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. articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Strojimport articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Podolí Swimming Stadium articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Nusle Bridge articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Máj Department Store articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Žižkov Television Tower articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: ČKD Building in Prague at Můstek articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Jalta Hotel articles about prague 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. articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Intercontinental Hotel articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: National Assembly articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Centrotex articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: Kotva Department Store articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: New Stage articles about prague Architecture 1958—89: House of Interior Culture articles about prague 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