1709 in architecture
The year 1709 in architecture involved some significant architectural events and new buildings.
Buildings and structures
Buildings
- In Prague, Hradec Králové, the Bishop's residence, one of the most elaborate baroque buildings in the city, is begun.
- In Vienna, the Theater am Kärntnertor, designed by Antonio Beduzzi, is built.
- In Nara, Japan, the Tōdai-ji Temple is rebuilt to its current aspect.
- In China, the Chengqi Lou Fujian tulou is built at Gaobei Village, China.
Births
- April 25 – Carl Johan Cronstedt, Swedish architect and inventor
- June 4? – Johann Gottfried Rosenberg, German-Danish rococo architect
- September 30 – Johan Christian Conradi, German-Danish master builder and architect
- unknown date – Thomas Ivory, English builder and architect working in Norwich
- Approximate date – John Phillips, English master carpenter, builder and architect
Deaths
- August 31 – Andrea Pozzo, Italian Baroque architect, decorator, stage designer, painter and art theoretician