Spomenik Domovini – Monument of composite in Zagreb

The entire monument consists of a five-meter high triumphal arch (portal), carved stone boulders with eternal fire and a glass wall of light. Since December 2020, it has been the place where foreign delegations and statesmen will leave flowers and wreaths for all victims who fell for the fatherland of Croatia. The grand portal of 32 x 6 x 6 meters is made of fiberglass composite, by Holland Composites.

The portal, which can also be seen as a modern city gate, is constructed from 6 horizontal parts and 3 vertical support pillars. The horizontal parts hang between the pillars and are attached to each other with metal anchor inserts. The free span of the horizontal parts have visible seams, between which LED lighting is mounted, which provides indirect lighting.

Thanks to the lightweight construction of fiberglass composite, it was possible to construct the slender-looking monument with this large free span. Solico carried out the engineering of this unique project for us.

All composite elements were made in our factory in Lelystad. This also applies to the so-called FAT test, with which the trial fit and pre-installation simulation were carried out.

In July 2020, all components were transported to Zagreb on three 'Convoi Exeptionell' flatbed trailers, each 17.5 meters long. With an assembly procedure drawn up by us, main contractor Tigra assembled the monument itself at the location in Zagreb. The production and construction of the monument took place in the special circumstances of the global Corona pandemic. Zagreb was also hit by two major earthquakes in that already difficult year.

Finally, a sleek, minimalist and imposing portal now stands on Zagreb's Stjepan Radić Square, as part of a grand and atmospheric monument that serves as a venue for many (commemorative) ceremonies.