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 | Reforma |
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Client | mmcité |
Year | 2021 |
Description | The reform is based on a redesign of the modern bench archetype in the form of concrete legs and a wooden seat. Our aim was to elevate the iconic form of the park bench and give it a more contemporary look. This is how the Reforma collection was created, based on organically softly shaped concrete legs and contrasting wooden slats forming the seat and backrest.The series includes classic straight benches with a full or split backrest, as well as a fully backless variant. The latter is also represented in the form of modular elements, which can be assembled in long rows or in an arc or circle, or installed on a wall. Massive concrete bases in two shades connected by wooden slats made of hardwood or thermally modified wood. All auxiliary steel elements are galvanized, powder coated or stainless steel. The bench can be anchored into the surface. |
Awards | 2022 Czech Grand Design in the Designer of the Year category 2022 Czech Grand Design / Grand Designer of the Year 2022 Red Dot in the Urban Design category |
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