You expressed the opinion that many buildings have a Soviet appearance. It aroused my interest as I am a graduate of the Moscow Institute of Architecture. 0:50 For example, you show the building of the Directorate of Railways of the Slovak Republic at Klemensova Street no. 8, which was built between 1925 and 1927. That is, during the democratic Czechoslovak Republic, which lasted from 1918 to 1939. Its authors are the Czech architects Alois Balán and Jiří Grossmann, who opened a joint design office in Bratislava. Both graduated from the Czech Technical University in Prague. The building of the Directorate of State Railways in Bratislava (1925 - 1927) is a transition in their work, originally influenced by the architect Josef Gočár, where you can still see the fading decorativeism and national style, to the functionalist style, which is reflected in the skeleton of this building. Functionalism was a style that appeared on the European scene at a time when the Czechoslovak Republic was searching for its identity. Functionalism also represented a certain definition in relation to Austria-Hungary, which was associated with magnificent historical buildings in the style of Austrian Baroque or Hungarian Art Nouveau. With it suddenly came something that was authentically Czechoslovak. With his means of expression, he seemed to let the public know: this is our new Czechoslovak culture. This style was popular mainly in Bratislava and Brno, i.e. in the second and third largest cities of Czechoslovakia. Cities were experiencing great growth and clientele preferred this style. These were rich, educated and well-traveled clients who wanted to differentiate themselves from the previous generation. The propagator of functionalism in Bratislava was the architect Friedrich Wienwurm. He was a supporter of the ideal of modern architecture, and this ideal gradually spread in Bratislava.
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1:50 The neighboring buildings on Bezručová Street 3 and 5 were designed by architects Alois Balán and Jiří Grossmann and were built in 1932 and 1939. Back then, no one knew that the communists would come to power in Czechoslovakia in 1948 and that the country would be occupied by the Soviet Army from 1968 to 1991. The buildings were built for the Central and District Social Insurance. The buildings are considered one of the best works of the authors and at the same time one of the top buildings of functionalism in Bratislava. 3:14 Czechoslovakia was never part of the Soviet Union. Therefore, from a political-geographical and cultural-historical point of view, there was no Soviet architecture. The reason was also that the local buildings were designed by local architects and engineers, built by local companies and workers. The Soviets only took care of our economic and cultural decline by infiltrating the communist form of government and direct military occupation. You probably have no idea that before and after the Second World War, Czechoslovakia was among the ten most advanced and richest countries in the world. At that time, the gross domestic product per capita was 170 percent higher than the then average of the countries that are currently members of the European Union. Germany was also much poorer and Austria was a beggar whom we helped with food to survive the consequences of Hitler's rule. After the fall of the communist government and the departure of the occupying army, Austria had a 250 percent higher GDP per capita than Czechoslovakia.
Communists took power in former Czechoslovakia (including Slovakia) in 1948. Almost all buildings mentioned in your video are older, mostly from the beginning of the 20 century and from between 1st and 2nd world war. They have nothing to do with the Soviet Union.
After the ww2, communists got in power and they did not care about restoring the old historic architecture. That's why there are commie blocks in the old city and the highway in the city centre. A big portion of the city's history was destroyed like that. Also, graffiti is illegal, but it's hard to get rid of because "tagging" is for some reason popular in these parts of Europe. Either way, nice video!
The communists left, but the neglect of historical monuments continues. The party bosses were replaced by developers who buy up land and invest money in their projects. Graffiti on the walls of old buildings are only evidence of Slovaks' systemic disrespect for their own history.
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You expressed the opinion that many buildings have a Soviet appearance. It aroused my interest as I am a graduate of the Moscow Institute of Architecture. 0:50 For example, you show the building of the Directorate of Railways of the Slovak Republic at Klemensova Street no. 8, which was built between 1925 and 1927. That is, during the democratic Czechoslovak Republic, which lasted from 1918 to 1939. Its authors are the Czech architects Alois Balán and Jiří Grossmann, who opened a joint design office in Bratislava. Both graduated from the Czech Technical University in Prague. The building of the Directorate of State Railways in Bratislava (1925 - 1927) is a transition in their work, originally influenced by the architect Josef Gočár, where you can still see the fading decorativeism and national style, to the functionalist style, which is reflected in the skeleton of this building. Functionalism was a style that appeared on the European scene at a time when the Czechoslovak Republic was searching for its identity. Functionalism also represented a certain definition in relation to Austria-Hungary, which was associated with magnificent historical buildings in the style of Austrian Baroque or Hungarian Art Nouveau. With it suddenly came something that was authentically Czechoslovak. With his means of expression, he seemed to let the public know: this is our new Czechoslovak culture. This style was popular mainly in Bratislava and Brno, i.e. in the second and third largest cities of Czechoslovakia. Cities were experiencing great growth and clientele preferred this style. These were rich, educated and well-traveled clients who wanted to differentiate themselves from the previous generation. The propagator of functionalism in Bratislava was the architect Friedrich Wienwurm. He was a supporter of the ideal of modern architecture, and this ideal gradually spread in Bratislava.
Fascinating stuff!
Congratulations on the video, it was excellent, Bratislava is a wonderful city, I hope to visit one day. I started a channel here on RUclips recently and record in the same way here in Brazil. I signed up, I will follow you from now on. A big hug !!!🙂
Thanks for visiting :)
Thanks. I really liked what I saw in Slovakia
1:50 The neighboring buildings on Bezručová Street 3 and 5 were designed by architects Alois Balán and Jiří Grossmann and were built in 1932 and 1939. Back then, no one knew that the communists would come to power in Czechoslovakia in 1948 and that the country would be occupied by the Soviet Army from 1968 to 1991. The buildings were built for the Central and District Social Insurance. The buildings are considered one of the best works of the authors and at the same time one of the top buildings of functionalism in Bratislava. 3:14 Czechoslovakia was never part of the Soviet Union. Therefore, from a political-geographical and cultural-historical point of view, there was no Soviet architecture. The reason was also that the local buildings were designed by local architects and engineers, built by local companies and workers. The Soviets only took care of our economic and cultural decline by infiltrating the communist form of government and direct military occupation. You probably have no idea that before and after the Second World War, Czechoslovakia was among the ten most advanced and richest countries in the world. At that time, the gross domestic product per capita was 170 percent higher than the then average of the countries that are currently members of the European Union. Germany was also much poorer and Austria was a beggar whom we helped with food to survive the consequences of Hitler's rule. After the fall of the communist government and the departure of the occupying army, Austria had a 250 percent higher GDP per capita than Czechoslovakia.
Wow. Thanks for such a detailed explanation!
Communists took power in former Czechoslovakia (including Slovakia) in 1948. Almost all buildings mentioned in your video are older, mostly from the beginning of the 20 century and from between 1st and 2nd world war. They have nothing to do with the Soviet Union.
Thanks. I stand corrected
After the ww2, communists got in power and they did not care about restoring the old historic architecture. That's why there are commie blocks in the old city and the highway in the city centre. A big portion of the city's history was destroyed like that.
Also, graffiti is illegal, but it's hard to get rid of because "tagging" is for some reason popular in these parts of Europe.
Either way, nice video!
Communists were helped into power by the west*
u really have no clue about architecture dude😂😂😂
The communists left, but the neglect of historical monuments continues. The party bosses were replaced by developers who buy up land and invest money in their projects. Graffiti on the walls of old buildings are only evidence of Slovaks' systemic disrespect for their own history.