The conference venue is the National Technical Library.
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The National Technical Library is located in Prague 6–Dejvice and
surrounded by a university campus of the Czech Technical University in
Prague (ČVUT) and the Institute of Chemical Technology (VŠCHT). The
building is often described as a “high-tech living room” serving to
students as well as to general public.
The fine new six-floor building houses over one and a half million
volumes and is a huge new asset for the above mentioned universities
and for the whole technical and academic community in the Czech
Republic.
The interior expresses the openness and friendliness of the
contemporary institution. The driving principle of interior design is
collaboration and reciprocal influence. The important parts of the
interior are the graphic design, which follows the technical schoolbook
concept. In construction of the building many interesting
technological solutions were used. Some of them help the flexibility,
the others help save on energy demands.
The library is truly unique, which is also confirmed by the
number of Czech Grand Design competition awards received by artists
taking part in its construction.
Peklo Restaurant
On Monday evening, conference participants are invited to join the
garden party and a buffet at the Peklo restaurant located in the
immediate vicinity of the Prague Castle. The restaurant is set in an
original wine cellar of Premonstratensian Order. The history of the
place dates back to the 14th century when the king of Bohemia and Holy
Roman Emperor Charles IV brought new grape varieties from France and the
skilful Premonstratensians managed to grow wine grapes of such a high
quality that the King presented them with a coat of arms for this
achievement.
The features of the original cellars are well preserved
and mostly left intact, although some of the ancient secret passages
have been walled up. Although the name of the cellars "Peklo" is Czech
word for hell, we hope that all guests will experience the Czech
culinary heaven in the unique atmosphere of ancient times.
Dress code: informal
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About Prague
Situated on the Vltava River in central Bohemia, Prague has been
the political, cultural and economic centre of the Czech state for more
than 1,100 years. For many decades during the Gothic and Renaissance
eras, Prague was the permanent seat of two Holy Roman Emperors.
At the present time the city proper is home to about 1.3 million
people, while its metropolitan area is estimated to have a population of
over 1.9 million.
Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been
included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites, making the city
one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe.
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