Global InformationJaroslav Otruba information
Ing.arch.Dr Jaroslav Otruba | |
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 Jaroslav Otruba | |
| Born | 11 November 1916 Olomouc, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 5 February 2007 (aged 90) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Nationality | Czech |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Naděje Uherková |
| Children | Vítězslava |
| Awards | 1957 International architectural competition for OSN in Geneva, Switzerland – fifth place 1961 Architectural competition for Karlovarské Vřídlo, Karlovy Vary – first place 1973 Prague City Award for architectural design of Prague Metro line "C" |
| Buildings | Health Spa Resort in Karlovy Vary Prostějov Railroad station, 1952 Administrative Building SUDOP, Prague 1974 Karlovarské Vřídlo, Karlovy Vary 1975 |
| Projects | Line A and Line C (Prague Metro) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Design | Aluminum tiles for Prague Metro line "A" 1976 |
Ing. arch. Dr. Jaroslav Otruba (11 November 1916 – 5 February 2007) was a Czech architect, urban planner, designer and artist.
Jaroslav Otruba was born in Olomouc, Morava, then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. He was the son of a cabinetmaker. His life spanned several turbulent periods of Czech Republic's history: World War I before the dissolution of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918; under Nazi occupation from 1939 until the end of World War II in 1945; and under the rule of the communist Soviet Republic from 1948 to 1989.
Jaroslav Otruba's most prolific work, particularly in architecture, was produced during the latter part of the 20th century. He contributed to the urban design and planning of Prague and the rest of Czech Republic. He is best known for his contributions to the creation, design, and development of the Prague Metro system.[1]
Jaroslav Otruba was both an architect and urban planner. One of his more visited contributions are the colorful aluminum tiles found in Line A of the Prague Metro. The artistic style of the tiles draws on the op-art movement of the 1960s and it is considered a Prague tourist attraction.
- ^ Románek, Ivo. "The first metro rode out 40 years ago, finished building with two months in advance". TVstav.cz. Retrieved 13 July 2016.