Hermann Czech: An Architect in Vienna

Hermann Czech is an Austrian architect and theorist who is widely admired for his work as a designing architect, his writings on architectural theory, and his editing and translation of architectural classics. This book is the first full monograph on Czech and explores his work to the approaches of Viennese modernism, his biography, and selected buildings and unrealised projects. It also includes an index of his buildings, projects, and writings, an essay by Elisabeth Nemeth on the relationship between architecture and philosophy, and an introduction by architectural historian Liane Lefaivre.

Format: Hardback
Length: 472 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2023
Publisher: Park Books

Hermann Czech, a renowned architect and theorist from Austria, was born in 1936. His influence extends far beyond his work as a designing architect, encompassing furniture, interiors, and exhibitions. Czech's writings on architectural theory and his role as the editor and translator of architectural classics have earned him widespread admiration. This comprehensive monograph, the first English edition of the only full monograph on Czech to date, goes beyond a mere presentation of his architecture's buildings and projects.

The first part delves into the connections between Czech's work and the approaches of Viennese modernism. The second part explores Czech's biography and career trajectory, analyzing the contemporary influences shaping his thinking and designs. The third part showcases selected buildings and unrealized projects, while also presenting Czech's numerous references and underlying reflections.

To complement this volume, an extensive index of Czech's buildings, projects, and writings, an essay by philosopher Elisabeth Nemeth on the relationship between architecture and philosophy in Czech's work, and an introduction by architectural historian Liane Lefaivre have been included. This book is a valuable resource for scholars, architects, and enthusiasts interested in Czech's remarkable contributions to the field of architecture.

Weight: 1708g
Dimension: 235 x 200 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783038603467