Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urban Planning facts for kids
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Universitatea de Arhitectură și Urbanism "Ion Mincu" din București
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Former names
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Ion Mincu Institute of Architecture (1952–2000) |
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| Type | Public |
| Established | 14 November 1952 1931 – Academy of Architecture 1904 – Higher School of Architecture 1864 – School of Bridges and Roads, Mines and Architecture |
| Rector | Marian Moiceanu |
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Strada Academiei, nr. 18–20, Sector 1
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44°26′11″N 26°06′00″E / 44.43639°N 26.10000°E |
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The Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urban Planning is a public university in Bucharest, Romania. It is a special school where students learn about designing buildings and planning cities. The university is named after a famous Romanian architect and engineer, Ion Mincu. You can find it on Academiei Street in Bucharest.
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What is this University?
This university helps young people become architects and urban planners. Architects are like artists who design buildings, from houses to huge skyscrapers. Urban planners think about how cities are organized. They plan roads, parks, and where buildings should go to make a city work well for everyone.
A Look at Its History
The university has a long and interesting history, changing names and growing over the years:
- 1864: It started as the School of Bridges and Roads, Mines and Architecture.
- 1904: It became the Higher School of Architecture.
- 1931: It was known as the Academy of Architecture.
- 1952: It officially became the Ion Mincu Institute of Architecture. This is the year it was formally established as a university.
- 2000: It changed its name to the Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urban Planning, which it is still called today.
Who was Ion Mincu?
The university is named after Ion Mincu, a very important Romanian architect. He lived from 1852 to 1912. Mincu was known for his unique style, which blended traditional Romanian architecture with modern ideas. He designed many beautiful buildings that are still admired today. Naming the university after him honors his contributions to architecture in Romania.
More Information
- Official site: https://www.uauim.ro/
Images for kids
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Ion Mincu University of Architecture and Urbanism, around 1970
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Main building
