* PLEČNIK * maple & walnut ches set designed by Janez Suhadolc |
Janez Suhadolc is a full time professor on the Arhitectural university . He is also known as a designer and manufacturer of unique furniture products, especially chairs, of which 3 creations were made for Pope Woytila. During his work he made this statement :» If I am a Slovene, it makes sense to design and express myself artistically in a Slovene way.« With several published books (Arhitectural freehand drawing, Chairs I, II, III) he has received several importat rewards for unique designs. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Slovenian architect Jože Plečnik (1872-1957) was one of the most important protagonists of the 20th century architecture. He was the first post-modernist at the beginning of the modernist era and the last classical architect. Plečnik built many important buildings such as Zacherl House in Vienna, the Hradčany and the church of the Sacred Heart in Prague, National and University Library, Triple Bridge, Mutual Assurance Building, etc. in Ljubljana. Plečnik's close associate was also father of Janez Suhadolc, who created unique chess set in memory of architect genius, founding inspiration in Plečnik's work. Poet Davorin Jenko's monument for bishop and pawn - knight construction on door knob at National and University Library - rook from certain tombstones - king and queen in churches from "Osijek studys". Official presentation was held in ARS Gallery on 11.06.2010. Opening round was played by former school minister, now EU congresmen, dr. Zver and GM Pavasovič, the Slovenian national champion on several occasions (more pictures in gallery). ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Plečnik's work and J.Suhadolc inspiration for designing chess pieces doorknob in National and University Library
Davorin Jenko's monument
"Osijek studys"
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