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Reception and expansion of modern architecture outside the center on the example of Benešov and its surroundings
Chýlová, Lenka ; Czumalo, Vladimír (advisor) ; Bendová, Eva (referee)
Reception and expansion of modern architecture outside the centre on the example of Benešov and its surroundings Abstract The diploma thesis is a monography of an architecture of the Benešov in the first half of the 20th century. The emphasis is to be put on the reception of modernity related to the centre- periphery relations. After a summary of the architecture development in Benešov, a history of the Czech modern architecture is briefly outlined using examples from Benešov. Diploma also focuses on enforcing individual style layers of a modern architecture in local environment and monographically contemplates an input of two chosen figures, Otakar Novotný and Alois Mezera. The author of the thesis attempts to restore how their production influenced local building culture. In final conclusion, the specifics of modern architecture in Benešov are listed to give general answers to the questions exposed in the introduction. Keywords 20th century architecture, Benešov, local architecture, Otakar Novotný, Alois Mezera, Marcel Dusil, František Scharf
Early works of architect Otakar Novotný
Zahrádková, Nikola ; Biegel, Richard (advisor) ; Lahoda, Vojtěch (referee)
Klíčová slova (anglicky): Otakar Novotný, Czech modern architecture, Architecture of Modern style, family villas, Štenc building, Sokol houses Abstract (in English): This bachelor's thesis focuses on the Czech architect Otakar Novotný and his early working period begins with studies in the studio of the leading figure of the rising Czech modern architecture Jan Kotěra and ends with the last projects before the First World War. Generally speaking, it is period between years 1900 and 1914. In the first chapter, the rising individuality of becoming architect Otakar Novotný is presented in the cultural and historical context of early 20th century, emphasizing the Prague architectural development. Next chapter is aimed on his following studies and describes transformations in approach to teaching architecture on Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague around 1900. The main part of the study is focused on the early architectural work of Otakar Novotný. It is done chronologically and by the order of building types. One certain chapter is aimed only on the residential and multi-functional House of Jan Štenc which has the unique position in architect's early period. The buildings are seen from both aesthetic and constructional point of view, the attention also given to the development of architect's...

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