Public interiors in buildings from 70s and 80s: tendecies and specifics of interior design in Czech architecture

Public interiors, such as places of social life, transport, leisure and culture, as well as trade, were in selected designs given special attention during the time period between 1970 and 1990. They exceeded common manufacturing processes and were created with the use of bold material solutions. Together with great integration into the built work, such interiors brought fresh perspectives in otherwise not very varied standard production. The limited range of products available has led to unusual solutions for individual spatial components and interior fittings. The small production of author's free standing furniture and lamps was in many respects typical of the time and is, due to the costly nature of today's conditions, difficult to repeat. The authors often dealt with the public interior as a part of a complex work. The artistic libretto or the overall spatial concept determined the individuality and detailing of the interior furnishings. During use, however, this architectural part of the work pays for its short durability in comparison to the lifespan of a building and is therefore most vulnerable to improper modifications, partial changes or complete disposal. Studying of modern architecture, correct processing and usage of our findings about the high quality works and their significance can contribute to their protection and serve as a basis for future restoration. This student research aims to map the specifics of this time period, to name and evaluate them. The goal of the research is to summarize the work created in the course of two decades, to describe the characteristic solutions of the individual chapters and furthermore to focus on naming the specifics and expressions through which the interior becomes an integral part of the architectural work or an autonomous creative act.