Theophil Edvard Freiherr von Hansen (original Danish name: Theophilus Hansen) (July 13, 1813 in Copenhagen - February 17, 1891 in Vienna) was a Danish architect. He became particularly well-known for his buildings and structures in Vienna, and is considered an outstanding representative of neoclassicism. July 13 is the 194th day (195th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 171 days remaining. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... Copenhagen (Danish: København) is the capital of Denmark, and the name of the municipality (Danish, kommune) in which it resides. ... February 17 is the 48th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1891 (MDCCCXCI) was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... Vienna (German: Wien [viːn]; Slovenian: Dunaj, Croatian and Serbian: Beč Romanian: Viena, Hungarian: Bécs, Czech: Vídeň, Slovak: Viedeň, Romany Vidnya;) Vienna is the capital of Austria, and also one of the nine States of Austria. ... Architect at his drawing board, 1893 An architect is a person involved in the planning, designing and oversight of a buildings construction. ... Neoclassicism (sometimes rendered as Neo-Classicism or Neo-classicism) is the name given to quite distinct movements in the visual arts, literature, theatre, music, and architecture. ...

After training with Karl Friedrich Schinkel, he spent several years in Athens starting in 1837. It was here that he studied architecture and design, with a concentration and interest in Byzantine architecture. Upon his return to Vienna in 1846, he took up an apprenticeship with noted Austrian architect Ludwig Foerster. The Old Museum in Berlin Karl Friedrich Schinkel (March 13, 1781 - October 9, 1841) was a German architect and painter. ... Athens (Greek: Αθήνα Athína IPA ) is the capital of Greece and one of the most famous cities in the world. ... The 11th-century monastery of Hosios Lukas in Greece is representative of the Byzantine art during the rule of Macedonian dynasty. ...

In his early works, such as the museum at The Arsenal in Vienna, Hansen was still rather aligned to a more romantic style. In later years, he became the most outstanding representative of Renaissance-inspired historicism (Neorenaissance), which also came to be known as Viennese-style. This style extended into the smallest details of the interior design and partially accepted the courses of a synthesis of the arts.

Along with Foerster and many others, Hansen was one of the most important and influential architects of the Viennese Ringstraße. His most famous work is the Austrian Parliament building, which was created in the style of an ancient, neo-classic temple, and serves to refer to the Greek beginnings of democracy. Hansen was originally a staunch critic of the Classical style that was taught to him at the Copenhagen Academy. Over the years, however, he came to incorporate Classical elements into his forms. The Ringstraße at night The Ringstraße is a circular road surrounding the Innere Stadt district of Vienna, Austria and is one of its main sights. ... The Austrian parliament consists of two chambers, the Nationalrat (national council) and the Bundesrat (federal council). ...

Hansen's famed Musikverein in Vienna is one of the most notable concert halls in the world; a concert hall whose design and acoustics are often admired and copied in present-day music houses. Categories: Buildings and structures stubs ...

Hansen worked with Viktor Pilz and Carl Rahl together, as well as with Otto Wagner. Otto Wagner Otto Koloman Wagner (13 July 1841–11 April 1918) was an Austrian architect. ...

Works

• Zappeion, Athens, 1845
• Academy of the Sciences, Athens, starting from 1856
• Army-Historical Museum in the Arsenal, Vienna, 1856
• Evangelist church at the Matzleinsdorfer cemetery, Vienna, 1858
• Palace of Archduke Wilhelm, Vienna, 1864-1868
• Musikverein, Vienna, 1867-1870
• Academy of Fine Arts Vienna, 1871-1876
• Philharmonic Concert Hall, Bruenn, 1871-1873
• Vienna Stock Exchange, 1874-1877
• Austrian Parliament Building, Vienna, 1874-1883

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Notes

Note regarding personal names: Freiherr is a title equal to the title Baron, not a first or middle name. The female forms are Freifrau and Freiin. Freiherr (German for Free Lord) is a title of lower nobility in Germany, the Baltic states and Austria-Hungary, considered equal to the title Baron. ... Spaytans brader Baron is a specific title of nobility or a more generic feudal qualification. ... Freifrau (German for Free Lady) is a title of lower nobility in Germany, and Austria-Hungary, considered equal to the title Baronin. ... Freiherr (German for Free Lord) is a title of lower nobility in Germany, the Baltic states and Austria-Hungary, considered equal to the title Baron. ...

Images

Reichsrat in Vienna, today Austrian Parliament Building

Musikverein building in Vienna Image File history File links Please see the file description page for further information. ...

Goldener Saal in the Musikvereinsgebäude in Vienna

"Academy of Athens", part of the 'Trilogy' of Hansen in downtown Athens Athens Academy: Designed by Theofil Hansen and completed in 1887. ...