Table of Contents

Foreword: Setting the scene, and introductory essay by Aaron Betsky

Scene 1 - Context - LAHOFER WINERY

Scene 2 - Transformation - GALLERY OF FURNITURE & HOUSE OF WINE

Scene 3 - Public Actore - VLTAVSKA PHILHARMONIC HALL

Scene 4 - Identity - MENDEL SQUARE & JIHLAVA ARENA

Scene 5 - Adaptability - MODULAR RESEARCH CENTRE, FRANCOUZSKA HOUSING & 1633 BROADWAY TOWER

Scene 6 - Integration - MENDEL’S GREENHOUSE & PERLA GALLERY

Scene 7 - Materiality - SUGAR FACTORY & CZECH FORESTRY HQ

Scene 8 - Self –Initite - SELF INITIATE - ZVONARKA BUS TERMINAL Postscript

Cross interview with Ondrej Chybik and Michal Kristof

Conclusion

About the Author

François-Luc Giraldeau is a Canadian editor who trained as an architect before moving away from the conventional practice of architecture to indulge in a variety of editorial and curatorial pursuits. Upon completing his graduate studies, he has continued to gain both practical experience and substantive knowledge through placements, projects, and programs spanning the Americas, Europe, and Asia. He currently oversees the development of a diverse collection of cultural publications, managing all aspects of their creation, from commissioning through to publishing. His work is often credited with successfully breaking down complex notions for a general audience, thus creating accessible content that upholds the integrity of each discipline.