Klegova 17 Villa

Welcome to Hole. Right now you're in a place that carries a piece of the history of our city and its transformation into time. In front of your eyes stands Martinique's villa, an object that at first glance seems calm but very strong and balanced. Before we go into deeper research, just look at her for a second. Feel her presence in this area, see how her shapes and lines match the space you're in. This building is not just an ordinary house, it is a deliberately created work that has its own soul and its own story.

Let's go back in time together to understand why this villa is so special. Imagine the late 1920s. The world is changing, people are looking for new ways to be and new ways to express their identity through the space they live in. It was during this period, between a thousand nine hundred twenty-nine and a thousand nine hundred thirty, that this building was created. But it wasn't a random process. The whole project was made up and realized for a particular person who lived a rich spiritual life at the time - for the writer Vojtěv Martínek. Martínek wanted space that would fit his time, space modern, clean and functional. To fulfill this wish, he entrusted his intention to an architect named Karel Gajovský. Gajovský was a man who understood the new currents in architecture and could convert them into a form that was not only practical but aesthetically impressive.

Now pay attention to the very form of the building you are currently observing. Look at its overall structure. It's a single-storey object, which gives it a certain human measure, although its architectural significance is great. Notice how the facade is constantly changing and rhythmically breaking. This is due to two parts that come out of the main body of the building, professionally called risality. These outputs give the house depth and prevent it from acting as a mere flat wall. Above all this work is the Valb roof, which, in its form, closes the whole and gives it a sense of stability. The whole building is built on solid foundations, which include underground spaces, i.e. subbasement. This whole object is the vertex of the functional direction. What does that even mean? It means that there is nothing useless in this architecture. Every shape, every line and every element has a clear purpose. Beauty does not arise here through complex decoration or unnecessary decoration, but stems directly from the logic of the use of space and the purity of its form. It's an architecture that serves man and his needs.

When you look at the villa, you might wonder who left their trail. In addition to architect Gajovský and owner Martínek, there is another name that is very important for the perception of this place. The villa has a memorial plate that reminds us of the importance of this house. On it you will find the bust of Vojtěv Martínek himself. This work of art was created by sculptor Jaroslava Lukešová. It is fascinating to see three different worlds collide in this one place: the world of architecture, the world of literature and the world of sculpture art. This bust gives a personal dimension to the building and reminds us that every building has human thoughts, human dreams and human lives behind it.

You may now wonder why this villa is so important that we refer to it as a monument. The answer is hidden in a thousand nine hundred and ninety. It was this year that Martín's villa was officially declared a cultural monument. This decision was not random. It was a recognition of its historical value and importance to our common heritage. A statement to remember means that this building is considered an indispensable piece of history, which we must protect from forgetting even insensitive changes. It is a confirmation that the work of architect Gajovsky and the living space of writer Martínek is worth more than the time of their creation.

Now, I'd like to ask you to stop by and look at the villa from different angles. Feel the harmony between its shapes. See how light changes on her walls. If you're doing well, try focusing on the memorial record and the bust that spends as much time here as you do. Perhaps in your mind, you can imagine what ideas were made here in the last century when the writer Martínek sat in these spaces and made his work. This villa is not just rock and mortar, it is a storyteller.

Thank you for joining us on this short journey through time. We hope that this view of Martinique's villa has helped you better understand its meaning and beauty. We wish you a pleasant continued walk in Hrabuvec and many other interesting experiences in exploring the history of our surroundings. Goodbye.