Christoph Haberland

Christoph Haberland
Born 1 January 1750
Riga, Russian Empire
Died 7 March 1803 (aged 53)
Riga, Russian Empire
Nationality Baltic German
Known for Architecture
Movement Classicism

Christoph Haberland (Latvian: Kristofs Hāberlands) was a Baltic German architect, chief architect of Riga and is considered one of the brightest masters of classicism architecture in Latvian history.

Biography

Christoph Haberland was born as Riga a mason's son in 1st. January, 1750.[1] Both his parents originated from Saxony. In early age he started to learn from his father. Later he traveled to Germany and as a journeyman studied in Berlin and Dresden. In 1777 Haberland returned to Riga, passed exam of master craftsmen and was admitted in mason guild. In 1778 he becomes assistant of Riga chief architect J.P. Leicht. When Leicht died in 1789 Haberland was appointed as his successor. He was chief architect of Riga until 1797.

Haberland was first to try to transform medieval image of Riga according to ideas of Enlightenment. Many innovative ideas and fresh look to architecture allows to consider Haberland as one of the pioneers of classicism architecture in Riga. He designed about 20 dwelling houses in Riga. Also he is author of some churches and manor houses around Riga. One of those churches, Katlakalna lutheran church, near Riga is considered his best work. Church is built as Roman pantheon in miniature.

Christoph Haberland died in March 7, 1803 in Riga. He was buried in Riga Great cemetery.

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References

  1. ↑ "Christoph Haberland". FindAGrave.com. Retrieved 2013-05-23.