About Vladimír Karfík
Lived 1901 – 1996 (aged 94). Vladimír Karfík was a Czech and Austrian architect, pedagogue, teacher and university teacher.
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.
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.
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Who was Vladimír Karfík?
Czech architect (1901-1996)
When was Vladimír Karfík born?
Vladimír Karfík was born on 26 October 1901 in Idrija.
When did Vladimír Karfík die?
Vladimír Karfík died on 6 June 1996 in Brno.
What was Vladimír Karfík's occupation?
Vladimír Karfík was an architect, pedagogue, teacher and university teacher.
What nationality was Vladimír Karfík?
Vladimír Karfík was Czech and Austrian.
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