Post-war Architecture In the second half of the 20th century, the capital of then-socialist Czechoslovakia experienced unprecedented development, resulting in countless significant buildings of superior quality designed by internationally recognised architects. Get to know selected buildings from the period of 1958—1989 in greater detail. page Architecture 1958—89: Strojimport page Architecture 1958—89: Podolí Swimming Stadium page Architecture 1958—89: Nusle Bridge page Architecture 1958—89: Máj Department Store page Architecture 1958—89: Žižkov Television Tower page Architecture 1958—89: ČKD Building in Prague at Můstek page Architecture 1958—89: Jalta Hotel page Architecture 1958—89: Karolinum Focus on Brutalism One can encounter many variations of Brutalism in Prague. Exposed concrete, steel, glass or anodised aluminium. These often unfairly stigmatised buildings, made from first-class materials, are frequently distinguished by unique architectural and structural solutions. Upon closer inspection, you can notice a meticulous attention to detail and many singular works of art. page Architecture 1958—89: Intercontinental Hotel page Architecture 1958—89: National Assembly page Architecture 1958—89: Centrotex page Architecture 1958—89: Kotva Department Store page Architecture 1958—89: New Stage page Architecture 1958—89: House of Interior Culture page Architecture 1958—89: Urology Clinic at Karlov One such gigantic project dates to the 1980s, with a budget so astronomical that it could easily have funded housing for 10,000 people… about the Congress Centre Vladimír 518 presents “The greatest legacy of this architecture for us today is that even during a time of oppression, high-quality and creatively free architecture was achieved in spite of the conditions of the time. The disdain for this architecture was unfair, which is why I started focusing on it. I felt sorry for the people, the buildings and the misinterpretation that arose. I think that after all these years, it is clear that something has changed.” Vladimir 518