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The darkest place is under the candlestick. Involvement of Presidential Office employees in resistance activities during the Second World War.
Piják, Martin ; Čechurová, Jana (advisor) ; Šedivý, Ivan (referee)
The central resistance groups, with the help of their collaborators, gradually linked up with important state agencies, thus aiming to obtain the widest possible range of important information. This was also the case of the Presidential Office at the Prague Castle. The main objective of this thesis is to present lives of the employees of the Presidential Office who were involved in the Second Resistance Movement and who often sacrificed their lives when pursuing this activity. The emphasis is placed on analysis of their social and economic status. This thesis considers also other aspects that may have significantly influenced individuals' decisions to join the resistance (such as their military background, family). The names of the resistance participants are rarely remembered these days, and many of them have been forgotten, hence part of this thesis is also devoted to the question of the so-called second life of these individuals - commemoration of the deceased or the subsequent post-war fate of the survivors. Based on archived documents (such as dispatches to the government-in- exile) and other materials (e.g. memoirs of resistance movement participants) available today, the thesis further analyses involvement of the office staff in activities of the national resistance organizations and their...
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Ecology of the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) in the Czech Republic
Stejskalová, Nikol ; Weiser, Martin (advisor) ; Pergl, Jan (referee)
The Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is an invasive deciduous tree, which has spread to every continent except Antarctica from its original area. It came to the Czech Republic in the 19th century as ornamental tree to the gardens of castles and parks. Later it spread to surrounding cities, but also into wild nature. Nowadays we find it in the Czech Republic primarily in hotter and drier areas and human disturbed areas. Its occurrence in these areas may suggest ideal conditions, which A. altissima seeks for its growth and spread. Studied conditions in this bachelor thesis are light, temperature, soil, water availability and overall environment, which A. altissima finds in its native and non-native area. Limits for the individual conditions were investigated, and these could define, where A. altissima can appear and where it cannot. Then everything was linked to the conditions in the Czech Republic. The results show that its appearance in the Czech Republic is mostly affected by altitude and average annual temperature linked with it. Shading limits A. altissima, but less than it was expected. When it comes to soil and water availability, A. altissima is very undemanding. The question is if A. altissima has already managed to occupy every location where it is able to grow in the Czech Republic and...
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(Neo)Classical Palaces in the Hradec Králové Region - Comparison, Current State and Cultural Significance
Michálková, Petra ; Zdichynec, Jan (advisor) ; Foltýn, Dušan (referee)
This diploma thesis deals with the topic of (neo)classical castle architecture in the Hradec Králové Region. Its aim is to examine the listed castles in the region built in the (neo)classicist style based on predefined criteria, which it places in the context of generally accepted architectural theory. There is a large amount of (neo)classical architecture in the region that could not be covered in the thesis, and therefore, also due to the continuity with the bachelor thesis, only castle architecture is chosen. The work is interdisciplinary in nature and extend in the historical, architectural and educational fields. The present study uses the method of comparison based on my own field research and the study of contemporary photographs and postcards. One of its sub-objectives is to come to terms with the concepts of classicism, empire and neoclassicism and to take its own position on them. The castle is first placed in its historical context and provides an overview of the events that led to the (neo)classical reconstruction or new building. A detailed architectural analysis is included into the generally applicable (neo)classical theory or architectural elements typical of the style. These facts are then compared and analysed in order to observe their similarities and differences and to find...
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The Restoration of the Former Zlín County Court
Gášek, Daniel ; Keith, Petr (referee) ; Vojtová, Lea (advisor) ; Kalousek, Lubor (advisor)
The aim of the thesis was to create documentation for building permit and a part of building design documentation, based on architectural study prepared in subject named AG34 – Architectural Design Studio IV. Main content of the study was reconstruction of the former Zlín county court building and finding a new function for the object that is situated near Zlín castle, Míru square and Svobody park. Basic idea of the project was to utilize as large part of the prime building as is possible, avoid increasing of the built-up area and design a context-friendly object that will bring some new life in this part of the town. Important was also underlining of the most impressive parts of the building that are baroque vaults in the ground floor and frontage from 1922 in the “Czech Modernism” style. Worrisome extension from the 1990’s got a lighter “Czech Modernism” expression, its scale was humanized using brickwork and a new terrace with a clear shot at the Zlín castle was created. The parterre is now friendlier and invites passers-by to visit the new micro-brewery. A literary café with a small gallery provides some cultural activities and also a bicycle rental is here to provide some physical activities too. Upper floors consist a pension and a hostel.
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A Small Theatre Brno
Holánková, Karolína ; Teplý, Vladimír (referee) ; Odvárka, Antonín (advisor) ; Kacálek, Petr (advisor)
The building is designed to be constructed in the area of the Brno city centre, between two houses from the late 19th century. This site has been empty since the Second World War when the original buildings were destroyed by a bomb. In the amendment of a 3-storey building (2 floors, 1 underground parking). I tried to complete the street line as well as create an inviting space with an alternative scene. It has been achieved by using slats which fill the space while walking down the street, however see through glass panelling invites you in while looking at the house from the park across the road. The building is located in the city centre with the bus stop at the door. Therefore, the underground parking offers only few parking spots. The house is surrounded by two parks - one on the street level and one in the back, located on the hill, leading to the Špilberk castle. There is a bridge that connects the roof of the building to the hillside park. There is an amphitheatre designed at the rear of the building site, which can be used as an open-air cinema/theatre in summer. The first floor contains a bistro, an exhibition hall, dressing rooms, facilities for actors and both small and large hall. In the second floor you can find the same bistro, meeting room and art studios.
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Slovene National Theatre in Ljubljana
Šimečková, Barbora ; Zelinka, Jan (referee) ; Knesl, Jiří (advisor)
The aim of the project is to conceive a new theatre house in the Ljubljana city centre. The proposed location is Južni trg (Southern Square) next to Congress Square. The designed building is situated in the carré. The outside contour of the carré is determinated by the important public space coordinates: Slovenska Street, Congress Square, Knafelj passage, Vegova Street, Čopova Street, Wolfova Street. On the southern side the carré borders with Zvezda Park which creates nature cultural and recreational space and supports new public spaces arising from the new theatre building. The shape of the building consists of three skewed forms which are spatially and functionally connected. The roof surface forms a system of ramps which are opened for the public. It is possible to climb from the parterre of the theatre to the highest platform of the structure. From the roof there is a nice view of the city and The castle of Ljubljana.
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Revitalization and Renewal of the Town of Velké Němčice
Vršanová, Dominika ; Kopečková, Petra (referee) ; Havliš, Karel (advisor)
The aim of this thesis is the revitalization of the small castle and the surrounding area which is located in the center of the village with a connection to the associated buildings of the brewery and the mill which were part of the former farmyard in Velké Němčice. The vision for this work is to help further the development of the municipality improve the quality of public spaces and give them a new life. Due to the current state of the center and the castle, the aim was to complete the reconstruction of the building with a connection to the surroundings and to create a quality public space in the city center. The thesis proposes ideas for possible interventions and changes that will result in the castle and its surroundings becoming the new living center of the village and new functions will be inserted into it which will restore this historical building to its original importance. Based on previous analyses consultation with city representatives and other experts in transport greenery and heritage care a proposal was created with indoor and outdoor modifications of the manor house and adjacent area.
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The Reconstruction of the Late Laundry under the Veveří Castle for the Environmental Use
Vrtek, Tomáš ; Kunc, Ing Petr (referee) ; Vojtová, Lea (advisor) ; Kalousek, Lubor (advisor)
The goal of the bachelor thesis lied in designing a reconstrucion of the late Laundry under the Veveří castle, located at Rakovecká street, Brno-Bystrc. The intention of reconstrucion came from the current owners and had two parts. First part was coming up with new funcion – primarily educational and with focus on environmental topics. Second goal was to design the reconstrucion itself. Designed solution consists of two main functions – recreational habitation units and workshops specilized on teaching of traditional crafts. Because of really bad technical condition of the building and its new projected use, it was necessary to remove and re-desing new roof and ceilling constructions. New glass-facade extension was designed in the court and serves as main circulation area. New, embedded in the slope, building for the manager and variety of new paved areas were designed in close distance. The remediation of nearby pond was proposed as well.
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Castle Zdounky - conservation and restoration in the area
Franková, Tereza ; Kolouch, Jiří (referee) ; Hrabec, Josef (advisor)
The aim of the present thesis is to carry out an architectural study for the reconstruction of the chateau complex Zdounky, located near Kroměříž in Litenčiče Downs. The chateau complex covers the area of ca. 9 hectares and consists of a four-wing chateau, a Baroque granary, a new farm building with an old orchard, and a large landscape park in the English style with a number of small-scale buildings such as a greenhouse, an ice house and other valuable and remarkable natural sites, for instance an old lime tree alley or a restored animal park. The proposal complies with the intention of the current owners, i.e. to use the complex as a centre for environmental education of the youth and to make it available to the general public with an interest in nature and ecology. Therefore, the main goal of the study has been to find an optimal urban-architectural solution in order to preserve the historic value of the buildings and at the same time allow the possibility of using them for their new purposes. The concept of the reconstruction is influence by the correspondence of the surrounding landscape, the place’s history, the historic value of the individual buildings and the morphology of the terrain. The whole complex is organized in order to give the impression of unity where all the functions are connected in a logical way. It was the division of the complex into public, semi-public and private zones that represented the main guideline for the present plan. The design of the reconstructed chateau includes the semi-public and private zones - it comprises both the educational centre with accommodation as well as the owners’ residence surrounded by a private garden. The Baroque granary is reconstructed and used as a museum. Additionally, a new orangery is added and its facilities used for a cider house (in the form of a small café) where local production commodities are sold. Both of these are open to the general public as well as the chateau park. Furthermore, the design includes a trail around the chateau. For the purposes of the present thesis, it was necessary to find and redraw the old plans, verify and document their true condition and measure the Baroque granary, whose documentation was completely missing.
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Thematic map of castle park in Buchlovice
Martináková, Veronika ; Bartoněk, Dalibor (referee) ; Vondrák, Jiří (advisor)
The bachelor thesis deals with the thematical map of the castle´s park located in Buchlovice. The whole production process of the map is described in 1:500 scale of the 3rd accurency rating class (ČSN 01 3410). The main theoretical principles are explained as well. The final elaborate will be used for a reconstruction and an alteration of the park.
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