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FROM EAST TO WEST: RELATIONS, COLLISIONS, AND DIVERGENCE OF CZECH AND JAPANESE CULTURE
Vaculík, David ; Čapková, Helena (referee) ; Mitášová, Monika (advisor)
The diploma thesis follows up the pre-diploma research dealing with the investigation of selected literature on Japanese traditional and modern architecture and gardens, archival research of extant 20th century buildings in Czech republic influenced by Czech-Japanese relations and the contemporary perception of Japan in the eyes of the Czech professional and uninitiated audience. It also includes a selective glossary of Japanese words and terms, containing study translations from English of selected architectural literature related to the topic. The output took the form of a Discovery Book with a short glossary, pictorial data and an anthology of translated texts. The thesis follows this preliminary "introductory research" with two main parts. The first part (A) explores concepts of space-making and spatial elements deeply rooted in Japanese traditional buildings as they were rediscovered and rethought, particularly by 20th century Japanese architects – who continued to use and revive these concepts in their own work. The text traces their understanding of Japanese traditional architecture. Then, using the example of three Japanese traditional spatial "icons", four works by 20th century Japanese architects, and three works by Czech architects in different phases of the 20th century, the thesis probes the relationship between these two architectural cultures in a European context. The second part (B) consists of texts on the architectural designing of model, utopian housing. The whole design follows a narrative – a scenario that shapes a temporal and spatial sequence that is not in line with the classical perception of time and space but spirals upwards. The next subsection interprets this story into spatio-temporal gradients and elements. Parts C and D contain conclusions and literature used. Model buildings are proposed on a range of scales: the smallest dwelling (a capsule), minimal dwelling, community dwelling, house, villa, city, and a coffin. The composition of the different scenarios and structures respects the movement along a spiral, where we can also observe the cyclical nature of life itself, which ends with the last terminal phase that escapes the gradient of scales – the coffin. These individual proposals are inspired by the studied phenomena and elements, texts and buildings of Japanese and European architecture with their interrelationships. The aim of this thesis is first to study the spatial, temporal, but also light and colour possibilities of Japanese traditional and modern architecture in the context of European, especially Czech, ones. Another aim is to propose a model-based, utopian housing project with a gradient layering of spaces, structures, materials, views and lighting based on various game strategies as well as the maxims of “Form follows fiction”.
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Customer Satisfaction Analysis and Proposals for Its Improvement
Žambochová, Alice ; Zámečník, Jan (referee) ; Schüller, David (advisor)
This diploma thesis focuses on the analysis and evaluation of proposals to increase customer satisfaction. The first part is devoted to the theoretical background of the topic. The next part is an analysis of the current situation of the internal and external environment of the company, as well as an analysis of customer satisfaction following an evaluation of questionnaire-based research. The last part contains proposals to increase customer satisfaction.
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Business Plan Proposal for the Establishment of a Tea House
Jezberová, Pavla ; Zich, Robert (referee) ; Šimberová, Iveta (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with business plan of opening a teahouse. Theoretical part defines terms connected with a business and business plan. This is followed by analyses of both internal and external factors of the business, based on which a draft of the business plan is presented, including business, marketing, financial and organizational plan and risk management. This should be a lead for the owner of the planned newly opened teahouse in Náchod.
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FROM EAST TO WEST: RELATIONS, COLLISIONS, AND DIVERGENCE OF CZECH AND JAPANESE CULTURE
Vaculík, David ; Čapková, Helena (referee) ; Mitášová, Monika (advisor)
The diploma thesis follows up the pre-diploma research dealing with the investigation of selected literature on Japanese traditional and modern architecture and gardens, archival research of extant 20th century buildings in Czech republic influenced by Czech-Japanese relations and the contemporary perception of Japan in the eyes of the Czech professional and uninitiated audience. It also includes a selective glossary of Japanese words and terms, containing study translations from English of selected architectural literature related to the topic. The output took the form of a Discovery Book with a short glossary, pictorial data and an anthology of translated texts. The thesis follows this preliminary "introductory research" with two main parts. The first part (A) explores concepts of space-making and spatial elements deeply rooted in Japanese traditional buildings as they were rediscovered and rethought, particularly by 20th century Japanese architects – who continued to use and revive these concepts in their own work. The text traces their understanding of Japanese traditional architecture. Then, using the example of three Japanese traditional spatial "icons", four works by 20th century Japanese architects, and three works by Czech architects in different phases of the 20th century, the thesis probes the relationship between these two architectural cultures in a European context. The second part (B) consists of texts on the architectural designing of model, utopian housing. The whole design follows a narrative – a scenario that shapes a temporal and spatial sequence that is not in line with the classical perception of time and space but spirals upwards. The next subsection interprets this story into spatio-temporal gradients and elements. Parts C and D contain conclusions and literature used. Model buildings are proposed on a range of scales: the smallest dwelling (a capsule), minimal dwelling, community dwelling, house, villa, city, and a coffin. The composition of the different scenarios and structures respects the movement along a spiral, where we can also observe the cyclical nature of life itself, which ends with the last terminal phase that escapes the gradient of scales – the coffin. These individual proposals are inspired by the studied phenomena and elements, texts and buildings of Japanese and European architecture with their interrelationships. The aim of this thesis is first to study the spatial, temporal, but also light and colour possibilities of Japanese traditional and modern architecture in the context of European, especially Czech, ones. Another aim is to propose a model-based, utopian housing project with a gradient layering of spaces, structures, materials, views and lighting based on various game strategies as well as the maxims of “Form follows fiction”.
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Business Plan Proposal for the Establishment of a Tea House
Jezberová, Pavla ; Zich, Robert (referee) ; Šimberová, Iveta (advisor)
The diploma thesis deals with business plan of opening a teahouse. Theoretical part defines terms connected with a business and business plan. This is followed by analyses of both internal and external factors of the business, based on which a draft of the business plan is presented, including business, marketing, financial and organizational plan and risk management. This should be a lead for the owner of the planned newly opened teahouse in Náchod.
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Customer Satisfaction Analysis and Proposals for Its Improvement
Žambochová, Alice ; Zámečník, Jan (referee) ; Schüller, David (advisor)
This diploma thesis focuses on the analysis and evaluation of proposals to increase customer satisfaction. The first part is devoted to the theoretical background of the topic. The next part is an analysis of the current situation of the internal and external environment of the company, as well as an analysis of customer satisfaction following an evaluation of questionnaire-based research. The last part contains proposals to increase customer satisfaction.
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The waterpipe like a lifestyle: Origin and development of waterpipe smokers in Czech Republic
WEINFURT, David
This work is aimed at the formation and description of a subculture of people smoking water pipes in the Czech republic. It describes the characteristics of this subculture and using research based questionnaire method it describes who belongs to this subculture. The author then presents the reasons why is that so. A subject of water pipe smoking health risks is discussed in an individual chapter. Final section attempts to predict both future development of businesses where is it possible to enjoy a water pipe and the development of the whole water pipe smoking subculture in the Czech republic.
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