Pavel Janák

About

Pavel Janák (1882–1956) was a Czech architect, urban planner, designer, and theoretician whose work spanned Modernism, Cubism, Rondocubism, and Functionalism. He studied under Otto Wagner in Vienna and Jan Kotěra in Prague. His most notable works include the Adria Palace in Prague, the Pardubice crematorium, and the functionalist Baba housing estate. From 1936 he served as architect of Prague Castle.

Upcoming · 1

Bauer Villa in Libodřice – Guided Tour — Bauer Villa, Libodřice

Sat 23.5. – Sun 1.11. Bauer Villa, Libodřice

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Bauer Villa in Libodřice – Guided Tour

A guided tour of a 1912 Cubist villa featuring an exhibition of furniture and applied arts by leading Czech Cubist designers.

lecture

Past · 1

Thu 28.5. 17:30 Ořechovka Tram Stop, Prague

Ořechovka Garden Quarter

A guided tour of the Ořechovka garden quarter in Prague, developed in the 1920s following the English garden city model. Discover residential houses and villas designed by renowned architects, and learn about the lives of prominent Czech artists and sculptors.

lecture

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Bauer Villa

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