Pardubice Crematorium

Pardubice Crematorium (Czech: krematorium Pardubice) is a crematorium in Pardubice, Czech Republic. Built in 1921–1923, it was the first Czech crematorium. It is a national cultural monument.

Pardubice Crematorium
Krematorium Pardubice
Pardubice Crematorium
General information
Town or cityPardubice
CountryCzech Republic
Coordinates50.0193°N 15.7769°E / 50.0193; 15.7769
Construction started1921
Completed1923
Design and construction
Architect(s)Pavel Janák

Description and history

The crematorium was designed by the Czech architect Pavel Janák in the Czech Art Deco style and built in 1921–1923. It was the first Czech crematorium.[1][2] The project came from a tender that was opened at the end of 1918 and took place in 1919. Janák's project was chosen from 81 architectonical designs.[3]

The design of the crematorium was influenced by old Slavic mythology and the concept of ancient Christian basilicas.[4] Janák was inspired by Peter Behrens' conception of the crematorium in Hagen.[5]

Since 2010, the building has been protected as a national cultural monument.[1]

References
  1. "Krematorium" (in Czech). National Heritage Institute. Retrieved 2023-05-15.
  2. Lukeš, Zdeněk (2001). [10 století architektury 6]. Architektura 20. století (in Czech). Prague: Správa Pražského hradu. p. 155. ISBN 80-86161-34-X.
  3. Hnídková, Vendula (2013). Národní styl: kultura a politika = National style: arts and politics (1st ed.). Prague. pp. 179–181. ISBN 978-80-86863-62-7. OCLC 877883568.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  4. Folklorismy v českém výtvarném umění XX. století = Folklorisms in 20th-century Czech Art. Prague: České muzeum výtvarnych umění. 2004. p. 100. ISBN 80-7056-120-3. OCLC 489434547.
  5. Kiesling, Norbert (2011). Pavel Janák (in Czech). Řevnice: Arbor vitae. p. 78. ISBN 978-80-87164-38-9. OCLC 842342679.
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