City Hall, Koprivnica Croatia

All projectsCity Hall, Koprivnica

A New City Glow

Croatia

Koprivnica, a picturesque city in northern Croatia, has long been a crossroads of history and progress. Once one of the most important urban centers in northern Croatia, the city today continues to balance its proud heritage with forward-looking urban renewal.

At the center of this transformation stands the City Hall, a landmark that embodies both the city’s past and its aspirations for the future. The foundation stone for the building—originally erected as a public school—was laid in the mid-19th century by Ban Josip Jelačić, a key figure in Croatian history. At the time, the building was hailed as one of the most beautiful school edifices in the country. Decades later, in 1892, it was repurposed to serve as the seat of the City Government, with an additional wing added to accommodate the City Police Department. Since 1993, it has been the official home of Koprivnica’s municipal administration.

Year

2025

Location

Koprivnica, Croatia

Lighting design

Gordan Neralic

Product specification and installation

Lipapromet d.o.o.

Now, more than a century after its transformation, the City Hall has undergone a careful renovation designed to highlight its architectural elegance while bringing it into the 21st century. The façade has been revitalized and accentuated by modern LED lighting technology, a feature that marries aesthetics with sustainability. The new lighting, specified and supplied by Lipapromet d.o.o. of Zagreb, delivers striking visual impact with high energy efficiency and minimal light pollution.

Linear Parade L series bars in an RGB+W 4000K colour configuration were selected in varying lengths to suit their placement across the City Hall façade, highlighting its distinctive architectural features and the elegant columns of the upper structure. Complementing these are in-ground fixtures—also part of Griven’s renowned flagship range—discreetly recessed at the building’s base to create a seamless visual harmony between the lower and upper sections.

A soft white light provides refined illumination during ordinary evening hours, while dynamic, colour-changing displays are reserved for festive occasions and special events, marking national and international celebrations with vibrancy and style.

The renewal of the City Hall reflects Koprivnica’s enduring ability to evolve—honoring its deep historical roots while shining brightly into the future.

Installed products:
10x PARADE L2 RECESSED ELLIPTICAL RGB+W 4000K
2x DUNE MK3 NARROW RGB+W 4000K
4x PARADE L2 ELLIPTICAL RGB+W 4000K RAL 9003
6x PARADE L1 ELLIPTICAL RGB+W 4000K RAL 9003
7x PARADE L4 ELLIPTICAL WIDE 20°X38° RGB+W 4000K WHITE RAL 9003

Credits:
Lighting design: Gordan Neralic
Product specification and supply: Lipapromet d.o.o.