Martin Horáček

Martin Horáček serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Monument Care within the Faculty of Architecture at Brno University of Technology. His academic career spans decades of teaching and research focused on architectural heritage, traditional architecture, and architectural theory. He teaches key courses including Architectural Heritage Conservation, Chapters from the Theory of Architecture, Language of Architecture, and Theory of Architecture, demonstrating his deep engagement with both practical conservation and theoretical aspects of architecture.

Horáček's research interests center on the intersection of traditional and contemporary architecture, with particular emphasis on classical architecture, architectural heritage conservation, and the theoretical frameworks that connect historical practices with modern building culture. His work explores how traditional architectural forms and urban design principles can inform contemporary practice, examining the relationship between monument care and sustainable urban development. He investigates the philosophical underpinnings of architectural practice, studying how historical movements influence current trends and how architectural theory can guide future directions in building design and urban planning.

His publication record shows a consistent focus on traditional and classical architecture, particularly through his annual analyses of Driehaus Prize winners, which demonstrates his engagement with contemporary practitioners of classical architecture worldwide. His research also spans heritage conservation, examining the relationship between nature protection and architectural conservation, and exploring the historical development of architectural education and practice in Central Europe. His work often bridges theoretical analysis with practical applications in architectural conservation and urban design.

Horáček has led or participated in numerous research projects including 'Mechanical Order and Integrity in Architectural Language' (2021-2022), 'Traditionalism in Architecture and Sculpture' (2018), 'Wood in Traditional Architecture and Construction' (2018), and 'Theory of Monument Care in the 21st Century' (2018), reflecting his broad research interests across multiple dimensions of architectural heritage and theory.

He serves on the Library Advisory Board of the Faculty of Architecture and maintains active international collaborations, as evidenced by his work with institutions like Guangxi Arts University in Nanning, China. His academic contributions extend beyond research to include significant involvement in architectural education and the development of curricula that integrate historical understanding with contemporary design challenges.