Karel Prager

Czech architect
Karel Prager
Born
Karel Prager

(1923-09-24)September 24, 1923
Kroměříž, Czechoslovakia
DiedMay 31, 2001(2001-05-31) (aged 77)
Prague, Czech Republic
NationalityCzech
OccupationArchitect

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
    National Theatre, Prague
  • Federal Assembly, Prague
    Federal Assembly, Prague
  • Komerční banka building, Prague
    Komerční banka building, Prague
  • Research building at Petřiny, 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
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