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August Sicard von Sicardsburg (6 December 1813 – 11 June 1868) was an Austrian architect. He is best remembered as the co-architect of the Vienna State Opera, together with Eduard van der Nüll. Sicardsburg was born in Buda. He studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology under Peter von Nobile, and
After numerous plans had been submitted in a public competition held in 1861, the choice fell on the architects August Sicard von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll. Even before it was completed, the new opera house was the object of scathing criticism.
Work on the building commenced in 1861 and was completed in 1869, following plans drawn up by architects August Sicard von Sicardsburg and Eduard van der Nüll. It was built in the Neo-Renaissance style. This was the first opera built in Vienna.
Overview. August Siccard von Siccardsburg. (1813—1868) Quick Reference. (1813–68). Austrian architect. He studied in Vienna, where he met Eduard van der Nüll, with whom he later travelled to Italy, France, Germany, and England. They were appointed Professors at the Akademie in Vienna (1844), and thus influenced later Viennese architects.
Vienna State Opera. The structure of the opera house was planned by the Viennese architect August Sicard von Sicardsburg, while the inside was designed by interior decorator Eduard van der Nüll.
History. The structure of the opera house was planned by the Viennese architect August Sicard von Sicardsburg, while the inside was designed by interior decorator Eduard van der Nüll.
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Sicard von Sicardsburg, August. ARCHITECT (AUSTRIA) BORN 6 Dec 1813, Budapest - DIED 11 Jun 1868, Weidling (near Wien) CAUSE OF DEATH heart attack (caused by tuberculosis) GRAVE LOCATION Wien: Grinzinger Friedhof, 19., An den langen Lüssen 33 (Gruppe MS, Nummer 62)
