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Vladimír Karfík

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Vladimír Karfík
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Vladimir Karfík (26 October 1901 – 6 June 1996) was a Czech modernist architect and university professor. His life, professional career and his work reflected changes characteristic for the 20th century.

Quick facts Dean of the Faculty of Architecture and Civil Engineering of SVŠT, Preceded by ...
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Career

Karfík cooperated with many famous creators of the modern architecture all over the world. His architecture from in all periods of his life is very understandable and universal. The most important part of it was represented by function, construction, economy and beauty. Among other works, he designed Baťa's Skyscraper in Zlín. Karfík was one of a number of Czech architects to design the "Bata houses" and Bata shoe factory at East Tilbury, England.[1][2]

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