VRTIŠKA & ŽÁK
Czech Republic / Company ID 07513607 +
Roman Vrtiška and Vladimír Žák met while studying at VŠUP, where they began their collaboration. Together they also completed an internship at Alvar Aalto University in Helsinki, where their work was awarded several times. After graduating from VŠUP in Prague, they became part of the emerging fresh generation of Czech designers with a wide range of interests and a professional approach to work. Since then, they have been among the sought-after and respected creators. They are mainly engaged in projects in the field of architecture, interiors and product design. Their clients include Adidas, Avast, Belda Factory, Brokis, Devoto, Egoé, Heineken, Jitona, Javorina, Moravské sklárny Květná, KKCG, Klier, Krušovice, Lasvit, Lugi, mmcité, Padok Investment, Pytloun hotels, Rim, Ruukki, Šalanda, Tereza Maxová, Teroforma, U1, USSPA, UP závody, Verreum, etc. Since 2016, they have been leading the Furniture and Interior Design Studio (D2) at VŠUP in Prague.
Completed projects
Project | Katamaran IC36 |
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Client | Independent Catamaran |
Year | 2021 |
Description | Jaromír Popek, co-founder of Independent Catamaran, approached us with a clear brief: "I need a catamaran design that is foldable and allows the top deck to be opened". The IC36 design proposal builds on the chassis and original concept of Tomas Jonas Janda. It is the first ever catamaran, in its category, that is designed to be assembled and disassembled for challenging and long repositioning of the boat. The whole boat, when folded, fits on a special trailer behind a car or in a cargo container with dimensions of twelve meters. In good weather, it is then possible to easily dismantle part of the roof and fully enjoy the fresh sea air. The IC36 is a sort of hybrid between a classic cruiser and a sports boat. It offers the comfort of the former and the agility and speed of the latter. The design of the boat, including the interior, is created with this hybrid concept in mind. It is calm, elegant and aggressive at the same time. Since her first launch, at the Cannes Yachting Festival, she has already received two nominations for Newcomer of the Year in the Multihull category. |
Awards | 2022 Czech Grand Design in the Designer of the Year category 2022 Czech Grand Design, Grand Designer of the Year |
CONTACTS
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VRTIŠKA & ŽÁKMgA. Roman Vrtiška & MgA. Vladimír ŽákKřižíkova 64Praha18600Czech Republic
- Roman Vrtiška
- +420 605 730 018
- studio@vrtiskazak.com
- www.vrtiskazak.com
- 2009
Language skills: Czech, English, German
Field affliation
Qualifications
- 2022 Designer of the Year Czech Grand Design, Grand Designer of the Year Czech Grand Design, Red Dot in Urban Design category, Big SEE in Wooden Design category | 2020 Big SEE in Hospitality category | 2019 EDIDA (absolute winner), Designblok Award (best furniture collection) | 2018 Architecture of the Year, Big SEE (installation category), Designblok Award (Best New Product) | 2016 Designblok Award (Best Furniture and Best Designer Installation) | 2014 Grand Prix For Furniture, Designblok Award (Best Product) | 2013 EDIDA | 2011 Dobry Wzor (PL) | 2009 Czech Grand Design | 2008 Outstanding Design, National Award for Student Design