.hr/images/hr-za1.gif


Sincity,

Zadar is definitely one of the places to be for construction in Croatia.

Its port is earmarked as one of the strategic ports Croatia and for the whole of Eastern Europe.

Some Serious money is earmarked to be spent there in upgrading the port.

Along with that some major warehousing will be built near the airport.

Since we have the new highway it makes sense, and Zadar is proabably one of the only Dalmatian Cities that can grow.

Yes Dubrovnik, is fast becoming the most expensive city in Croatia, a lot of people want to get in from Croatia and abroad. Its the place to be! for solid real estate investment.

I think the prices are pretty high, but that is good in away because it will attract a more sofisticated type of people, which will keep values high.

The market needs to mature a little also.

I must say that town planning in Dubrovnik is probably the most sensitive in the whole of Croatia, all new developments have to blend in, so i dont think the look and feel of dubrovnik will be compromised.

I was reading yesterday that an employment boom was gradually taking place in the Lika region to the north of Zadar. The article basically said that because of the new motorway much of Lika is no longer a forgotten backwater. It stated that many settlements are now becoming outer suburbs of Zadar because the motorway has significantly reduced travel time! Zadar being the main port on the mid Adriatic from Zagreb will help kick off development big time.

Yes Dubrovnik, is fast becoming the most expensive city in Croatia, a lot of people want to get in from Croatia and abroad. Its the place to be! for solid real estate investment.

I think the prices are pretty high, but that is good in away because it will attract a more sofisticated type of people, which will keep values high.

The market needs to mature a little also.

I must say that town planning in Dubrovnik is probably the most sensitive in the whole of Croatia, all new developments have to blend in, so i dont think the look and feel of dubrovnik will be compromised.

Luckily it was the case in past decades that new developments try and fit in with the atmosphere in Dubrovnik so luckily you dont see too many commie highrises but many low to medium rise buildings. Some of those hotels didn't look that great but hopefully the makeovers will fix some of those aesthetic issues .......

Oh yes, thanks for reminding me.

Lika is set for Business Parks, maybe a mini silicon valley.

Oh yes, thanks for reminding me.

Lika is set for Business Parks, maybe a mini silicon valley.

Here is the link to yesterdays news article (Croatian) .....

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/newsroom/news/croatia/119807/index.do

i would hate to be on that bridge kad bura puse! :)

i would hate to be on that bridge kad bura puse! :)

The bridges shut down in any event of fierce winds, but thats one frickin cold wind in winter when it blows. Freezes you to the bones and I found that out by experience. :(

Anyway Vele, do you anything about below? :)

The Port of Zadar is the second largest passenger seaport in Croatia and could serve regional exporters as the economy develops (de-mining of rural areas northeast of Zadar is still in process). The second largest port reconstruction project in Croatia is Zadar's new passenger terminal worth EUR 75 million. The government has already allocated EUR 3 million for initial construction works, and is considering financing options for the project.

Dubrovnik Cable Stayed Bridge

http://www.structurae.net/thumbs/113/dubrovnik-002.jpg

This Bridge is a technical Truimph and a significant bridge in the world.

It is the longest span single A Pylon Bridge Built, what makes it interesting is that it is a composite deck structure with post & pre tensioned cable stays.

The bridge across Rijeka Dubrovacka is situated on the western entrance to Dubrovnik, historical medieval town and one of the most known tourist destinations on the Adriatic coast in Croatia. It crosses sea-strait approximately 5 km deep. The existing road passes along the seashore so that increased traffic jeopardises the environment and prevents the development of tourism. The bridge comprises the main cable stayed bridge with composite superstructure and prestressed, concrete approach bridge. The main span of the bridge is 304,5 m. No piers were allowed in the water due to navigation constraints, resulting in one main bridge opening of at least 300 m. The vertical navigation clearance was set to 50 m. The works on the bridge started in 1990, before the war for Croatian independence, when west approach roads and the west-bank abutment were constructed. Works on the bridge construction started again in 1999 based on a modification of the original design.

Yes, Zadar will surpass Rijeka and Split as a port, simply because it is strategically placed and the area has room to grow.

I will not mention the name of the company for privacy reasons but, one of the investors is a company that is building a very high profile building in Zagreb at the present.

The land mining issue is going very slow, i have cleared my land around zadar, it has taken 5 years, but a thorough job had to be done, and it was financed by me and family members, other parts have not been touched - i suppose its a funding issue. its a massive task, and patience is a virtue on this one.

I've actually travelled the old road which wound its way along the bay. It was one way in each direction and it have slow with a lot of traffic. It added close to an additional hours travel time when all it needed was this bridge. Its made Dubrovnik more accessible to the rest of Croatia.

most of the hotels in and around dubrovnik that were bombed by the serbs in 1991, have been refurbished & renovated and trading.

however one big hotel that remains is LIBERTAS, there has been some controversy about this hotel, ownership etc. the assassination of one etc,

this hotel is fantastic, i love it is terraced and looks very stylish.

i know of a prominent boutique hotel group that is looking to buy it off its current owners.

ha ha funny you mentioned that i was the third car to travel over it in may 2002.

they delayed the opening of it because there was dispute over what to call the bridge.

the compromise was,

as you enter dubrovnik it is called dubrovacki most

as you leave dubrovnik it is called dr. franjo tudjman most

RIJEKA GATEWAY PROJECT

Since the foundation of the Port of Rijeka Authority, and with the aim of effecting the established policies, several studies have been drawn by expert teams regarding the developmental possibilities of the port. These studies were also used during the making of the ten years development plan of the port of Rijeka, as well as in the two years developmental plans. The urgency with which these plans had to be made implied the necessity to stop the decrease of the port’s turnover, as well as the creation of conditions for a more effective port activity.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto11-1.jpg

The World Bank and the Port of Rijeka Authority have accepted the proposal of the consultancy firm Rotterdam Maritime Group, The Netherlands, which has drawn up the Study of the Modernization of the Port of Rijeka.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto-razvoj.jpg

On July 12th 2003 the agreement was signed by which the World Bank granted to the Government of the Republic of Croatia a loan of 155 million US dollars. Of exceptional importance are the projects regarding the modernization of existing and the expansion of new terminals, but for the town of Rijeka the waterfront project is of primary importance. This project implies the opening of the central part of the port area for commercial purposes, and the access of citizens to that part of the coastal area. It implies also that the passenger terminal, the southern part of Delta and the port ‘Porto Baroš’ will have completely different spatial and territorial plans with the aim of giving access to these parts of town to all the citizens thus creating new, attractive town spaces typical of Mediterranean towns.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto13.jpg

This year the drawing of the project for a fishing ships’ port in the Torpedo area has begun. In the process of making is the project for the recovery and the extension of the breakwater, and for the deepening of the draft in the small port. The Port Authority and the town of Rijeka have become co-owners of most buildings around the Torpedo port. With this project the lack of space for fishing ships, due to the construction of the passenger terminal, will be solved. The project also comprises the idea of a fish exchange and all other adjoining services (shops, bars) together with the fishing port. Examples throughout the world show that fishing ports are important segments of harbor towns that cultivate their fishing traditions, but also create an attractive town center offering to citizens and tourists various attractions. This project aims to stimulate entrepreneurs to render additional and catering services inside the fishing port. In an economic sense, the project will give a new impetus to the fishing industry, which was greatly neglected.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/razvoj-karta1.gif

The project of modernization of the port of Rijeka and of the road network is a very complex one. It is planned, besides modernizing and restructuring the port, to encompass with the project the construction of the east wing of the Rijeka roundabout, from Orehovica to Križišće, of the connecting roads Draga – Brajdica and Čavle - Križišće and the reconstruction of the bridge coast – island of Krk. With all this Rijeka, as well as the broader region, will have a qualitative connection to the highway Rijeka - Zagreb - Budapest, which is part of European traffic corridors. Such an envisaged project should solve the greatest problems of the Rijeka road junction.

PROJECT'S IMPLEMENTATION STAGES

Western part of the port of Rijeka – Zagreb wharf

By creating new areas in the Rijeka basin, by demolishing the old nonfunctional warehouses, as well as by building the new wharf, the realization of the project of a gradual relocation of the cargo part of the port, from today’s inadequate locations to the newly prepared areas in the western part of the port, will begin.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto14.jpg

In the western part of the Rijeka basin, the building of a new multipurpose terminal (containers, timber, general cargo) is envisaged. The Rijeka Gateway Project plans the financing and the building of the first 250m, of the overall 600 m of new wharf. By building the remaining 600 m, at the end the wharf will be 1.200 m long and it will dispose with 300,000 m2 of new areas.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto15.jpg

The wharf will be built on pillars and the sea depth along the wharf will be more than 20 m. The financing and the construction of the part of wharf not covered by the World Bank’s loan will be based on a BOT (build, operate, transfer) contract.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto16.jpg
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For the new wharf to be adequately connected with the Rijeka roundabout, i.e. with the main traffic routes leading towards Zagreb, Ljubljana and Dalmatia, the construction of a new connecting road is planned (the road D - 403 1.9 km long).

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/razvoj-karta4.gif

The warehouses in the western part of the harbor are no longer adequate for the storing of goods, and since the area of the commercial port has no possibility of expansion, to be competitive with other North-Adriatic ports, these warehouses are going to be demolished and instead new warehouses are going to be built which are more suited to the needs of storing cargoes. Because of their cultural heritage value, the warehouses no.12 and 17 will be kept and reconstructed.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto17.jpg

Passenger terminal (Central port - port Baroš - Delta)

With this part of the project, the reconstruction of 17 hectares of land is planned upon which currently there are different port activities, warehouses and parking lots.

The project comprises the construction of:

a modern ferry terminal to be built along the existing passenger wharf on a part of the Rijeka breakwater, with the concomitant buildings on the Senj quayside;

a passenger wharf;

a nautical center – marina;

different commercial and cultural-entertainment centers;

roads connecting the port with the Rijeka roundabout;

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/razvoj-karta5.gif

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/razvoj-karta6.gif

The project plans the building of a new road (D-404 4.4 km long) across the area of Brajdica, which will connect the container terminal and the Sušak basin with the Rijeka roundabout, i.e. with the main traffic routes leading towards Zagreb, Ljubljana and Dalmatia.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/razvoj-karta7.gif

This project intends to convert part of the commercial port into a passenger port, because of inadequate conditions of transshipment on the existing locations. For the realization of this part of the project, some types of cargo which is being manipulated in the central part of the port (timber and bulk cargo) have to be moved to specialized terminals. The bulk cargo will be transferred to Bakar - terminal for bulk cargo, and the timber to the western part of the port were a multipurpose terminal will be built – the Zagreb wharf.
With the implementation of this part of the project, Rijeka will regain the image of a maritime and Mediterranean town.

http://www.portauthority.hr/rijeka/images/foto120.jpg

This projects is currently in negotiation, it may go as a PPP = Public Private Partnership.

one of the players is a large austrian construction firm.

This projects is currently in negotiation, it may go as a PPP = Public Private Partnership.

one of the players is a large austrian construction firm.

Some of it is already underway :) ........

Reconstruction of Vienna berth

The reconstruction of the Vienna berth is done as part of the Rijeka Gateway Project. It costs about 1,5 million USD and it is most urgent and important investment.

The reconstruction started in September 2004. and it will probably be finished within eight months. With this construction works, started the realization of the Rijeka Gateway Project, a programme of modernization of the Port of Rijeka which is realized with the support of the World Bank.

Reconstruction includes works on roadway which are 247 meters long and 17 meters wide, replacement of rails, tracks of crain for electroenergetic charge and outdoor light, and works on sewer system and plumbing.

The project of Vienna berth is also connected with the realization of the contract for the purchase of two mobile cranes which are worth 3,2 million euros and they will be transported to the Port of Rijeka by the end of this year. The cranes will be partly used at Vienna berth for overload of general cargo.

Construction pic ......
http://www.lukarijeka.hr/en/04sep2.html

most of the hotels in and around dubrovnik that were bombed by the serbs in 1991, have been refurbished & renovated and trading.

however one big hotel that remains is LIBERTAS, there has been some controversy about this hotel, ownership etc. the assassination of one etc,

this hotel is fantastic, i love it is terraced and looks very stylish.

i know of a prominent boutique hotel group that is looking to buy it off its current owners.

Theres a nice little beach around the other side of that hotel. The small bay is so deep yet so clear. I have some great pics of it somewhere when I went swimming there ....

Yes, Zadar will surpass Rijeka and Split as a port, simply because it is strategically placed and the area has room to grow.

I will not mention the name of the company for privacy reasons but, one of the investors is a company that is building a very high profile building in Zagreb at the present.

The land mining issue is going very slow, i have cleared my land around zadar, it has taken 5 years, but a thorough job had to be done, and it was financed by me and family members, other parts have not been touched - i suppose its a funding issue. its a massive task, and patience is a virtue on this one.

Such a pity with the landmines. Its better it proceeds with caution so the job is done properly :mad:

US$156.5 million project expenditure budget has been approved for the Croatia Rijeka Gateway Project. The project will increase Croatia's trade competitiveness by improving the heavily trafficked Rijeka Gateway for both freight and passenger travel by modernizing the port and road network connections, and privatizing port operations. The protected position and natural depth of Rijeka Port make it the only port in the northern Adriatic capable of handling larger vessels.

Croatia = on the move!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

US$156.5 million project expenditure budget has been approved for the Croatia Rijeka Gateway Project. The project will increase Croatia's trade competitiveness by improving the heavily trafficked Rijeka Gateway for both freight and passenger travel by modernizing the port and road network connections, and privatizing port operations. The protected position and natural depth of Rijeka Port make it the only port in the northern Adriatic capable of handling larger vessels.

Croatia = on the move!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

I have sent you one super long email .............................. :D

http://www.euro26.hr/fotke/albums/slike/Hotel-Libertas.jpg

The Bulgarian holding Multigroup (MG) has reached an agreement to sell off its share in Libertas Hotel in Dubrovnik.

Libertas, which is one the most luxurious hotels in Croatia's Adriatic pearl Dubrovnik, was bought for the openly tender bid price of EUR 4,6 M by MG Corporation in 2002.

Buying the hotel in 2002, MG engaged to invest EUR 26 M for reconstruction works, as Libertas had suffered seriously in the bombardment over Dubrovnik in 1991-1992. It had to increase the capacity of 670 beds and upgrade the hotel's rating up to five stars.

Meanwhile, MG had founded another company Inex Gorica, registered in Zagreb with the intention to buy several other Adriatic hotels, and total up its lodging-capacity to 5,000-7,000 beds.

The murder of MG's boss Ilya Pavlov in March 2003 terminated the company's renovation and expansion plans and soon afterwards Inex Gorica was covertly renamed into MG Adriatic, with headquarters in Dubrovnik. The new company had decided to sell off Libertas because of financial difficulties.

http://www.croatia-estate.com/nekretnine/images/Lav.jpg


Hotel Lav, just outside of Split is going to be Fantastic.

Currently under construction.

They are spending another 50million Euro to renovate it, which will include a major casino, and holiday homes for the elite.

110.254 m2 of Land

Watch this space! :)

Cool, I was wondering as to when city number 2 would have some news. I saw some interesting things last month but I cant remember where I saw them .......... :(

That bay with the beach is to the right of the hotel. When I was back there in 1996 that hotel was one sorry sight. The exterior was all shot up, all windows facing the sea were smashed as this hotel has heavily blasted by the Yugoslav Navy during the Serb seige in 1991. They couldn't even use it for refugees because it was a ripe mess.

The hotel sat looking horrible, you could even wonder thru the complex as it sat there unusable.

The Shelling of Libertas was deliberate by the Serb controlled JNA, in 1991

It was one of the nicest and prosperous in Croatia and it suffered the most damage.

the next would be hotel palace in dubrovnik, which has since opened by Adriatic Luxury Hotels, it was bought in 2002 and opened earlier this year.

I walked through Palace in 2002, and it was a site for sore eyes let me tell you.

http://www.nekretnine.org/lazarica/maketa1.gif

http://www.nekretnine.org/lazarica/maketa2.jpg

Finally all has been approved after 3 years!

Construction is about to start, there will be apartments, office buildings and carparking, a real mixed use development.

http://www.nekretnine.org/lazarica/maketa1.gif

http://www.nekretnine.org/lazarica/maketa2.jpg

Finally all has been approved after 3 years!

Construction is about to start, there will be apartments, office buildings and carparking, a real mixed use development.

Thats great news for Split! Great stuff Vele! :)

RECONSTRUCTION OF THE LIBERTAS HOTEL

As we have reported before, the new owner of the Libertas Hotel is the Turkish hotel company Rixos, which has started the reconstruction of this hotel

Before the Patriotic War, the Libertas was one of the largest hotels in Dubrovnik with excellent conference facilities.

The new owner's plans are to demolish a part of the existing buildings and to build additional accommodation units instead; also, to put into function the conference room, which is going to be one of the largest in Dubrovnik

Picture: The Libertas Hotel
http://web.tzdubrovnik.hr/data/news/news528.jpg

GRUŽ IS GOING TO BECOME THE BUSINESS CENTRE OF DUBROVNIK

Dubrovnik Government has decided to announce a competition for a physical and programme study for the municipal area Gruž. The idea is that Gruž should become the future business centre of our city.

In addition to a number of public-purpose facilities, the plan includes reconstruction of the quay for the reception of large cruise-tour ships as well as providing fast transportation of passengers from the port to the Old Town and back.

Picture: Municipal area Gruž
http://web.tzdubrovnik.hr/data/news/news565.jpg

i think rixos has, on sold it, need to check.

Dubrovacka Luka will recieve a 25 Million euro facelift. construction to start in November 2004.

They are going to make it much longer.

The consulting company is wyld.

Sv. ROK Road Tunnel

http://www.konstruktor-split.hr/slike/Tuneli/TUNEL_SV_ROK_02_120_90.jpg

http://www.konstruktor-split.hr/slike/Tuneli/TUNELSVROK10_121_90.jpg

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Once constructed, SV.ROK tunnel shall be the longest road tunnel in Croatia. Its length is 5,661 m. It is located in the central part of the Adriatic Highway, section Sv.Rok - Maslenica, 32.4 km length. The tunnel goes below the southern Velebit and Tulove grede, and in the region of Mali Halan, where the road Obrovac - Sv.Rok was built as an access road to the southern and northern portal as early as 1832.
SV.ROK tunnel was designed with two tunnel pipes of 35.0 m axe distance. The construction is planned in phases, i.e. 50% of the second tunnel pipe to be completed in the Phase I. The entrance is at 510 m altitude, and the exit at 561 m altitude with average upper stratum of 450 m. The carriageway width is 2 x 3.85 m, longitudinal fall 0.4 and 1.5%, and cross fall 1.5 - 2.5%. The surface of light opening is 58.09 m2, and excavation surface 70.90 m2 to 82.30 m2. The concrete tunnel lining is MB 30 d=30 cm thickness.
Along the main pipe, the following facilities were to be made: 4 turnarounds, 12 hard shoulder niches, 14 pedestrian emergency passages, 6 niches for transformer stations and 64 SOS and power niches.
The tunnelling works started on 4 February 1997 and ended on 6 October 1999. To reach the tunnelling site, KONSTRUKTOR-INŽENJERING d.d. SPLIT excavated and secured 3,391.5 m in the tunnel. Along the main pipe of 5,661 m, 2,700 m of the second tunnel pipe (48%) was excavated and secured, as well as 176 m transversal connections in the turnaround. 520.000 m3 of fused material was excavated, out of which more than 60% by our company.
With the completed excavation and security of tunnel pipes, by November 2001 we completed the hydro-isolation, reinforcement and concrete lining of the tunnel pipe normal profile, 80% of the total length. The remaining 20% is the higher profile of niches and turnaround (excavation area 100 m2) also already arranged and started.
Besides such works, there are still works on the main sewage, carriageway structure and portal structures. The term for completion is 1 October 2002.
The New Austrian Tunnel Method (NATM) was applied, as the best possible in our Karst area characterised with frequent rock mass changes. The excavation was carried out in all tunnel categories from II. to V., causing application of almost all the usual materials for the primary structure (expansion and adhesion anchors, various reinforcement nets, jet concrete of 5 to 30 cm, steel arches, plates and steel pikes as part of tunnelling pre-structure). The excavation was carried out in full profile and in phases (calotte and bench) in the 4th and 5th tunnel category. Along with such typical solutions, there are special technical solutions related to passage through cave facilities.
The equipment for tunnel works was chosen according to the selected technology with technical features corresponding to the most contemporary machines. For key works, new equipment was purchased such as:
- drilling machine with three drilling branches and a basket,
- jet concrete machine for humid procedure,
- dampers for export of 13 m3, single-jointed, specially made for tunnelling,
- and ventilators of 65 m3/s with frequency regulation.
To concrete the tunnel in 12 m sections, metal tunnel formwork was purchased, making possible to concrete not only the normal profile but also higher profile of niches and turnarounds as it has the possibility of telescopic widening. For production of concrete aggregates, a movable crushing facility was purchased, which uses the material out of tunnel excavation for production of fractions.
Out of specific features related to the construction of SV.ROK tunnel, it is necessary to emphasize extremely comprehensive preparation works such as large mine clearance areas (construction site, power transmission and water supply lines), repair of 13 km power transmission damaged in the recent war, and construction of 6.5 km long, technologically complex water supply with water lifting height up to 420 m. The works on excavation and security of tunnelling were parallel with bringing all the resources to the construction site, so that the first 700 m of the tunnel was made with a diesel engine. A sort of uncertainty were caves that frequently needed previous testing in order to find the optimum passage through.
SV.ROK tunnel represents the first application in Croatia of the system of non-electric detonators, which provided large additional safety for tunnelling and, along with the other security measures, represented a significantly safe work with no risky steps, and made possible the excavation and security of the tunnel without serious injuries. Also, the material obtained in the tunnel was well used for production of concrete aggregates, which was not the usual practice.
The start and progress of the works on SV.ROK tunnel took place at the time when the introduction of foreign tunnelling companies in Croatia was a trend. Some of those attempts did not end well, while SV.ROK tunnel justified the reputation of the Croatian construction industry and confirmed KONSTRUKTOR-INŽENJERING d.d. as the leading tunnelling company.

Looks interesting.. do you have more pics, or a map showing exactly where the bridge is?

Palace - Dubrovnik

http://www.dubrovnikpalace.hr/images/hotel-v.jpg

http://www.hotel-excelsior.hr/images/centralGraphics/img-introduction.jpg

read the first post it will tell you where it is.

Nice hotels. There's one more south near Cavtat. I cant remember the name of it now. Looked pretty impressive from memory.

I'll see if I can find bigger images.

Dubrovacka Luka will recieve a 25 Million euro facelift. construction to start in November 2004.

They are going to make it much longer.

The consulting company is wyld.

All Croatian ports are getting much needed upgrades. Another port of interest is Ploce which was the main port used by Bosnia and beyond.

These infrastruction improvements with the new motorways will see large amounts of cargo pass thru Croatia. Should also see a more streamlined process as well.

Historically Croatian ports have be the major exist and entry points for Central Europe via the sea.

i know that porr hrvatska is looking upgrading,

ploce,
split
zadar
rijeka

Osijek is Croatia's 4th largest city. These are a number projects underway and planned for the city ....

Commercial / Retail Project .....
http://www.d-a-z.hr/ostalo/natjecaji/osijek-zgrada/01.jpg
http://www.d-a-z.hr/ostalo/natjecaji/osijek-zgrada/02.jpg

Bank of Slavonia Office Complex .....
http://www.d-a-z.hr/ostalo/natjecaji/osijek-visenamjenski/01-nagrada-Osijek.jpg

Office Building .....
http://www.d-a-z.hr/ostalo/natjecaji/osijek-visenamjenski/3-otkup-Osijek-m.jpg

Cinema / Entertainment Complex .....
http://www.d-a-z.hr/ostalo/natjecaji/osijek-visenamjenski/1-otkup-Osijek.jpg

Osijek Sports Complex .....
http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/osijek/Tre%E6a-nagrada-Osijek1.jpg

Juraj Strossmayer Catholic University - Osijek .....
http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/OsSveuc04.jpg
http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/OsSveuc10.jpg
http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/OsSveucZ1.jpg

This is a major office and entertainment project planned for the city of Osijek.

Osijek is the provincial capital of Croatia's Slavonia region and is the country's 4th largest city.

Eurodom is probably the largest project currently under way in Osijek. Locally refered to as the "Osijek Twins" this project is now taking shape.

Here are some pics on final look of the project ......

http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/eurodom/eurodom-1-2.jpg

http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/eurodom/eurodom-1-1.jpg

it says Rijeka Dubrovacka. but what it is? maybe more pics (bigger)

read the first post it will tell you where it is.

Ok, well... sorry then, although I used to be there every year, I wasn't / am not able to figure out where exactly the bridge is located.

Is it just me, or is that tower strangely similar to the Ljubljana WTC Tower?

http://www.randburg.com/si/gif/wtc_3.jpg

Maybe that's a general design all WTC Towers have? O_o

Is it just me, or is that tower strangely similar to the Ljubljana WTC Tower?

http://www.randburg.com/si/gif/wtc_3.jpg

Maybe that's a general design all WTC Towers have? O_o

Wow you picked that up good! I had totally forgotten about the Ljubljana WTC and the designs are pretty much identical. Great detective work edolen!

it is a long narrow bay the runs from Gruz around to mokosica & lozica.

The way this building was built is very commendable, using modern construction techniques.

What was the outcome of where the highway will go to get to Dubrovnik?

Le Meridian is looking at building some Condo's on Brac,

how very exciting.

How awesome is this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Huge Marina and airport, in Sibenik!


http://www.dnevnik.com.hr/admin/upload/images/1088622826maketa_b.jpg
Megamarina Mandalina (maketa) trebala bi imati i vezove za jahte dužine 20 do 100 m


Tvrtka Magnat pobudila zanimanje iseljenika za megamarinu i aerodrom

Tvrtka Magnat bivšeg šibensko-kninskog župana Gordana Barake na summitu hrvatskih poslovnih ljudi iz dijaspore u Clevelandu predstavila je paletu potencijalnih profitabilnih investicija u Šibensko-kninskoj županiji i javnosti nepoznatih projekata.

This is really good news for the development of the Croatian Tourism Industry and it will inspire many new High profile projects. A High Profile CROATIAN company has the franchise to develop the Park Plaza Hotel Chain.


Adriatic Luxury Hotels - ANNOUNCES FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH PARK PLAZA
Adriatic Luxury Hotels is pleased to announce a new partnership with Park Plaza to develop the International four star brand in Croatia and six other former Yugoslavian Countries including Serbia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Macedonia. The Grand Hotel Bonavia will become the first Park Plaza hotel in Croatia and it is hoped that up to a further 10 hotels will be added to the De-luxe four star brand in the coming 5 years.


Adriatic Luxury Hotels is a management company that operates a range of hotels in Dubrovnik, including the newly opened five star Dubrovnik Palace Hotel and Conference Centre

...... on the western approach into Dubrovnik.

What was the outcome of where the highway will go to get to Dubrovnik?

Both options from what I hear are still happening .....

1) Motorway passes thru BH @ Neum
2) New Bridge still to be built across to Peljesac peninsula all on Croatian territory.

I really hope they build that bridge across to peljasac, because it would do so much for the area, it will make it more accessible, and who knows more projects to be built.

http://marinamarco.com/images/modelFrontPage.jpg

MARINA MARCO

Due for completion in 2006, a selection of stunning luxury apartments by award winning architects, all with parking and terrace gardens with 180 degree water views.

The resort is situated on Korcula, the sixth largest of a thousand dazzling islands set in the clear azure waters of the Adriatic Sea, off the coast of Croatia, once described as “Paradise on Earth” by George Bernard Shaw.

Theyll make there money on that island! Thats for sure. :)

Sibenik was one of the cities with the worst level of unemployment.. However it has staged a good comeback. The government is particularly interest in new projects such as this that will create more jobs and bring further investment. Sibeniks problem is that it sits in between the cities of Split and Zadar which draw away much needed jobs and investment.

Croatia until recently was devoided of large hotel chains. This is great news and it comes on top of the fact that .....

1) Well known international hotel group Regent opened its first hotel in Europe when it recently refurbished Zagreb's 5 star Hotel Esplande

2) Hilton group are working on the new Hilton Dubrovnik

3) Le Meridien are reconstructing Split's former Hotel Lav into a 5 star resort

..... and theres many more happening. :)

Faaaaaarrrrk! :eek2: :eek2: :eek2: :eek2:

They will sell like crazy because this island has so many people around the world that are decendants from those that have emigrated from here over the decades.

Here in Sydney, a large proportion of Croatians come from Korcula island or at least their parents or grandparents do. Every family is filthy rich. They'll have no problem seeling these villas at all. :)

Its their intentions to do so, one of this current governments promises. Its aimed as removing isolation to those on the peninsula and also at the time open up the area to better infrastrutre and also to mainland Croatian cities.

Hotel Lav, Jim Bosjak (west buses) is one of the major stakeholders, it is clear to me now, he has obviously got le meridien to manage it for him

do you know how much of a pain in the arse it is for you currently to drive down to Ston the drive back up what you have already driven past!

really good news is that it will help the winemakers as this could open up new doors for them, making it more accesible for people to visit them.

Hotel Lav, Jim Bosjak (west buses) is one of the major stakeholders, it is clear to me now, he has obviously got le meridien to manage it for him

Thats interesting. Jim Bosnjak until recently was president of the Western Sydney Development board, a post he held for a number of years. He stated in an interview that he sort of gone into partial retirement and that one of his interests is investment and development projects in Croatia. :)

do you know how much of a pain in the arse it is for you currently to drive down to Ston the drive back up what you have already driven past!

really good news is that it will help the winemakers as this could open up new doors for them, making it more accesible for people to visit them.

Theres some famous wine they make there ......

People, no offence intended... but may be do not post that many smaller projects here with separate threads.

People, no offence intended... but may be do not post that many smaller projects here with separate threads.

This section of forum sits dead most of the time Gatis, you should know that by now as you've been here long enough. Cheers :)

Yeah, you may be right. I will try to put up here some of the biggest projects from Riga as well.

You know, today I open and see - huge row of SE Europe projects with few other threads among them.

Yeah, you may be right. I will try to put up here some of the biggest projects from Riga as well.

You know, today I open and see - huge row of SE Europe projects with few other threads among them.

It would be the same if somebody suddenly decided to do the same thing in the skyline thread and make it active for a change. :D

Anyway, I agree with you to a minor extent but its up to all of us to make use of these sections.

Come on Gatis, lets see some more Lativa, especially Riga here. Cheers :)

SinCity, I've been meaning to ask you...Do you have any idea who SinCity majmuna is? We all thought that you were banne!

Picture of Dubrovnik's Hilton Hotel nearing completion .....

http://www.dnevnik.com.hr/admin/upload/images/1079558553Dubrovnik_Hilton_b.jpg

New Passenger Terminal for Dubrovnik .......

http://www.dnevnik.com.hr/admin/upload/images/1079474941dubrovnikB.jpg

Potpisivanje ugovora početak je ambiciozna plana preuređenja Luke Dubrovnik u međunarodnu ukrcajno-iskrcajnu (home-port) luku za brodove na kružnim putovanjima Sredozemljem.

Koncesija do 99 godina

Britanska konzultantska tvrtka G. P. Wild izradila je razvojnu studiju luke zahvaljujući donaciji 350 tisuća eura Europske banke za obnovu i razvitak (EBRD). Osim radova na infrastrukturi, studija obuhvaća potpuno preuređenje lučkog prostora i gradnju popratnih sadržaja.

"Procjene govore da je za to potrebno nešto manje od 100 milijuna eura, koje namjeravamo namaknuti koncesijama na 35 do 99 godina. Posao dogovoren s IGH-om početak je stvaranja infrastrukturnih preduvjeta za prihvat nekoliko kruzera kako bi daljnja ulaganja bila opravdana. Izrada dokumentacije financira se iz proračuna, a sanacija operativne obale s 15 milijuna eura kredita EBRD-a. Za realizaciju kredita još nemamo jamstvo Vlade, no očekujemo ga uskoro jer je projekt ušao među 10 prioritetnih Vladinih projekata", kazao je Vlaho Ćurković, ravnatelj Lučke uprave, najavivši za rujan raspisivanje natječaja za izvođača radova, koji bi trebali potrajati dvije godine.

SinCity, I've been meaning to ask you...Do you have any idea who SinCity majmuna is? We all thought that you were banne!

Nope. I have my suspicions as to who it is and I asked Intervention to have this person banned. It was a bit obvious as to what was happening .....

whats so small about this job,

its massive!!!!

its a mega marina!!!!!!!!!!!!

Project summary .....

Total Size : 48,000sqm
Twin 13 storey eliptical office towers
Seperate 4 level commercial/retail building
Seperate Hotel Complex
Owner : Euroherc Insurance
Construction work has begun.

Further information in Croatian .....
http://www.osiguranje.hr/pocetna.asp?br_vijesti=2134

The TIZ Projekt has Started.

Faze 1 Structure is going up

Faze 2 Bulk Excavation

The TIZ Projekt has Started.

Faze 1 Structure is going up

Faze 2 Bulk Excavation

Thats great news. There has also been news in the last couple of months about the closure of the Lura Dairy factory which is also close to the centre.

It looks destined for new highrise apartments.

i heard about this, i can find out more, i know some cro investors from the diaspora are looking into it

Zadar should do well, now that is the first port of call on the new Dalmatina motorway. The area around Zadar is fairly flat allowing much room for expanision and this is very unique to most Croatian coastal cities.

Very nice. Osijek is a nice city and the scale of this project will work well.

whats so small about this job,

its massive!!!!

its a mega marina!!!!!!!!!!!!

I agree, this isn't small at all.

This will look great and help Sibenik big time.

The only difference is the Rijeka one has a huge shopping complex!

Thats a good bunch of projects. Osijek seems to be evolving.

I like Ivanisevic's project.

http://www.sangulin.hr/nautika/images/marsangslija.jpg

The Marina at Biograd na Moru is massive, there is a strong campaign for Croatia holding the America's Kup in the future. Now that is exciting!!!!!!!

Croatia is working hard to win the kup... one day we hope!

http://www.sangulin.hr/nautika/images/marsangslija.jpg

The Marina at Biograd na Moru is massive, there is a strong campaign for Croatia holding the America's Kup in the future. Now that is exciting!!!!!!!

Croatia is working hard to win the kup... one day we hope!

I would sure hope Croatia could hold the "America's Cup". Surely their yachtsmen should be skilled enough to beat the Yanks with all those beautiful 1000+ islands in the Croat Adriatic providing a superb obstacle - training course. :)

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/dubrovnik_m2.jpg
ACI Dubrovnik

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/cres_m2.jpg
ACI Cres

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/jezera_m1.jpg
ACI Jezera

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/korcula_m2.jpg
ACI Korcula

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/milna_m2.jpg
ACI Milna (Brac)

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/opatija_m2.jpg
ACI Opatija

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/palmizana_m2.jpg
ACI Palmizana (Hvar)

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/piskera_m2.jpg
ACI Piskera (Kornati)

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo/pomer_m2.jpg
ACI Pomer

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo/pula_m1.jpg
Pula

http://www.aci-club.hr/photo1/rab_m1.jpg
Rab

to be contd...

Biograd is too close to Zadar, almost an outer suburb. Not a bad place with loads of potential. :)

Plenty of spots to park a yacht or two. ;)

Beograd looks nice;)

Beograd looks nice;)

Nobody asked your opinion on "Beograd" BTW .....

so this is U/C?

http://www.nekretnine.org/lazarica/maketa1.gif

http://www.nekretnine.org/lazarica/maketa2.jpg

Finally all has been approved after 3 years!

Construction is about to start, there will be apartments, office buildings and carparking, a real mixed use development.

Nice design, hopefully we'll see many more for Split.

Osijek seems to be picking up a bit of pace. Good range of projects.

Osijeks premier project is pretty cool. :)

Is the Lura site as big as the TIZ site? Where is the Lura site to be exact?

Opening of the first Hilton in Croatia in 2005.


Hilton International will be making its official debut in Croatia in May 2005, with the opening of the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik.

The hotel is the outcome of a 20 million Euro investment made by the shipping company Atlantska Plovidba, Hilton International and the Austrian construction company Bau Holding Strabag. Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is strategically positioned on the edge of the historic city walls that enclose the old city. The hotel is to be set in the verdant splendour of a beautiful garden and will boast a great sea view.

The Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik is in fact a reconversion of two former hotels that were originally opened in 1895, combining fascinating 19th century architecture with a modern design that will provide the ultimate in comfort and the very latest technology. The hotel will retain its original twin-palazzo structure, offering 147 guest rooms, many of which will have sea views, and will be characterised by a Mediterranean decor, discreet lighting, warm tones and marble finishing inlaid with valuable woods.

The Executive Floor is to comprise Executive rooms and the Executive Lounge, an exclusive environment with a panoramic terrace, perfect for relaxing or for conducting a discreet business meeting. The Executive Lounge will also offer satellite TV and international press, and a large range of snacks and hot and cold drinks will be provided free of charge all day.

The hotel's event and conference facilities will offer the ultimate in meetings technology, in a complex spanning two floors and comprising 6 Hilton Meetings rooms, a 244 sq.m. Ballroom large enough for up to 250 guests with the capacity to separate to form two rooms, and a foyer perfect for exhibits and presentations.

The hotel's contemporary restaurant will delight the senses with an added touch of local colour, offering a broad range of international cuisine and Dalmatian specialties prepared using freshly-caught seafood. Located on the lower ground floor, this restaurant will also feature a veranda with soaring, expansive windows and a summer terrace. It will also be possible to reserve an area to create an intimate dining experience for up to 12 persons. The Lobby Bar will be the perfect bistrot for light snacks and drinks, and will be transformed in the evening into a piano bar, serving exquisite cocktails with a soft backdrop of live music. Moreover, the hotel Fitness Club and indoor pool will offer pleasant surroundings for relaxation.

Cpt Ante Jerkovic, President of Atlanska Plovidba, declares: "We are pleased that Hilton International, one of the world's finest hotel brands, has selected Dubrovnik as the site of the first Hilton hotel in Croatia. By fully utilizing Hilton's vast global sales network, we hope to reach out to a large percentage of all upper scale travellers who will choose Dubrovnik for their business and leisure journeys".

Didier Martin, Vice President Operations for Hilton International says: "The opening of the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik will be an important moment for the Croatian tourist industry. Hilton decided to invest in this absolutely unique setting, a Unesco World Heritage Site, on the basis of the confirmed major development potential that it offers from both a business and a tourism point of view.

The hotel is an ideal holiday location, within reach of the area's many tourist attractions, and will also ensure business travellers as well as participants to meeting or incentives high standards of service and quality, guaranteed to meet the international standards set by the world's best known hotel brand.

By combining these facilities and standards with a touch of regional flavour, the Hilton Imperial Dubrovnik will quickly become an exemplary reference within the Croatian hotel market.

Ludwig Steinbauer, Member of the Board of STRABAG AG, expressed his contentment that an important part of the architectural history of Dubrovnik returned dynamically, representing quality and beauty. "The Hilton Dubrovnik" he states, "constitutes one of Dubrovnik landmarks and we are especially happy that following the complete renovation and upgrading of the building, the hotel has once again acquired the position that it always held in this unique location" .

great news!!!!!

i cant believe whats going on with croatia....so many projects....maybe eu is making its effect =P (imagine how it would mbe if they were part of it!!!!)

i cant believe whats going on with croatia....so many projects....maybe eu is making its effect =P (imagine how it would mbe if they were part of it!!!!)

It was going to happen sooner or later. Croatia was always loaded with potential. :)

Next will be a Zagreb Hilton ..... Plenty of big hotel chains are now establishing themselves in the country.

This is a big projekt in Gruz, mixed use development, with the extension of the Port, Carparking, Shopping, hotel etc...

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041021/dal-gruz-txt.jpg

U Gružu hotel, terminali i kockarnice

DUBROVNIK - Institut građevinarstva Hrvatske dovršava projektnu dokumentaciju za idejni, glavni i izvedbeni projekt obnove te gradnju 1200 metara operativne obale, lučkog terminala i pratećih objekata u luci Gruž. Modernizacija luke i Batahovine te povećanje njezina kapaciteta provodit će se u tri faze. Izradu projekta i dio radova vrijednih oko 25 milijuna eura kreditirat će Europska banka za obnovu i razvitak (EBRD). Uz to, u tijeku su tri iznimno važna natječaja za gradnje luke i to za izbor nadzornog tijela, izvođača radova i tehničku pomoć pri izvođenju svih poslova.
- Dokumentaciju za ponude IGH treba prikupiti do kraja ove godine, a dotad će se završiti prvi krug natječaja. U ovom tjednu od prijavljene 24 consulting tvrtke iz cijelog svijeta za izbor nadzornog tijela, EBRD i Lučka uprava izabrat će šest najboljih za drugi krug. Potom će se od deset prijavljenih izvođača radova, među kojima su neki vodeći svjetski graditelji, do kraja studenoga izabrati pet najboljih za novi eliminacijski krug. Na natječaj za tehničku pomoć i usuglašavanje svih radova u skladu s načelima EU javilo se sedam tvrtki iz Italije, koja je za izradu potrebne studije darovala 198.000 eura za to, a tvrtka će se izabrati do sredine prosinca - rekao je Vlaho Đurković, ravnatelj Lučke uprave Dubrovnik. Očekuje se da će Vlada do kraja listopada dati ostale suglasnosti za suradnju EBRD-a i Lučke uprave, a Sabor ratificirati ugovor s EBRD-om do kraja ove godine. Doznali smo da je u nacrtu državnog proračuna za iduću godinu predviđeno 15 milijuna kuna za provedbu planiranih zahvata u luci Gruž.

- Moderniziranjem luke s prilaznim cestama povećao bi se kapacitet prihvata turista s brodova na kružnom putovanju, odnosno prihvat tri megacruisera i više manjih brodova. Uz to, sagradili bi se višenamjenski objekti, putnički terminal, garaža, trgovinski centar, hotel, kockarnica i ostali objekti. Ti sadržaji gradili bi se privatnim kapitalom davanjem dugogodišnjih koncesija - kazao je Đurković. Nakon dovršetka svih priprema, radovi bi trebali početi na jesen iduće godine i trajali bi dvije godine. Cijeli projekt razvitka gruškog bazena stajao bi otprilike 98 milijuna američkih dolara.

Cool, this is a good idea. A Croatia - projects and construction super-thread!

yes it is cool,

i would like if we could be able to post threads under this heading because there are so many projects happening.

Good suggestion. Less likelyhood of them being deleted once they get forgotten. Easier to update info as well rather than hunting the threads down one by one. :)

there are already 8 pages so when reaching about 10 pages create a part 2 please with a link to the first part.
lots of forumers do not have a fast connection :)

there are already 8 pages so when reaching about 10 pages create a part 2 please with a link to the first part.
lots of forumers do not have a fast connection :)

Thanks De Snor! ;)

Work has begun on a new definitive building for the Croatian city of Osijek.

The Esseker Centre will be a new office and residential complex that will be distinctive and a landmark in the city centre. This is one of many new buildings for this city .....

http://www.osijek-online.com/vijesti/images/000167_1.jpg

http://www.osijek-online.com/vijesti/clanak2000-0-0167.htm

Na jednoj od najatraktivnijih gradskih lokacija u Ribarskoj ulici, koja već duže vrijeme zjapi prazna, uskoro će započeti gradnja moderne poslovno-stambene zgrade ˝Esseker centar˝. Na nekoliko etaža, uz neobičan izgled fasade i podzemne garaže te mali trg u unutrašnjosti centra, nova će zgrada svakako oplemeniti zapušteni izgled Šamačke ulice, ali i jasno povezati središte grada sa Zimskom lukom. Zgrada će u prizemlju imati ugostiteljske i trgovačke sadržaje, dok će se na gornjim katovima u najam dati poslovni prostori, ali i moderni stanovi. Uz otvoreni lift, kao svojevrsnu atrakciju, ˝Esseker centar˝ će na vrhu imati i panoramski restoran.

Iako nema spora da će ˝Esseker˝ znatno uljepšati neugledni dio najstrožeg centra grada, nekima je još uvijek u sjećanju ono maglovito jutro i misteriozno rušenje poznatog osječkog kestena...

Dražen Stojčić

Awsome architecture.

I think croatia will be the sister city of amsterdam in terms of architecture!

Also a new Zagreb brige over Sava is U/C. It is the biggest and most expensive temporary project in Zagreb. It is a part of future Central Wastewater Treatment Plant (Centralni uređaj za pročišćavanje otpadnih voda) for the city of Zagreb. The work on this project started 2 years ago by construction of the Domovinski most (Homeland Bridge) which will carry wastewater from the right bank of the Sava River and the New Zagreb area to the pumping station and water treatment plant which will be located on the other side of the river. Drinking water coming from the well area on the right side of the Sava River will also be transferred using this bridge. The bridge will also accommodate motor vehicle, tram, bicycle and pedestrian traffic. It will be 840 m in length. When completed, this project will cost cca 180 millions euros.

Thanks Lopov,

Welcome to the forum!

Welcome Lopov to the forums! :)

Work has begun on a new definitive building for the Croatian city of Osijek.

The Esseker Centre will be a new office and residential complex that will be distinctive and a landmark in the city centre. This is one of many new buildings for this city .....

http://www.osijek-online.com/vijesti/images/000167_1.jpg

http://www.osijek-online.com/vijesti/clanak2000-0-0167.htm

Very interesting project.

Its also interesting how its called "Esseker Centre". Esseker is German for Osijeker or Osjecan (citizen of Osijek) being that Essek is the German name of this city. :)

Actualy, Essek is a Hungarian name accepted by Germans. In old Austria-Hungarian Monarchy Osijek was in a Hungarian part, where Hungarian language was dominant. But it is very interesting how many new projects in eastern and central Europe have English or German names (in Zagreb: Eurocenter, Zagrebtower, Eurotower, Agramis, Almeria tower…).

Actualy, Essek is a Hungarian name accepted by Germans. In old Austria-Hungarian Monarchy Osijek was in a Hungarian part, where Hungarian language was dominant. But it is very interesting how many new projects in eastern and central Europe have English or German names (in Zagreb: Eurocenter, Zagrebtower, Eurotower, Agramis, Almeria tower…).

Have they done anything further with the Almeria Tower. Its supposed to be a huge project with over 40,000+ sqms ........ ?

Yes, Almeria is a huge project. Works on tower began early this summer. It is hard to find any information on Internet, but I saw yesterday they are digging a big hole for fundaments. I don't know when it should be finnished. (Sorry for my bad English.)

I'll find some information like I always do. I'll post it in the Zagreb thread. ;)

Yes, Almeria is a huge project. Works on tower began early this summer. It is hard to find any information on Internet, but I saw yesterday they are digging a big hole for fundaments. I don't know when it should be finnished. (Sorry for my bad English.)

I found some info on Almeria Tower and I have posted this information on the link below. Thanks for the tip Lopov, this tower has been one of the hardest to find any information, but I managed to find info and some pics :) ......

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=2478809#post2478809

Is this builiding on the corner of Vukovarska/Heinzelova?

http://www.spillerfarmer.hr/ponuda/slike/Vuk_Heinz_1_m.jpg

http://www.spillerfarmer.hr/ponuda/slike/Vuk_Heinz_2_m.jpg

These must have been original schematics

Is this builiding on the corner of Vukovarska/Heinzelova?

http://www.spillerfarmer.hr/ponuda/slike/Vuk_Heinz_1_m.jpg

http://www.spillerfarmer.hr/ponuda/slike/Vuk_Heinz_2_m.jpg

These must have been original schematics

I'm not too sure. The original schematics called for a taller tower ..... 25-30 stories ......... looks like the original plan above.

Actually it isn't the one above. Thats a different complex to which the site is either for sale or sold. The plan to Almeria differs in the sense the tower doesn't sit in the narrow corner. I think the plan above is for the adjacent corner to Almeria .....

SinCity, you are a genius. And that's why I have a new mission for you: New Museum of Contemporary Art (Muzej suvremene umjetnosti) is U/S in New Zagreb. Works on this museum bengun last year. Would you please try to find some pictures and post it? I really couldn't find any. This is the article about museum construction (in Croatian):


POČELI RADOVI NA NOVOJ ZGRADI MUZEJA SUVREMENE UMJETNOSTI
ponedjeljak, 17.11.2003 13:17

Ministar kulture Antun Vujić i zagrebačka gradonačelnica Vlasta Pavić otvorili su danas radove na izgradnji nove zgrade Muzeja suvremene umjetnosti na lokaciji sjeveroistočno od križanja Avenije Dubrovnik i Avenije Većeslava Holjevca u Novom Zagrebu. L

Gradnju muzeja, koja bi trebala biti završena do kraja 2006., kako je istaknuto na otvorenju, zajednički će financirati Grad Zagreb i Ministarstvo kulture. Procijenjeno je da će cjelokupna zgrada stajati oko 310 milijuna kuna.

Autor projekta nove muzejske zgrade je arhitekt Igor Franić, čiji je rad nagrađen prvom nagradom na Natječaju za gradnju Muzeja suvremene umjetnosti 1999.

Ukupna površina zgrade je oko 15.000 četvornih metara, a osim podruma i prizemlja, zgrada će imati tri kata.

Projektnu dokumentaciju za zgradu izradila je tvrtka Arhing-trade, dok je za izgradnju muzeja stručno povjerenstvo odabralo tvrtku "Tehnika" iz Zagreba kao najpovoljnijeg ponuđača. Grad Zagreb sa spomenutom je tvrtkom sklopio ugovor o građenju u iznosu od oko 170 milijuna kuna bez PDV-a.

O važnosti gradnje Muzeja suvremene umjetnosti na današnjem otvorenju govorili su ministar kulture Antun Vujić, zagrebačka gradonačelnica Vlasta Pavić i ravnateljica MSU-a Snježana Pintarić, koja je, uz ostalo, naglasila da je to prva muzejska zgrada koja se gradi u Zagrebu nakon 100 godina.

www.index.hr

The reason why i thought it was is because on the location map is says Almeria

The Tramway is returning to the streets of Dubrovnik.

Connecting Gruz to Pile (the northern side of the old city)

http://www.slobodnadalmacija.hr/20041028/images/du20a.jpg

Povratak tramvaja na dubrovačke ulice?
Povratak dubrovačkog tramvaja koji je svoju zadnju turu od Pila do Gruža odvozio u srpnju davne 1970. godine tema je o kojoj i stručnjaci i obični građani, emotivno vezani uz nezaboravnog "Žućka", redovito raspravljaju, no bez konkretnih rezultata.
Pokušaji da se jedan od najpoznatijih simbola prošlostoljetnog Dubrovnika oživi ostali su samo na prijedlozima, a na osobit prijam nisu naišle ni polovične zamisli poput pretvaranja tramvaja u muzejski eksponat u službi ugostiteljstva i turizma.
Takvu je inicijativu proteklih godina poticao "Žućkov" vlasnik Ante Buško, no njegova težnja za postavljanjem tramvaja na predio Brsalja nije ostvarena: grad Dubrovnik usvojio je idejno rješenje budućeg izgleda platoa Pila u kojem nije bilo mjesta za "prometni izložak", pa je i ideja zamrla.
Jednaka je sudbina snašla i projekt dubrovačkog višeg građevinskog tehničara Emila Polovića kojim je, uz primjereno rasterećenje prometa, bilo predviđeno uvođenje suvremenog električnog tramvaja, svojevrsnog "Žućkova" nasljednika koji bi osim stroge gradske zone od Kantafiga do Pila i Svetog Jakova odvojcima s Dubrovnikom povezao Mokošicu i Cavtat, sve do zračne luke.
Kao najpogodniji za održavanje zamišljene linije Polović je odabrao teksaški model tramvaja Avanto/s70, koji razvija brzinu od 105 kilometara na sat, što bi dostajalo da udaljenost između najzapadnije i najistočnije točke grada Dubrovnika prevali za otprilike pet minuta.
No projekt nije privukao pozornost odgovornih, pa je vizija o MEPO-u, kako je autor nazvao novo dubrovačko "električno prometalo", ostala u nacrtima.
O tramvaju kao sadržaju koji nedostaje progovorio je ovog tjedna i dubrovački HSS na predstavljanju Masterplana Dubrovnika kao turističke destinacije. Oživljavanje dubrovačkog tramvaja naveli su kao jednu od glavnih smjernica programa, a planirana trasa spojila bi naselje Mokošicu s hotelom Belvedere kao posljednjom postajom.
Osim povratka tramvaja, koji bi vozio u skladu s ekološkim standardima, na potezu Komolac - Mokošica gradila bi se i garaža radi lakšeg protoka prometa, posebice u sezoni, kad nastaje zagušenje prometnica turističkim autobusima koji prevoze putnike s kruzera.

Wow, thats great stuff. What they should do is return the old style trams to give Dubrovnik more character and charm (like there isn't plenty of it :D).

Otherwise they could use the Croatian built "CroTram" which rolls out across Zagreb in the next 6 months.

I love trams! :)

Lopov - I'm still looking for those pics. ;)

The Bridge linking Croatia 2.2km long from Ploce to Peljasac, to start in the very near future.

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041029/hrv-dvotracni-txt.jpg

Fantastic looking Bridge..

More info in Croatian:

Dvotračni most od 2,2 km spojit će Hrvatsku

Most Komarna Pelješac bit će dvotračni, dužine 2,2 kilometra i počet će se graditi sredinom iduće godine. To je ono najvažnije što se zasad zna o projektu koji bi trebao u velikoj mjeri obilježiti mandat Sanaderove vlade, a koji se smatra svojevrsnim kontinuitetom jedne stare ideje o spajanju hrvatskog kopna, kod Neuma presječena teritorijem BiH. Tom se idejom bavio i prvi predsjednik Hrvatske Franjo Tuđman, a Sanaderova ekipa već je razrađuje u novoj verziji.
Hoće li taj most biti betonski ili čelični, viseći ili osovljen na podmorske litice, to još ne možemo reći, jer sve ovisi o rezultatima ispitivanja podmorja koji su upravo u tijeku kaže ministar mora, prometa i turizma Božidar Kalmeta. Sigurno je, međutim, da će gradnja početi sredinom iduće godine kaže ministar, zasad vrlo oprezan i kad je riječ o drugim detaljima, posebice cijeni. Računa se da taj projekt neće stajati manje od 100 milijuna eura.

Ispitivanje podmorja
Kalmeta, međutim, naglašava da gradnja mosta Komarna Pelješac, kojim Hrvatska dobiva kopneni spoj, neće utjecati na projekt gradnje autoceste prema Dubrovniku, što će malom dionicom prolaziti kroz BiH. To su dva posve odvojena projekta i gradnja autoceste Split Dubrovnik nastavlja se neovisno o mostu.
Podmorje ispod budućeg mosta ispituju stručnjaci iz nekoliko stranih i jedne domaće tvrtke, na brodu pod ruskom zastavom, koji je opremljen odgovarajućim laboratorijem.
Radi se na velikoj dubini, i do 120 metara, kaže Dominik Brigović, koji taj posao nadzire iz Dubrovnika. Dr. Jure Radić, nekad jedan od vodećih HDZ-ovih političara, a danas profesor na Građevinskom fakultetu u Zagrebu, kaže da je nakon prvih ispitivanja "teško očekivati prepovoljne vijesti". Neretva je na to područje nanijela mnogo mulja, pa je čvrsto tlo na velikim dubinama, što znači da će temelji mosta biti duboki i stoga skupi. Most bi bio puno jeftiniji da je čvrsta podmorska litica bliže površini, zaključuje Radić.
Izrada idejnog projekta povjerena je Zavodu za konstrukciju Građevinskog fakulteta. Idejni projekt radit će se u tri varijante i mora biti dovršen unutar četiri mjeseca od dovršetka ispitivanja.
Politički motivi za gradnju mosta Komarna Pelješac snažniji su od onih gospodarskih.
Nije logično da netko tko iz Ploča ide u bolnicu u Dubrovnik mora prolaziti kroz drugu državu i četiri puta pokazivati osobne dokumente kaže glasnogovornik Vlade i HDZ-a Ratko Maček. Most će oživjeti cijeli hrvatski jug, a pogotovu otoke Korčulu i Lastovo, kojima će skratiti vezu s kopnom. Kad Hrvatska uđe u Europsku uniju, a to će biti za nekoliko godina, schengenski režim pomaknut će se na granicu s BiH, čime će stanovnicima Hrvatske postati još teže prelaziti tu granicu.
No ideja o gradnji mosta koji bi zaobišao teritorij BiH nastala je još za života bivšeg predsjednika države Franje Tuđmana. Uoči parlamentarnih izbora 2000. godine bio je to jedan od glavnih HDZ-ovih projekata u 10. izbornoj jedinici, u kojoj su listu te stranke predvodili dr. Jure Radić, dr. Ivo Sanader i Luka Bebić. Sanader je poslije preuzeo to staro predizborno obećanje i sada kreće u realizaciju. Iduće srijede, kad u Saboru završi aktualni sat, premijer s ekipom suradnika odlazi na spomenuti ruski brod da bi i uvidom na terenu pribavio informacije o budućem izgledu mosta. A i o mogućoj cijeni.
U stručnim se krugovima pribojavaju da bi most ipak mogao biti višestruko skuplji od 100 milijuna eura. Nedavno je, naime, jedan takav most završen u Grčkoj, gdje je gradnja stajala oko milijardu eura. Stanovnici okolnih područja koji imaju građevinsko zemljište profitirali su međutim i prije nego što se most počeo graditi. Zemljište u okolici Stona, na primjer, već doseže cijenu od 100 eura za četvorni metar.

Turistička zona?
I bivši ministar obnove Radimir Čačić priznaje da je razmišljao o gradnji takvog mosta, ali ako se realno sagledavaju financijske mogućnosti, to ne može biti prioritet. Prema njegovu mišljenju, Sanaderova odluka da sada kreće u gradnju mosta prije je odraz demagogije nego osjećaja za realno. Čačić je uvjeren da Sanaderova ekipa usporava veliki projekt cestogradnje. Naime, dok je prijašnja vlada imala cilj do 2008. godine autocestu sagraditi do Dubrovnika, sadašnja Vlada namjerava do 2008. godine doći samo do Ploča. Gradnja mosta u toj je situaciji ludovanje iako nema sumnje oko toga da bi taj projekt bio koristan za 5000 stanovnika koji žive na tom području. Čačićeva je procjena da bi most stajao 250 do 300 milijuna eura.
Postoji međutim način, tvrdi bivši ministar, a sada HNS-ov saborski zastupnik Čačić, da se most podigne bez troška za državu. Područje kojim će prolaziti most i cesta kroz Pelješac trebalo bi prostornim planom proglasiti turističkom zonom. Država bi zajedno s lokalnom vlašću mogla izdati koncesiju na 30 godina ulagačima koji bi u toj zoni podigli 2-3 tisuće hotelskih i 6-7 tisuća apartmanskih kreveta. Onaj tko investira u tu gradnju, imao bi interes i za projekt gradnje mosta, kaže Čačić, dodajući da je potkraj svog ministarskog mandata s potencijalnim partnerima o tome već vodio konkretne razgovore.
Gradnja mosta neće se sviđati susjedima iz BiH, smatra se u političkim krugovima, ali je oni ne mogu spriječiti. Politička klima između dviju država neće se pokvariti bude li gradnja autoceste išla svojim tijekom, jer to je jedna od malobrojnih točaka suradnje koja ni u jednom trenutku nije bila sporna, s obzirom na to da i BiH time dobiva izlaz prema Europi.

Huge bridge! Welcome to the forum Primorac. :)

With over a 2km span, this will make for a big bridge

Recently completed a 500 metre long tunnel to the north of the Dalmatian city of Šibenik. This will form part of a new upgraded road network that will provide citizens of the towns Drniš i Knin quicker access to the coast ....

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041103/dal_tunel_1400562.jpg

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/newsroom/regions/dalmatia/137672/index.do

SinCity, you are a genius. And that's why I have a new mission for you: New Museum of Contemporary Art (Muzej suvremene umjetnosti) is U/S in New Zagreb. Works on this museum bengun last year. Would you please try to find some pictures and post it? I really couldn't find any. This is the article about museum construction (in Croatian):


POČELI RADOVI NA NOVOJ ZGRADI MUZEJA SUVREMENE UMJETNOSTI
ponedjeljak, 17.11.2003 13:17

Ministar kulture Antun Vujić i zagrebačka gradonačelnica Vlasta Pavić otvorili su danas radove na izgradnji nove zgrade Muzeja suvremene umjetnosti na lokaciji sjeveroistočno od križanja Avenije Dubrovnik i Avenije Većeslava Holjevca u Novom Zagrebu. L

Gradnju muzeja, koja bi trebala biti završena do kraja 2006., kako je istaknuto na otvorenju, zajednički će financirati Grad Zagreb i Ministarstvo kulture. Procijenjeno je da će cjelokupna zgrada stajati oko 310 milijuna kuna.

Autor projekta nove muzejske zgrade je arhitekt Igor Franić, čiji je rad nagrađen prvom nagradom na Natječaju za gradnju Muzeja suvremene umjetnosti 1999.

Ukupna površina zgrade je oko 15.000 četvornih metara, a osim podruma i prizemlja, zgrada će imati tri kata.

Projektnu dokumentaciju za zgradu izradila je tvrtka Arhing-trade, dok je za izgradnju muzeja stručno povjerenstvo odabralo tvrtku "Tehnika" iz Zagreba kao najpovoljnijeg ponuđača. Grad Zagreb sa spomenutom je tvrtkom sklopio ugovor o građenju u iznosu od oko 170 milijuna kuna bez PDV-a.

O važnosti gradnje Muzeja suvremene umjetnosti na današnjem otvorenju govorili su ministar kulture Antun Vujić, zagrebačka gradonačelnica Vlasta Pavić i ravnateljica MSU-a Snježana Pintarić, koja je, uz ostalo, naglasila da je to prva muzejska zgrada koja se gradi u Zagrebu nakon 100 godina.

www.index.hr

Lopov, you have given me the worst mission ever! ;)

Anyway, I have not had much luck in finding the winning design, (I think!)

But I have found some interesting designs that were placed by various architecture firms.

This design is by Croatian architects Randic-Turato. There design calls for a large metal "tent" ........

http://www.randic-turato.hr/visions/muzej/01%20Duplerica.jpg
http://www.randic-turato.hr/visions/muzej/08%20Vizualizacija.jpg
http://www.randic-turato.hr/visions/muzej/03%20Fasada.jpg

This design is by Dutch architects Cie .........

http://www.cie.nl/Pages/proj-pages/Public/9924-museum-Zagreb/museum-zagreb-500.jpg

http://www.cie.nl/Pages/index.html?projecten

Another Croatian submission by AP-92 ......

http://www.ap-92.hr/msu/msu-mak.jpg
http://www.ap-92.hr/msu/msu-zap.jpg
http://www.ap-92.hr/msu/msu-jug.jpg
http://www.ap-92.hr/msu/msu-ist.jpg

It seems Split is being left behind. Is there any interesting projects in Split or any on the horizon?
Thanks

It seems Split is being left behind. Is there any interesting projects in Split or any on the horizon?
Thanks

ice-man, this is the link to the Split projects. there is plenty of news on various cities in the city section here:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=146034

Worlds golfing elite to play at new Golf Coarse just completed in Dubrovnik.

Golfska elita dolazit će na Srđ (http://www.vecernji-list.hr/newsroom/regions/dalmatia/140677/index.do)

Worlds golfing elite to play at new Golf Coarse just completed in Dubrovnik.

Golfska elita dolazit će na Srđ (http://www.vecernji-list.hr/newsroom/regions/dalmatia/140677/index.do)

Its been built on the hilltop of Srdj that rises high over Dubrovnik. It has fantastic views of the city of Dubrovnik below. The complex has 18 holes, a hotel and its more a golf resort.

Can someone if possible find a map of the future Split to Dubrovnik motorway, particularly the route from Split to Ploce. I can only find Zagreb to Split.
Thanks

Can someone if possible find a map of the future Split to Dubrovnik motorway, particularly the route from Split to Ploce. I can only find Zagreb to Split.
Thanks

Yes, ice-man, I have one:
http://www.hr/hrvatska/image/hrvatska_autoceste.gif

New university campus to be built in Croatian city Rijeka :)
Rijeka is third biggest city in Croatia with cca 200 000 inhabitants and 8000 students. New campus will be placed in Trsat area, present military zone. Construction should start next year, when Croatian Army leave that zone.

This is how does it looke like today:
http://www.uniri.hr/kampus_ortofoto.jpg

And how should it look like when finnished:
http://www.uniri.hr/fotoKampus1natjecaj.jpg


link to the article about new Campus (only in Croatian)

http://www.novilist.hr/default.asp?WCI=Pretrazivac&WCU=28612863285928592863285A28582858285C28632863286328592858285B285C285F285B28632863286328592863H

It seems that this big project of Rijeka University Campus is really going to be realized :) . Yesterday Croatian Goverment made agreeement about taking loan of 490 mil. kunas (or 70 mil. euros).

This is the article from Novi list:

Sveučilištu u Rijeci odobren kredit od 490 milijuna kuna

RIJEKA – Vijest da je Vlada Republike Hrvatske dala suglasnost na kreditno zaduženje za izgradnju I. faze Sveučilišnog kampusa na lokalitetu bivše vojarne na Trsatu, za nas je očekivana, kazao je jučer rektor Sveučilišta u Rijeci akademik Daniel Rukavina, nakon što smo ga po primitku navedene vijesti od Ministarstva znanosti obrazovanja i športa zamolili za komentar.
– Rezultat je to četverogodišnjeg kontinuiranog rada Sveučilišta na izradi razvojnih programa naših sastavnica, izradi Prostornog programa i urbanističko-arhitektonskog rješenja Sveučilišnog kampusa i ostale projektne dokumentacije. Posebno ističem i studiju o opravdanosti programa ulaganja u I. fazu kampusa. Duboko sam uvjeren da program razvoja Sveučilišta i u sklopu toga izgradnja Sveučilišnog kampusa, predstavlja najznačajniji projekt za razvoj zapadne Hrvatske u sljedećim desetljećima. Dinamičan razvoj Sveučilišta koji smo omogućili prethodnim investicijskim ciklusom i osmišljavanjem velikog programa stambenih kredita za naše djelatnike, sada se nastavlja programom izgradnje I. faze kampusa. Stvaramo infrastrukturu i programe za snažan znanstveni i intelektualni potencijal koji će se preliti u sve sfere ljudskih aktivnosti i snažno poticati razvoj zapadne Hrvatske temeljen na znanju i novim tehnologijama, kaže Rukavina.
Između ostalog, realizacija ovoga projekta omogućuje i povrat oduzete crkvene imovine, što znači da će Teološki fakultet dobiti vrhunski prostor u sadašnjoj zgradi Filozofskog fakulteta te će biti uključen u sastav Sveučilišta u Rijeci. S druge strane, bit će riješan problem razvoja Fakulteta za turistički i hotelski menadžment u Opatiji, jer je Crkva odustala od potraživanja zgrade u kojoj ta ustanova djeluje.
Za izgradnju svih objekata I. faze Sveučilišnog kampusa, potrebno je osigurati 541 milijun kuna. Odobrenim kreditnim aranžmanom Sveučilište dobiva 490 milijuna kuna, koji se moraju realizirati u sljedeće 3 godine.
– Veliki je to izazov za koji je Sveučilište spremno. Za tri godine slika Trsata bit će temeljito izmijenjena. Obilježit će je ne samo novi objekti, već i tisuće mladih ljudi i bogatstvo intelektualnih, kulturnih i zabavnih sadržaja. Ovim projektom najviše je dobila naša mladež. Želim zahvaliti Vladi Republike Hrvatske i premijeru Ivi Sanaderu koji je pokazao puno razumijevanje i dao podršku programu. Posebnu zahvalnost želim iskazati ministru znanosti, obrazovanja i športa dr. Draganu Primorcu koji je tijekom brojnih posjeta i rasprava koje smo imali, bezrezervno podržao program kampusa i druge razvojne programe Sveučilišta u Rijeci, poručio je rektor Rukavina.

Elvira MARINKOVIĆ ŠKOMRLJ

Thanks for the updates on Rijeka. Aparently Rijeka has a young population because of the many universities it has.

Lots of information on Croatia. It will take me a while to read all this. :)

«WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka» Growing

Rijeka, 2nd September 2004
The multipurpose trade centre “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka”, with the total covered surface area of 140,000 m2, planned to be opened in the first half of the year 2006, is becoming reality. Numerous journalists could see for themselves when they accompanied Rijeka mayor Vojko Obersnel and members of the City Administration in their visit to this large building site.

The “WTC Shopping Centre Rijeka” project manager Sergio Innocenti pointed out that it is going to be one of the most beautiful, most modern and most functional of the multipurpose trade centres, not only in Croatia, but Europe as well. For its realisation, an investment of round 150m Euros has been envisaged, while it will employ round 1,300 people once it has become completed.

The building of such a demanding object has become possible due to the seriousness of the investor Policentro Rijeka d.o.o., but also due to the good cooperation with local authorities, first of all the mayor, who, since the very beginning, has had trust in this project, despite all the problems that accompanied its realisation, emphasised Innocenti.

Three underground floor levels have been built, as well as the first two floor levels of the business tower. The future ground floor, the location for a large supermarket, is just being built. Almost 43% of the trade area have already been sold or leased on a long term, particularly larger trade areas, while the final internal arrangement of the business tower will depend on future buyers, with whom negotiations are still being held. Although housing facilities have not been envisaged in the business tower, there have been enquiries for the purchase of flats, in case there is such a possibility. This is something still to be pondered upon, clarified Innocenti. Therefore, the internal arrangement will depend on the sale of the space. Negotiations with Italian companies that already have are planning to open their representations in Rijeka, namely, Croatia, are also underway.

Three underground floor levels have been built, as well as the first two floor levels of the business tower. The future ground floor, the location for a large supermarket, is just being built. Almost 43% of the trade area have already been sold or leased on a long term, particularly larger trade areas, while the final internal arrangement of the business tower will depend on future buyers, with whom negotiations are still being held. Although housing facilities have not been envisaged in the business tower, there have been enquiries for the purchase of flats, in case there is such a possibility. This is something still to be pondered upon, clarified Innocenti. Therefore, the internal arrangement will depend on the sale of the space. Negotiations with Italian companies that already have are planning to open their representations in Rijeka, namely, Croatia, are also underway.

Policentro d.o.o. Rijeka, in the majority ownership of “Policentro S.p.a.” from Italy, company that specialises in building important multipurpose trade centres in Italy and abroad, is the investor. Rizzani de Eccher S.p.a., from Udine in Italy, is in charge of carrying out the construction works. Through its Croatian branch, Rizzani de Eccher d.o.o., they outsourced the building of the foundations to the GP Krk d.d., while Montmontaža d.d. took over the construction works. December 2005 is the scheduled time of completion, while the opening of the Centre is envisaged for the first half of the year 2006.

Mayor Obersnel expressed his satisfaction with the dynamics of construction works, namely, the WTC Rijeka completion by 2006. This biggest single investment in the city will provide new facilities, a new quality of services and new standards, and, what is most important is that the Trade Centre will employ 1,300 people, pointed out Obersnel.

The participation of the city in the project realisation consists in the building of the roundabout. The making of its project documentation is underway, while its realisation follows in the year 2005. All the project documentation for the building of tunnel connections to the future road D-404, the construction of which will coincide with the building of WTC Rijeka, has been completed. The City of Rijeka owns about 9% of the WTC Company Rijeka and, according to the Agreement, this part ownership will be refunded to the city upon the completion of the construction works.

The first four floor levels will locate round hundred and sixty smaller or larger shops as well as nine large trade spaces of more than 1,000 m2, among which also a hypermarket of over 8,000 m2.

The fifth floor level is intended for entertainment and leisure facilities, being planned for 10 multiplex cinemas, restaurants, fitness clubs and other entertainment and sports facilities.

Besides the underground car parks, seven above the ground car parks will be built, situated sideways from the trade floor levels, with a total of round 64,000 m2 of car park surface area and 2,150 parking places for cars.

The complex also envisages a fifteen-floor business tower, with offices, congress and conference halls, suitable for holding different manifestations. The Centre will be within easy reach by car or public transport. In order to improve the traffic flow, a one-way road will be built around the whole of the complex, thus enabling a fast and undisturbed car traffic and an easier reach of the car parks on all of the floor levels.
Incoming and outgoing tunnel connections to the fast road D-404 have also been planned.


http://www.policentro.it/versione_eng/progetti/in_realizzazione/rijeka_tavole_progetto/tav06g.jpg
http://www.rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/0572168v.JPG
http://www.rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/06/6923900v.JPG
http://www.randic-turato.hr/visions/WTCRIJEKA/RUPA.jpg

Czech Cultural Centre Foundation Stone Laid in Rijeka

Rijeka, 20th September 2004
A three-day manifestation marking the 90th anniversary of “Češka Beseda” in Rijeka and the 10th anniversary of its resumption, ended on Sunday 19th of September with the laying of the foundation stone for the future Czech Cultural Centre in Ćićarijska road in Hosti.

In the presence of numerous guests among who were also Dr. Petr Buriánek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic in Croatia, members of Croatian parliament and representatives of ethnic minorities that live in the area of Rijeka, the City of Rijeka Mayor, Mr. Vojko Obersnel, laid the foundation stone for the future Czech Cultural Centre.

Beside the foundation stone, Mrs. Fanika Ghusak, president of “Češka Beseda” Rijeka, laid the document written in Croatian and in Czech with the date of the foundation stone laying and a short text about the this ceremony and its participants.

The land for the building of the Czech Cultural centre was bought from the City of Rijeka in the March of 2001. Architect Patrizia Tricoli has made the project documentation. The Czech Cultural Home will have about 1,100 square meters, consisting of basement, ground floor and one storey. “Češka Beseda” Rijeka will have its headquarters in it. The building will have a small catering facility, rooms for accommodating guest ensembles and companies, as well as an auditorium and a stage for cultural and other programmes.

The estimated amount for the building and its interior decoration is around 9 million Kuna. The works should be done in two phases. In the first phase that should be completed in the year 2005, the whole of the building will be constructed. The second phase will take care of the interior decoration of the building and the surrounding landscaping.

The building of this Centre is financially supported by the City of Rijeka, the Primorje-Gorski kotar County, the Ethnic Minorities Office of the Republic of Croatia, the Czech Republic and numerous friends from the Czech Republic who have already given their donations, be it financial, for the acquisition of the land, be it in construction material for the works on the Centre. The Czech city of Ostrava has already donated construction iron, while Češke Budjeovice donated timber.

http://www.rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/20/0028584v.JPG
http://www.rijeka.hr/Slike/2004/09/20/3712274v.JPG

The World Bank approved a US$156.5 million loan for the Croatia Rijeka Gateway Project

This integrated project involves City of Rijeka, Port of Rijeka, Port Authority, Hrvatske ceste, Hrvatske autoceste, and the Government of Croatia. It will bring substantial benefits to Croatia and citizens of Rijeka and Croatia. It is the largest project which World bank ever supported in Croatia.
The project will help to restore and rehabilitate Rijeka Port to its traditional role to keep serving as a port not only for Croatia but Central Europe. The project is designed to increase cargo traffic by 7% each year over the next six years, and to encrease passenger traffic by 5%, each year also over the next six years. This increase in the port will be done by privatising the port operations over the period of time gradually, which will lead to reduction, over time, government substitutes to the port, and saving money for the national budget.
The project will do much more than just economic benefit for Rijeka and Croatia. The redeveloped part of Rijeka Port for urban purposes will allow the location for shopping and other attractive facillities near the waterfront of Rijeka. The construction of the connector from the port to the road around Rijeka through tunnel, will significantly reduce pollution and noise from traffic, which will now pass under the city.
The completion of the Rijeka bypass road will bring to a significant saving of time for people transiting around Rijeka, tourists and commercial traffic. It is estimated that by 2006 the average time that a truck takes to transit Rijeka will be reduced from one hour to twenty minutes. This will not only produce economic benefits but it will improve the quality of life in Rijeka and people transiting Rijeka. This projects however extends beyond Rijeka, there is also a component that will help remove 30 micro-spots of high traffic accidents across Croatia. This will reduce costs but more importantly it will help save lives of people on Croatian roads. Lastly this project will rehabilitate the concrete Krk bridge which has begun to deteriorate
The IBRD loan for the project has a 15-year maturity, with a grace period of 5 years. The project, valued at US$264 million in total, is expected to be completed by 2009.

Great Update on Rijeka Long Foot! I think once they finish that large shopping mall then it will draw a lot more investments. Does anyone know if there are any residential projects in Rijeka?

http://www.dnevnik.com.hr/index.php?article=5326]Varazdin ( [url) Projekt[/URL]

http://www.dnevnik.com.hr/admin/upload/images/1100123117vz-stanovi_hajdinjakB.jpg

Company Called Stanoing, is investing 5 Million Euro to build this Closed Neighbourhood...seems that these types of neighbourhoods are popular considering the massive Hotoville complex that is being built in Sv Nedelja.

http://www.dnevnik.com.hr/index.php?article=5326]Varazdin ( [url) Projekt[/URL]

http://www.dnevnik.com.hr/admin/upload/images/1100123117vz-stanovi_hajdinjakB.jpg

Company Called Stanoing, is investing 5 Million Euro to build this Closed Neighbourhood...seems that these types of neighbourhoods are popular considering the massive Hotoville complex that is being built in Sv Nedelja.

Thats pretty good news for Varazdin!

Did you also know that there is another new development for this city. The design is by a well known international Japanese architect. It involves the Vindija site next to the Drava River. I'll see if I can find the information.

Super awesome... Go Croatia :)

http://www.aplan.hr/images/exterijer_bastijanovaZC3-big.jpg

15,000sqm of Office space due for completion in 2005.

has anyone got information on the algoritam building in Zagreb?

As much as I hate to say it, this thread won't have the same information as it did along time ago. This irrational banning of good Croats was just some biased desition! SinCity, if you can read this, I am sorry that this worthless banning spree has occured! NO MORE INFORMATION IS COMING OUT OF CROATIA WHEN SINCITY IS NOT HERE!

has anyone got information on the algoritam building in Zagreb?

You mean Algoritam bookstore?

Temporary they are settled in hotel "Dubrovnik", Zagreb center:
http://www.fsb.hr/~dzorc/photo/zagreb/zagreb++/IM_P3130018.JPG

As much as I hate to say it, this thread won't have the same information as it did along time ago. This irrational banning of good Croats was just some biased desition! SinCity, if you can read this, I am sorry that this worthless banning spree has occured! NO MORE INFORMATION IS COMING OUT OF CROATIA WHEN SINCITY IS NOT HERE!

SinCity, amongst many others was crucified http://smiles.zy.cz/313.gif in order to end the Serb-Croat conflict here which in turn proved to be a one sided action.

However with all due respect to Long Foot as he has done an excellent job maintaining SinCity's legacy here. So congratulations to Long Foot for updating the info on Croatia. The rest of Croats here will also be helping out too. :)

Thanks, Astroboy!
I am doing my best ;)

Thanks, Astroboy!
I am doing my best ;)

Seriously my friend .............. "WELL DONE"! :)

Thanks, Astroboy!
I am doing my best ;)

Well done Long Foot!

Longfoot,

have a look at the www.dvaplus.hr site under architectural projects, office buildings.

there are another couple of them there that i would like to know more about as these jobs are pretty recent.

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041123/unu-arhitektu-txt.jpg

PROJEKTI Izabrano najbolje rješenje za Crkvu hrvatskih mučenika na Udbini
Arhitektu Bašiću prva nagrada

Awesome architecture!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041123/unu-arhitektu-txt.jpg

PROJEKTI Izabrano najbolje rješenje za Crkvu hrvatskih mučenika na Udbini
Arhitektu Bašiću prva nagrada

Awesome architecture!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is a great design. Something different like that church in Zagreb that Long Foot posted the other day.

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041123/unu-arhitektu-txt.jpg

PROJEKTI Izabrano najbolje rješenje za Crkvu hrvatskih mučenika na Udbini
Arhitektu Bašiću prva nagrada

Awesome architecture!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dobro bi bilo ta se to izgradi. Sve u svemu, to delo je odlican primer moderne arhitekture :okay:

More Pics....

Check out his detailing...God's in the Details!

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/maketa-008_small.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/maketa-006_small.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/izbor7_small.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/x-022_small.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/print2_small.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/print3_small.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/print4_small.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/tekstsasjenom-copy.jpg

http://www.arhitektura.info/ARHIT/prilozi/06/Udbina/kamen_small.jpg

I like this project! Do you know when construction should start?

And could you translate this glagolic text on the pic? I am courious what they say :D

ja mislim da nije glagolica nesto bezveze.

i will see if somebody can translate it...it would be really interesting..
:D

it looks as if it is cast into the facade.

Few pics of new Croatian trains made by Bombardier transportation. Croatian reilways paid 32 million euros for 8 new diesel trains. They mostly run on Zagreb – Split route...


http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/diesel/dmu/7123/HZ_7123_003_Remetinec_1_ERS_TB.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/diesel/dmu/7123/HZ_7123_003_ZgGlk_1_ERS_TB.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/diesel/dmu/7123/HZ_7123_003_ZgGlk_ERS_TB.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/diesel/dmu/7123/HZ_-_VT612_-_ICN.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/diesel/dmu/7123/IMG_1138.jpg

Longfoot,

do you know of any plans for a train from Zagreb, Split, Dubrovnik.
That would be awesome! :)

Rail from Zagreb to Split alredy exist, but I didn't hear anything about plans for Dubrovnik rail.

In last 4 years Croatian railways invested lot of money in reconstruction and redevelopment of railroads, new cars and stations, including Zagreb commuter trains.
Planned investment: 15.5 billion kunas or 2 billion euros.
I alredy posted few pics of new diesel trains. Today I have some new pics of interior and exterior of new passanger cars (mostly product of Croatia :) ).

http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelmt-Beelmt/20900067-mt.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelmt-Beelmt/61_78_10-90_006-9_i.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelmt-Beelmt/6178-10900077-mt.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelmt-Beelmt/HZ_Aeelmt_i.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelt-Beelt/61_78_10-70_004-8_G1.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelt-Beelt/61_78_10-70_004-8_i1.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelt-Beelt/61_78_10_70_009-7_interior.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelt-Beelt/Ext1.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelt-Beelt/Ext.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelt-Beelt/HZ_new_colours1.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/EuroCity/Aeelt-Beelt/HZ_new_colours3.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/night/hz_wlab_compartment.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/night/hz_wlab_compartment_seat.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/night/hz_wlab_compartment_wash.jpg
http://www.railfaneurope.net/pix/hr/car/night/hz_wlab.jpg

There is rail down to the port of Ploce but this actually stems from Bosnia. It follows corridor 5 via Sarajevo and finishes at Ploce. But an extension of the line to Dubrovnik would be great but the terrain I'm sure is very difficult along this part of the coast line.

Good new from Rijeka!
Prime minister Ivo Sanader yesteday finally signed contract about loan for construction of new University Campus in Trsat district, Rijeka.
Total investment: 490 million kunas.
Campus will be finished in 2011.

Article from Novi list:

http://www.novilist.hr/Default.asp?WCI=Rubrike&WCU=286128632859285A2863285A28582858285C286328962897289E286328632859285A285A28592859285928632863286328592863F

Project:
http://www.arhitektura.info/~rijeka1/01prilozi/03campus/rijeka-studom-1-1.jpg
http://www.arhitektura.info/~rijeka1/01prilozi/03campus/rijeka-studom-1-2.jpg
http://www.arhitektura.info/~rijeka1/01prilozi/03campus/rijeka-studom-1-3.jpg

thats great news! Theres a number of big projects now under way in Rijeka. I would like to see more work on the waterfront and especially the removal of that ugly department store that you can see from the harbour.

Me to. I like Rijeka very much. I hate to say it, but it has more style than Zagreb.

Hi guys !
Im glad to finnaly see some croatian threads in these forums ,and it was about time because theres alot going on here buildingwise!

Btw. maybe ill be lucky and spend newyears eve in rijeka ...was never on the coast in winter . :cheers:

P.s: Have the banned "individuals" returned?

Welcome to forum, MPH! banned individuals are away, but rest of us are here :)

Hi guys !
Im glad to finnaly see some croatian threads in these forums ,and it was about time because theres alot going on here buildingwise!

Btw. maybe ill be lucky and spend newyears eve in rijeka ...was never on the coast in winter . :cheers:

P.s: Have the banned "individuals" returned?

Hello MPH, thanks for joining us here. Slowly there are more and more Croats here and we are getting some good discussions happening. There is plenty of construction activity and it would be cool if you can share some information that you may know. Hopefully we'll see more of you here. :)

Thanks ! Ill do my best.... :bowtie:

Welcome MPH,

Dont forgot we have a Zagreb thread (Parts I & II) ....

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=2791407#post2791407

There are also other Croatian cities up for mention in their own threads. :)

Ante Starčević square in Osijek is being reconstructed. I found these pics on official site of the City of Osijek - www.osijek.hr.

http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/001.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/002.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/003.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/004.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/005.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/006.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/007.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/008.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/large/009.jpg

works progress
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/001.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/002.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/003.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/004.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/005.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/006.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/007.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/trg/radovi_velike/009.jpg

Hey, I just found project of new Osijek stadium! It looks really great! Does anyone know something more about this?
Considering that Croatia and Hungary together will compete for hosting of European foodball championship in 2012. ths project has good chance to get realized.

Article about competition!

http://www.hns-cff.hr/vijesti.asp?id=141

http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/situacija.gif
http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/l1.gif
http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/m2.jpg
http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/m1.jpg
http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/v_montaza_1.jpg
http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/v_vani5.jpg

present stadium
http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/present_1.jpg
http://www.studio3lhd.hr/stadiumOS/hi_res/present_2.jpg

Hey thats good stuff for Osijek. I like the look of that square from above. In Osijek they are also building Esseker and Eurodom centres. Both are office buildings with Erodom being twin 9 level towers.

Nothing special, just to keep on Croatian updates…
New sport hall in Osijek U/C

Project:
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/large/001.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/large/003.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/large/008.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/large/011.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/large/012.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/large/013.jpg

Works progress:
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/radovi_velike/001.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/radovi_velike/002.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/radovi_velike/004.jpg
http://www.osijek.hr/images/dvorana/radovi_velike/005.jpg

Project of new university library in Split:
Total costs: 15 milion euros
I think that this is the best presented project ever in Croatia.

Links and articles:
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/karakteristike.htm
http://www.nsk.hr/dogadjanja/skupovi/bpk_6dsk/prezent/krolo/krolo_files/frame.htm#slide0032.htm
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/od_ideje.htm

Pics

location:
http://www.svkst.hr/images/lokacija.jpg

exterier
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani1.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani2.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani3.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani4.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani5.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani6.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani7.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani8.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani9.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani10.jpg

interier
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n1.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n2.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n3.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n4.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n5.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n6.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n7.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n8.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n9.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n10.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n11.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n12.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n13.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n14.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n15.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/n15.jpg

model
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/prostorni_model.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/presjek.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/prostorni_situacija.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/skica2.jpg
http://www.svkst.hr/nova/skica1.jpg

BTW, today we got 3. mobile phone operator in Croatia – Tele 2. Until now we had only HT-mobile (T-mobile) and VIPNET

Article in Croatian:

TELE2 - TREĆI OPERATER MOBILNE TELEFONIJE

ZAGREB, 22. prosinca 2004. (Hina) - Tvrtka Tele2 je u srijedu postala treći hrvatski operater mobilne telefonije, odlukom Agencije za telekomunikacije.
Ugovor o koncesiji za drugu i treću generaciju mobilne telefonije Tele2 je dužan sklopiti s Agencijom najkasnije do 2. veljače 2005, rekao je predsjednik Vijeća Agencije Gašper Gaćina.
Kombiniranu koncesiju mobilne telefonije (GSM/UMTS) Tele2 je dobio na 20 godina na nacionalnoj razini za što će za prvu godinu rada izdvojiti 172 milijuna kuna.
Objavljujući odluku Vijeća Gaćina je naglasio da je Tele2 u ocjenjivanju od maksimalnih tisuću dobio 735 bodova te da je odluka donesena jednoglasno.
Gaćina je dodao da ostale dvije ponude za tu koncesiju - tvrtki "Match Telecom" i "Croatia Mobile" - nisu ni ušle u postupak ocjenjivanja jer ni jedna od njih prilikom podnošenja ponuda 3. prosinca nije priložila pravovaljano bankovno jamstvo na iznos cijene koncesije što je bio uvjet natječaja.
Iza ponude tvrtke Tele2 stoji hrvatsko-švedski konzorcij naziva "Treća sreća" u kojoj udruženih 9 hrvatskih kompanija ima udjel od 49 posto dok je udjel švedskog operatera Tele2 51 posto. Među hrvatskim tvrtkama koje zastupa Fond Questus su Dalekovod, Jamnica, Fima Holding, Croatia osiguraje, Nexe grupa, Konstruktor-Inžinjering, Lura, Institut građevinarstva Hrvatske i Privredna banka Zagreb.
Inače, ponudu za trećeg operatera tvrtke Tele2 Vijeće Agencije je odbilo na prvom ovogodišnjem natječaju 18. listopada. Tvrtka se sa poboljšanom ponudom prijavila i na drugi natječaj na kojem je današnjom odlukom Vijeća dobila koncesiju u mobilnoj telefoniji.

I'm glad we are seeming some activities here for Croatian cities 2,3,4 & 5. Showing that the rest of Croatia is highly active in construction. Good work LF. I like the Split library design;

http://www.svkst.hr/nova/vani1.jpg

Longfoot, thanks a lot, those pics are great.

Croatian architecture is getting very very interesting, and i think Croatia may be like a new home of modern architecture.

Can anyone steer me into finding a database of Croatian Architects?

This is website of Architecture faculty in Zagreb – www.arhitekt.hr
Website of Society of Zagreb architects – www.d-a-z.hr

BTW, I lived in Split for some time (in 1992/93) but I am note sure where is this location of new library.

Astroboy and WW, I think you will be interested in this: Croatia's economy growing rate in 2004 - 3,9 %

Article from Hina:

HNB: STOPA RASTA BDP-A OVE GODINE 3,9 POSTO

ZAGREB, 23. prosinca 2004. (Hina) - Po procjenama Hrvatske narodne banke stopa rasta bruto domaćeg proizvoda u 2004. iznosit će 3,9 posto, a godina će završiti s niskom inflacijom od 2,3 posto, udjelom inozemnog duga u BDP-u ispod 78 posto, uz značajno smanjenje deficita tekućeg računa platne bilance, na 5,1 posto BDP-a izraženo u eurima.
Za 2005. godinu pak u hrvatskoj središnjoj banci očekuju zadržavanje postojeće dinamike gospodarskog rasta od oko 4 posto, koji će se također temeljiti prije svega na investicijama, ali više ne toliko na onima u infrastrukturu već u sektoru privatnih poduzeća.
Očekuje se da će i neto izvoz početi davati pozitivne učinke na stope rasta, uz daljnje smanjenje deficita tekućih transakcija platne bilance na 4,8 posto BDP-a izraženog u eurima, kretanje vanjskog duga također na razini ispod 78 posto BDP-a (također izraženog u eurima). Inflacija bi mogla biti nešto ali ne bitno viša, odnosno iznositi 2,5 posto.
Na monetarnom planu iz HNB-a ne najavljuju mijenjanje osnovnih instrumentarija, a novost je što će se, već u prvom tromjesečju 2005., početi s operacijama na otvorenom tržištu kao instrumentom novčane politike.
Procjenjuje se da će rast plasmana banaka nefinancijskom sektoru u 2005. iznositi oko 13 posto, uz zadržavanje tendencije bržeg rasta kredita stanovništvu nego poduzećima.
No, za razliku od ranije već dolazi do promjene strukture kreditiranja stanovništva. Dok su donedavno najveći rast imali krediti za kupovinu automobila, povećava se udio stambenih i ostalih kredita, pa se ocjenjuje da je kreditni 'autobum' zaustavljen.
Guverner HNB-a Željko Rohatinski u četvrtak je na susretu s novinarima rekao da je ova godina odrađena bez potresa u monetarnom i realnom sektoru.
Za ovogodišnji rast BDP-a od 3,9 posto i dalje je najznačajniji udio investicija sa stopom rasta od gotovo 7 posto. Posebno je značajno da nema negativnog učinka deficita u razmjeni roba i usluga s inozemstvom na stopu rasta BDP već su efekti neutralni.
To je utjecalo i na značajno smanjenje deficita tekućih transakcija platne bilance koji se procjenjuje na 5,1 posto BDP-a iskazano u eurima, što je za dva postotna poena niže nego prošle godine, a za tri poena niže nego u 2002. To je prije svega rezultat povećanja robnog izvoza.
Polako se uravnotežuju odnosi u platnoj bilanci, što se odražavaju i na stanje inozemnog duga, koji od srpnja stagnira, i bit će na razini ispod 78 posto BDP-a izraženog u eurima. Pritom je, pod utjecajem mjera HNB-a, zaustavljeno inozemno zaduživanje banaka.
Takva ostvarenja u kretanju vanjskoga duga, odnosno zaustavljanju rasta istoga, kao značajan uspjeh ocjenjuju i u MMF-u, koji je kao bitnu promjenu u svojim stajalištima prema ukupnoj gospodarskoj politici i ulozi HNB-a u njoj sada postavio granicu vanjskog duga kao prioritet.

Thanks LF, I also read today that Croatia's standard of living has also finally broken the level of 1990. Basically it took Croatia 14 years after war, economic stagnation to finally return to the same standard of living before the collapse of Yugoslavia. Anything from now onwards is an improvement to Croatia's standard of living. Watch out Slovenia, we are now hot on your tails. ;)

Construction started on new tunel thru Biokovo mountain, from Makarska to Dalmatinska zagora

Total cost: 50 million €

Year of completion: 2008.

Article from večernji list:
Table najavljuju početak gradnje tunela Sv. Ilija kroz Biokovo

SPLIT - U Zagvozdu i okolnim mjestima postavljale su se table kojima se označava početak gradnje tunela Sv. Ilija kroz Biokovo. Građevni radovi na tom važnom infrastrukturnom objektu počet će danas, najavili su iz tvrtke Mediteran Union Tuneli, koja je od Splitsko-dalmatinske županije dobila koncesiju za gradnju i održavanje tunela Sv. Ilija kroz Biokovo, a građevinsku dozvolu dobila je prije nekoliko dana od mjerodavnog ministarstva. Ideja o gradnji tunela Sv. Ilija stara je punih 100 godina. (M. P. K.)

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041228/dal_tunel.jpg

Article from Novi list

http://www.novilist.hr/Default.asp?WCI=Rubrike&WCU=285B28582863285C2863285A28582858285B28632890289A28632863285D285D28612861285F28632863286328582863W

You beat me to it LF!

This tunnel has been over 100 years in the waiting. Do you know its length and do you know if this is part of the new Split - Ploce motorway which has started construction?

Work has started on a new 250 berth marina / nautical centre and luxury 5 star hotel complex for the resort town of Novigrad. It is being built in the Saint Anton's Bay area (uvali Sv. Antona).

67% of berths have been pre-sold while a 12 month lease will range from 3100 up to 15,000 euros based on the size of your yacht.

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/system/galleries/pics/041228/ist_novigrad.jpg

http://www.vecernji-list.hr/newsroom/regions/istra/179417/index.do

You beat me to it LF!

This tunnel has been over 100 years in the waiting. Do you know its length and do you know if this is part of the new Split - Ploce motorway which has started construction?

I don't know the lengt. It is not part of Split-Ploče motorway, but it is exstention from that motorway to Makarska. I will try to specify it on the map.

Here it is:

http://img154.exs.cx/img154/7861/hrvatskaautoceste8mp.gif

Aha! Now I understand why this project is important.

BTW - I love Makarska, especially that long beach and crystal clear water.

This tunnel will help me get there quicker the next time I go there. :D

I lived there 2 years :)
It is one of the most beautiful places on earth!

I lived there 2 years :)
It is one of the most beautiful places on earth!

I wondered around the old town and then I stumbled by accident the beach and the hotels and straight away I knew I found paradise! I can never forget that beach and the clear water. My friends almost had to drag me kicking and screaming out of the water because I wouldnt get out LOL :D

I finaly found 2 great pics of Dubrovnik bridge across Rijeka Dubrovačka, opened last year.

http://www.toprek.de/a4a/dubrofoto/mostdan.jpg
http://www.toprek.de/a4a/dubrofoto/mostnoc.jpg

Impressive bridge! I remember the trips before the bridge was built going around and around. I think it makes the trip now 1 hr quicker. I think it will also be a part of the Split-Dubrovnik motorway which is being built.

Rijeka Shoping center west, project going thru planning proces by Austrian company ATP:

Renders and few figures, in German, sorry :(

http://www.atp.co.at/data/projekt/4078/gross/01.jpg
http://www.atp.co.at/data/projekt/4078/gross/02.jpg
http://www.atp.co.at/data/projekt/4078/gross/03.jpg

Studie für ein elegantes Shoppingcenter, einen 15-geschossigen Büroturm und einen gläsernen "Gastronomie-Pavillon" mit spektakulärem Panoramablick auf die Bucht von Rijeka.

Fachmarktzentrum:

Kosten EUR 9,28 Mio
Bruttogeschossfläche ca. 20.000 m2
Büro: Kosten EUR 9,37 Mio
Bruttogeschossfläche ca. 18.000 m2
Gastronomie Kosten EUR 0,97 Mio
Bruttogeschossfläche ca. 1.400 m2
Parkdecks: Kosten EUR 1,73 Mio

http://www.atp.co.at/frameset/aktu.html

Project of new university campus for city of Osijek:

http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/OsSveuc04.jpg
http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/OsSveuc10.jpg
http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/OsSveuc06.jpg
http://www.d-a-z.hr/slike/OsSveucZ1.jpg


Some parts of his project are alredy completed, like new student dormitory.

Article from večernji list, in Croatian:

Osječko sveučilište ove godine dobiva novi studentski dom

Kao hotel B-kategorije izgledat će novi studentski dom u Osijeku koji se gradi na prostoru nekadašnje vojarne "Drava", a u sklopu budućega osječkog sveučilišnog campusa. Gradnja je počela u jesen 2003. godine, a građevinske bi se skele trebale ukloniti ovoga proljeća. Investicija je vrijedna 47 milijuna kuna. U dva paviljona dugačka 75 i široka 15 metara s četiri kata suvremeno će se urediti i opremiti 250 studentskih soba s ukupno 500 ležajeva. Time će osječko Sveučilište Josipa Jurja Strossmayera povećati smještajni kapacitet uza sadašnji studentski dom na ukupno 756 postelja.
- U prizemlju novoga doma uredit će se i sedam soba za studente invalide, a za njih će biti postavljeno i dizalo - otkriva Dragomir Krumes, prorektor za obnovu i razvitak Osječkog sveučilišta. U prizemlju će se urediti poslovni prostori namijenjeni za različite prodajno-uslužne djelatnosti kako bi budući stanari imali "sve na jednome mjestu", primjerice trgovine mještovitom robom ili frizera. Ti će se prostori prodavati na slobodnom tržištu.
Studentima koji budu stekli uvjete za useljenje u novi dom, na raspolaganju će biti dvokrevetne sobe, svaka s kupaonicom i priključkom za internet i TV. Hoće li se povećati cijena smještaja u domovima, odlučit će Sveučilište. Smještaj u za sada jedinom studentskom domu, sagrađenome prije gotovo pola stoljeća, plaća se 105 kuna. Sobe su obnovljene prošle godine, ali će se kvalitetom ipak razlikovati od onih na novoj lokaciji.
- Studenti će se otimati za ovo! - poručio je prorektor Krumes. Dodao je kako se upravo obavljaju obrtnički radovi, a na uređivanju unutrašnjosti paralelno rade električari i keramičari. Uokolo paviljona uredit će se zelene površine i park s bazenom u obliku slova T.