The Role of the Architectural Elite in the Czech Space
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at 5:30 PM, there will be a debate on the topic "The Role of the Architectural Elite in the Czech Space" at the Faculty of Arts of Charles University, Jan Palach Square 2, featuring Jakub Cigler, Pavol Frič, Václav Němec, Michal Stehlík, and Jaroslav Wertig.
The impetus for this discussion has been developing for some time based on the observation of the activities and professional behavior of elite architects, not only in the context of architectural realizations but also in the theoretical realm of urban planning and participation in architectural competitions. Many actions taken by elite figures are perceived negatively on a societal level, while positive actions are often unacknowledged or unknown.
A significant inspiration for this debate was the process aimed at demolishing a notable piece of Brussels-style architecture, the train station in Havířov, where leading Czech experts from various fields and with different opinions, professors and deans (the elites?) agreed and demanded the preservation of this object from the Minister of Culture. The elite was not heard. This discussion of architects involves the real position of the Czech elite and its true definition.
Guests:
doc. PhDr. Michal Stehlík, Ph.D. (FF UK) – Czech historian and Slovakist, focuses on Czech history of the 20th century, Deputy Director of the National Museum
Václav Němec, Ph.D. (FF UK) – Czech philosopher, works on late antique and medieval philosophy, philosophy of the 20th century (philosophy of existence, philosophical anthropology), and philosophy of law
Ing. arch. Jaroslav Wertig (A69 – architects) – architect and publicist, co-owner of a successful Czech architectural studio, member of the editorial board of the magazine Architekt
doc. Ing. arch. Jakub Cígler (jakub cigler architects) – architect, owner of a leading Czech architectural office
The debate will be moderated by architects Josef Smutný and Martin Kloda.
Key questions for this debate:
- who is the elite
- the elite and its role during the 1st Republic, socialism, and the present
- ethics of the elite
- loss of trust in the elite
- new demands on the elite
- why the elite has no influence on societal events
- influence of the elite on politicians, developers, significant public investors
- elite vs. authority vs. elitism
- impact of elite performance on societal behavior
- influencing the quality of architectural works
- what we require from the elite
We kindly ask you to confirm your participation via email at [email protected]. Thank you.
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The impetus for this discussion has been developing for some time based on the observation of the activities and professional behavior of elite architects, not only in the context of architectural realizations but also in the theoretical realm of urban planning and participation in architectural competitions. Many actions taken by elite figures are perceived negatively on a societal level, while positive actions are often unacknowledged or unknown.
A significant inspiration for this debate was the process aimed at demolishing a notable piece of Brussels-style architecture, the train station in Havířov, where leading Czech experts from various fields and with different opinions, professors and deans (the elites?) agreed and demanded the preservation of this object from the Minister of Culture. The elite was not heard. This discussion of architects involves the real position of the Czech elite and its true definition.
Guests:
doc. PhDr. Michal Stehlík, Ph.D. (FF UK) – Czech historian and Slovakist, focuses on Czech history of the 20th century, Deputy Director of the National Museum
Václav Němec, Ph.D. (FF UK) – Czech philosopher, works on late antique and medieval philosophy, philosophy of the 20th century (philosophy of existence, philosophical anthropology), and philosophy of law
Ing. arch. Jaroslav Wertig (A69 – architects) – architect and publicist, co-owner of a successful Czech architectural studio, member of the editorial board of the magazine Architekt
doc. Ing. arch. Jakub Cígler (jakub cigler architects) – architect, owner of a leading Czech architectural office
The debate will be moderated by architects Josef Smutný and Martin Kloda.
Key questions for this debate:
- who is the elite
- the elite and its role during the 1st Republic, socialism, and the present
- ethics of the elite
- loss of trust in the elite
- new demands on the elite
- why the elite has no influence on societal events
- influence of the elite on politicians, developers, significant public investors
- elite vs. authority vs. elitism
- impact of elite performance on societal behavior
- influencing the quality of architectural works
- what we require from the elite
We kindly ask you to confirm your participation via email at [email protected]. Thank you.
More information >
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