Baba Suburb
The result's identifiers
Result code in IS VaVaI
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Alternative languages
Result language
angličtina
Original language name
Baba Suburb
Original language description
The Baba Colony in Prague's sixth district is a notable example of functionalist architecture, designed by prominent architects like Pavel Janák and Josef Gočár during the early 1930s. This colony was built for intellectuals and professionals such as historians, writers, translators, and university professors. While there are no specific literary works directly about the Baba Colony, its creation reflects broader themes of modernization and urban development common in Czech literature. Writers like Karel Teige critiqued projects like Baba as part of their commentary on modern architectural experiments. The colony itself represents how innovative design can shape residential communities for creative elites. This aligns with themes explored by Czech authors who often examined technological advancements and societal changes through their work. In essence, while not directly featured in literature, the Baba Colony embodies the intersection of architecture and intellectual life that was influential during that period in Prague's cultural landscape.
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Czech description
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Classification
Type
O - Miscellaneous
CEP classification
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OECD FORD branch
60206 - Specific literatures
Result continuities
Project
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Continuities
O - Projekt operacniho programu
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Publication year
2024
Confidentiality
S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů