About Bořek Šípek
Lived 1949 – 2016 (aged 66). Bořek Šípek was a Czech and German architect, designer, pedagogue, glass artist, university teacher and ceramicist.
Bořek Šípek (14 June 1949 – 13 February 2016) was a Czech architect and designer.
Biography Born in Prague, he was renowned for his individual, unusual, colorful, and rich style. He experimented with unexpected and often opulent shapes.
Šípek is said to be the father of "neo-baroque". His architectural works and other designs are known worldwide, and his firm retains offices in Amsterdam, Prague, and Shanghai.
He was the architect of Prague Castle under the presidency of Václav Havel, and the designer of Havel's Place.
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Who was Bořek Šípek?
Czech architect, designer, glassmaker, university educator and artist (1949-2016)
When was Bořek Šípek born?
Bořek Šípek was born on 14 June 1949 in Prague.
When did Bořek Šípek die?
Bořek Šípek died on 13 February 2016 in Prague.
What was Bořek Šípek's occupation?
Bořek Šípek was an architect, designer, pedagogue, glass artist, university teacher and ceramicist.
What nationality was Bořek Šípek?
Bořek Šípek was Czech and German.
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