Mechanisms and Conditions for Building a Network of Department Stores in Postwar (Czecho-)Slovakia

The study examines the mechanisms behind the postwar development of department stores in (Czecho-) Slovakia against the background of the centrally planned economy of the socialist state. It examines the role of both state (Prior) and cooperative (Jednota) enterprises, along with specialized state owned project institutes like ŠPÚO and DRUPRO, in shaping this typology. Emphasizing […]

The Prior Department Store in Košice in the Context of History, Current Structural Alterations and Engaged Preservation

The Prior department store (OD Prior) was constructed in the historic centre of Košice according to the design of Czech architect Růžena Žertová in the 1960s. Not only is it a significant landmark, is also an example of post-World War II architecture that harmoniously coexists with the surrounding historical buildings. During the course of its […]