Biography
Life & work
Zlatko Ugljen is a Bosnian architect born in Mostar in 1929, known for his diverse architectural achievements. His work spans economic buildings, private housing, religious structures, and cultural institutions. He is particularly recognized for his hotel designs, including "Ruža" in Mostar, "Bregava" in Stolac, "Kalin" in Bugojno, "Visoko" in Visoko, and "Vučko" in Jahorina, as well as the Bosnian National Theatre in Zenica. His portfolio also includes individual houses, mountain huts, and numerous monuments. A significant part of his work is dedicated to Islamic and Catholic religious buildings, with one of his most notable projects being the White Mosque in Visoko, completed in 1980, which earned him the prestigious Aga Khan Award for Architecture in 1983.
