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Josef Gočár (1880–1945) was a pioneering Czech architect known for his contributions to early modernism, Cubism, and Functionalism in architecture. A student of Jan Kotěra, he played a crucial role in shaping Czech architectural identity with projects like the Legiobanka Building in Prague, the Church of St. Wenceslas in Vršovice, and the Gočár’s Automatic Mills in Pardubice. His ability to merge progressive design with national identity made him one of the most influential architects of early 20th-century Czechoslovakia.
The transformation of Josef Gočár’s Automatic Mills into the Gočár Gallery is a compelling case study in adaptive reuse, balancing historic preservation with contemporary functionality. Designed by Gočár in two…
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