Ján Pavúk

Ján Pavúk is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Architecture, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (STU). With 16 years of teaching practice, he combines academic work with professional architectural practice, maintaining strong connections between theoretical research and practical application.

His educational background includes:

• Graduation from the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava, Faculty of Architecture (1996)
• Dissertation at the Faculty of Arts, Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava (1998-2001)
• Dissertation internship at RWTH Aachen, Germany (1999-2001)

Pavúk's research focuses on architectural history, particularly steel prefabricated construction methods from the interwar period, representative architecture (especially diplomatic buildings), and urban planning. His work examines Slovak architecture within broader European contexts, with special attention to industrialized construction techniques and historical development patterns.

His publications show a consistent focus on architectural history and theory, with particular emphasis on industrial architecture, embassy design, and urban renewal concepts. The trend across his work demonstrates a strong connection between historical research and contemporary architectural practice.

His professional recognition includes:

• Authorized architect and member of SKA and SAS (2003)
• Multiple competition awards including 1st place projects in Beijing (2002) and China (2003)
• 1st place for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs premises completion in Bratislava (2009)

Pavúk has supervised numerous diploma students since 2009 and has been actively involved in both academic research and professional architectural practice. His teaching materials include co-authoring 'Brennpunkt Dessau,' a documentation on industrial production at Junkerswerke and Bauhaus industrialization tendencies. His professional work spans various architectural projects including embassy reconstructions, multifunctional buildings, and urban planning studies across Slovakia and internationally.