Josef Sakař
*7. 12. 1856 – Prague, Czech Republic
†15. 1. 1936 – Prague, Czech Republic
Biography
Josef Sakař was a Czech architect, urban planner, builder, and construction advisor. He initially began studying mechanical engineering at the Prague Polytechnic, before transferring to the construction department in 1877. He completed his studies in 1880 in the studio of architect Josef Zítek. He undertook a study stay in Florence and Rome. From 1882 to 1885, he participated in the reconstruction of the National Theatre after a fire. At the beginning of 1888, he became a builder and ran this business until 1899. He then served as a construction advisor. In 1912, he was appointed an extraordinary member of the Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts. In 1912, he was also awarded the honorary title of Doctor of Technical Sciences (Dr.h.c.) by the Czech Technical University in Prague.
Josef Sakař was a Czech architect, urban planner, builder, and construction advisor. He initially began studying mechanical engineering at the Prague Polytechnic, before transferring to the construction department in 1877. He completed his studies in 1880 in the studio of architect Josef Zítek. He undertook a study stay in Florence and Rome. From 1882 to 1885, he participated in the reconstruction of the National Theatre after a fire. At the beginning of 1888, he became a builder and ran this business until 1899. He then served as a construction advisor. In 1912, he was appointed an extraordinary member of the Czech Academy of Sciences and Arts. In 1912, he was also awarded the honorary title of Doctor of Technical Sciences (Dr.h.c.) by the Czech Technical University in Prague.
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