Kremerova vila Villa

Kremerova vila, located in Czechoslovak Army Street No. 10 / 762 in the municipality of Hlučín in Opava district, is a unique example of Art Nouveau architecture from the early 1930s. This self-standing brick building was built between 1933 and 1934 on the inspiration of the unrealized project Lubomír Šlapeta, which was first presented in 1932. The villa is famous for its convex side walls, flat roof with atics and unique garden facade. In 1995 it was declared a cultural monument of the Czech Republic.

The history of the villa begins with the inspiration which František Kremer, a county veterinarian and a keeper of horse breeding in Kravaří, found in the style of Lubomír Šlapeta. The design for Oskar Landsberger was presented at an art exhibition in Ostrava in 1932 and inspired Kremer to build his villa. In 1933-1934 the villa was built in an open area by the road heading to Ratibor. With time, the villa became part of an apartment building and in the 1990s it received an insulating layer on all facades.

Architecturally, Kremerova vila is characterized by its convex bent side walls and a flat roof with orbiting atics. The street facade is divided by the presented garage and entrance, located on the first above-ground floor and is covered by a short roof. The window belt next to the main entrance includes a wide three-piece window. The second above-ground floor has a horizontal belt of luxers that illuminate the corridor and stairwell, and a small window above the garage. The garden facade is broken by long horizontal strips of windows on both floors. A triangular terrace runs out of the floor, covering the garden entrance and adjacent to the glazed winter garden.

František Kremer was the original owner of this villa. His decision to build such an object was influenced by the modern search for new architectural forms that took place in Europe around 1934. The villa became a cultural monument of the Czech Republic in 1995, which underlines its historical and architectural importance.

Today, the villa is accessible to visitors and is worth visiting not only because of its historical significance, but also because of its unique architecture. Its construction and design are a reminder of the time when new forms were sought for construction, which makes it an important cultural object in the Hlučín area. By visiting Kremer's villa, everyone can feel the connection to the past and appreciate the artistic value that has been preserved for over a century.