VRTIŠKA & ŽÁK
Czech Republic / Company ID 07513607
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Roman Vrtiška (*1982) and Vladimír Žák (*1980) met while studying at the Academy of Fine Arts, 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, they became part of the emerging fresh generation of Czech designers characterized by a wide range of interests and a professional approach to work. Since then, they have been among the sought-after and respected creators. The founders of the Prague studio Vrtiška & Žák with more than a decade of tradition (founded in 2009) are united by diligence, a desire to overcome challenges and the ability to see potential even where to others remain hidden. Their work covers a complex of areas from product design to interiors and architecture, from craftsmanship to industrial scale. Creativity and unconventional thinking are essential values for the development of their work.design.
Completed projects
| Project | Tuba |
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| Client | Javorina |
| Year | 2019 |
| Description | The Tuba armchair reflects the contemporary production of solid wooden furniture combined with the search for traditional shape. Our aim was to create a simple and visually unpretentious chair while maintaining maximum comfort and subtle rustic motifs. The chair's distinctive silhouette is kept minimalistic so as not to significantly dominate the interior. We kept to the simple principle that the chair must visually work behind the back, i.e. from the perspective from which we most often perceive it in the space (at the table). With this chair, we have managed to maintain the maximum possible level of comfort even when it's not so light, thanks to the bevelled backrest. This has maximised the support area while maintaining a continuous side profile. Its slightly exaggerated morphology shows Javorina's production potential and deliberately sets itself apart from the competition, and not only for plywood furniture. |
| Awards | Designblok Award (the Best Furniture Collection category) |
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CONTACTS
- Address
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VRTIŠKA & ŽÁKMgA. & doc. MgA. Roman & Vladimír Vrtiška & ŽákKřižíkova 64Praha18600Czech Republic
- Contact person
- Roman Vrtiška
- Phone
- +420 605 730 018
- studio@vrtiskazak.com
- WWW
- www.vrtiskazak.com
- Year of foundation
- 2009
Language skills: Czech, English, German
Field affliation
Qualifications
- AWARDS: 2025 BIG SEE, category Product design (SLV) 2023 Designblok Awards, category Best designers novelty (CZ) 2022 GOOD Design Award (USA) 2022 BIG SEE, category Wood design (SLV) 2022 Red Dot (DE) 2022 Grand Designer Of A Year, Czech Grand Design (CZ) 2022 Best Designer, Czech Grand Design (CZ) 2021 Office of the Year Award (CZ) 2020 BIG SEE, category Interior / Hospitality (SLV) 2019 Designblok Awards, category Best furniture (CZ) 2019 EDIDA (CZ) 2018 Designblok Awards, category Best designers novelty (CZ) 2018 Building Of A Year Award (CZ) 2016 Designblok Awards, category Best designers presentation (CZ) 2016 Designblok Awards, category Best designers furniture (CZ) 2014 Designblok Awards, category Best designers novelty (CZ) 2014 Grand Prix For Furniture (CZ) 2013 EDIDA (CZ) 2011 Dobrý wzor (PL) 2009 Discovery Of A Year, Czech Grand Design (CZ) 2008 National Award For Students Design (CZ)