Preface by Petr Volf. Text by Jana Tichá, Ondrej Ševcík, Jakub Heidler, Ondrej Beneš.
A complete survey of the conceptual and material evolution of a Czech architectural firm
Martin Rajniš Architecture Guild ranks among the most unique of Czech architectural studios. The firm was founded by Czech architect and author Martin Rajniš (born 1944), whose path led from the renowned SIAL studio in Liberec through independent international commissions to a four-year sailing journey around the world, on which he reached the revelation that he “doesn’t want to keep pouring concrete”—whereupon he turned toward the creation of ingenious wooden buildings and constructions, among them the unique post office on Mount Sn?žka; the Gulliver airship at the Prague art center DOX; and numerous towers and domestic residencies that accent the need for beauty, playfulness, and life in harmony with nature. Alongside photographic documentation, this 528-page volume also presents selected unbuilt projects and the sources of their inspiration.
FORMAT: Hbk, 9.5 x 12.5 in. / 528 pgs / 141 color / 135 b&w. LIST PRICE: U.S. $135.00 LIST PRICE: CANADA $190 ISBN: 9788074373695 PUBLISHER: KANT AVAILABLE: 4/18/2023 DISTRIBUTION: D.A.P. RETAILER DISC: TRADE PUBLISHING STATUS: Active AVAILABILITY: In stock TERRITORY: NA LA ASIA AU/NZ AFR
Published by KANT. Preface by Petr Volf. Text by Jana Tichá, Ondrej Ševcík, Jakub Heidler, Ondrej Beneš.
A complete survey of the conceptual and material evolution of a Czech architectural firm
Martin Rajniš Architecture Guild ranks among the most unique of Czech architectural studios. The firm was founded by Czech architect and author Martin Rajniš (born 1944), whose path led from the renowned SIAL studio in Liberec through independent international commissions to a four-year sailing journey around the world, on which he reached the revelation that he “doesn’t want to keep pouring concrete”—whereupon he turned toward the creation of ingenious wooden buildings and constructions, among them the unique post office on Mount Sn?žka; the Gulliver airship at the Prague art center DOX; and numerous towers and domestic residencies that accent the need for beauty, playfulness, and life in harmony with nature. Alongside photographic documentation, this 528-page volume also presents selected unbuilt projects and the sources of their inspiration.
