Hans Ledwinka's innovative Tatra cars were models of design excellence, and were highly influential in shaping modern car design concepts and the development of the Volkswagen. This book places Ledwinka in his well-deserved place amongst the great car designers. This enlarged 2nd edition contains updated material and additional illustrations.
The Church of the Sacred Heart dominates a quiet green square in the Vinohrady quarter in Prague, and with its majestic presence securely anchors the borough into Prague's panorama. The building is a characteristic Plecnik work, synthesizing classical, Modernist, and traditional Slovenian elements to create a building of great architectural force. Externally the church is enclosed by dark brown brickwork punctuated at regular intervals with vertical rectangular slabs of grey granite; above the brick wall a totally different architecture of classical proportions appears, faced in white render. The massive 42-metre high clock and bell tower further adds to the contradictory nature of the church, and offers a further striking contrast with the simple interior.
V knize najdete širokou škálu vynalézavosti českých vědců, inženýrů, architektů, designérů a umělců. Česká inspirace aneb co dala naše republika světu
Krátký průvodce po architektuře Prahy ve 2O. století. Popis více než 120 budov od architektů jako je J.Plečnik, A.Loos, B. Paul a další
In this short, elegant essay, Ivan Rogers, the UK's former ambassador to the EU, draws up nine lessons for Brexit that we, as a soon-to-be `third country', need to learn from the last few years, if the next few years - indeed the next decade - are not to be even more painful.
"Reflections of Prague is the story of how a Czech Jewish family become embroiled in the most tragic and tumultuous episodes of the twentieth century. Through their eyes we see the history of their beloved Prague, a unique European city, and the wider, political forces that tear their lives apart
This guide looks at a broad range of architecture in Prague, providing an understanding of the historical and political contexts that have shaped it. It focuses on significant projects built since 1990 as well as providing practical information for vistors.
This is the first monograph on the life and work of the Czech born British architect Kaplicky (1937-2009). It is a distinctive portrait of one of the most distinguished architects and designers of the 20th and 21st centuries. After immigrating to the United Kingdom in 1968, he founded in 1979 the innovative studio Future Systems, with which he became famous.
This book features an exquisite design, including a silk case and a gatefold, enhancing its visual appeal. It contains 28 pages of special insertions, adding depth and richness to the reading experience. The lavish production quality makes it a standout piece, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Tato kniha je souborem a zároveň oslavou mnoha skic, izometrických řezů a fotomontáží. Tyto výkresy se datují od raných let po nezávislé praxe, přes práce Future Systems ze sedmdesátých let až po poslední výkresy tuší z poloviny let devadesátých. Prezentované projekty sahají od designových studií pro Mezinárodní vesmírnou stanici, na kterých se podílel ve spolupráci s NASA, až po Media Centre na kriketovém stadionu Lord’s, vítěze Stirlingovy ceny za architekturu v roce 1999.
