Month: June 2004

Written by: Štěpánka Strouhalová Photo by: Věroslav Sixt Jiří Přibyl & Martin Imrich “You’re born into design, and you die in it. Everything is design, and people are surrounded by it, even to an unhealthy degree,” says designer Jiří Přibyl from the two-man studio Koncern. JIŘÍ PŘIBYL AND MARTIN IMRICH have a lot in common:…

Written by: Klára Smolová Photo by: Jana Labuťová Six years ago Techo, an office interiors and furniture production company, moved into a former woodworking plant. It converted the 1,200 m2 into an interesting, variable space with areas for dealing with clients, a showroom, and an office. “Our facility reflects what we try to pass on…

Written by: Libor Ševčík The renown of Tuscany among lovers of fine food and wine is rising just as precipitously as are prices in this part of the Apenine Peninsula. foto: archiv Italy is the largest wine producer in the world, with seventy-five million hectoliters emerging from its vineyards each year. According to EU guidelines…

Written by: Halka Jaklová Photo by: René Jakl Would you like to use comparisons with other goods, services, or, say, manufacturers in your advertising? Then you need to know what the law allows in this area. Thanks to the harmonization of Czech legislation with the laws of the European Union, comparative advertising is governed by…

Written by: Monika Mudranincová Photo: Petr Poliak This year Monsieur Dakar, as Karel Loprais (55) is called, started the most difficult rally in the world for the 17th time. He has enjoyed the top spot on the podium six times, and while he i s the team member who get the most media recognition, the…

Written by: Simona Plischkeová & Jiří Hrstka (www.penize.cz) Photo by: Petr Poliak Financing via leasing is gaining popularity here, and local entrepreneurs are discovering that they can thus acquire just about anything. But in order to minimize the risks that may threaten one’s business, suitable insurance products must be entailed. KAREL ŠIKOVNÝ is just starting…

Written by: Jasmina Žarković Photo: Dorothea Bylica With an enviable location in the sovereign territory of the Royal Gardens, the Terasa U Zlaté studně restaurant has the potential to rule over haute cuisine in Malá Strana. So far, however, it has been a somewhat neglected “national treasure”. The U Zlaté studně hotel and restaurant stands…

Written by: Jan Tuček BMW knows how to play on the feelings of well-heeled motorists who love fast and safe sporty performance. The BMW X3, a car designated as a Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) and equipped with the unique xDrive four-wheel drive system, is proof of this. BENEATH THE finely-shaped body designed for driving over…

Written by: Anita Lišková & Todd Shaw Photo by: allphoto images The capital of Saxony is world famous for its art treasures, theatrical productions and Baroque buildings. Though still undergoing post-war reconstruction, Dresden is well on its way to regaining its status as one of the most architecturally impressive cities in Germany. Lukáš Blahuš Head…

Written by: Galina Pembroke According to the International Labor Organization, 43% of Czech citizens complain of occasional allergies. When triggered, allergic symptoms can cause hay fever, eczema, migraines and asthma. These are aggravating at best and disabling at worse. How do we stop them? Knowledge is our best weapon. ALLERGIES ARE a sign of a…