Karel Prager
Czech architect
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Born | Karel Prager (1923-09-24)September 24, 1923 Kroměříž, Czechoslovakia |
Died | May 31, 2001(2001-05-31) (aged 77) Prague, Czech Republic |
Nationality | Czech |
Occupation | Architect |
Karel Prager (August 24, 1923 in Kroměříž – May 31 2001 in Prague) was a Czech architect. He was one of the most prominent architects of modernist and brutalist architecture in Czechoslovakia during the second half of the 20th Century. His works include the Federal Assembly building at the top of Wenceslas Square, the landmark extension to the National Theatre ('Nova Scena', i.e. 'New Stage') and some Komerční banka buildings in Prague. His showcase structures are remarkable for their bold exteriors and striking internal spaces which blend natural light with a sophisticated use of natural materials such as wood and marble.
- National Theatre, Prague
- Federal Assembly, Prague
- Komerční banka building, Prague
- Research building at Petřiny, Prague
See also
- Karel Teige
References
- http://www.ngprague.cz/en/exposition-detail/karel-prager/
External links
Media related to Karel Prager at Wikimedia Commons
- Photo gallery of buildings designed by Karel Prager