Stibralova vila Villa

Stibralova vila, located on the southern slope of Bodalec hill in Prague 4-Michle, is an unorenessant family house of architect Jiří Stibral. Built between 1894 and 1906, it has been protected as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic since 1958. This villa represents an interesting example of historicism with characteristic elements of the time, such as a profiled cordon ledge and quagmire of corner parts.

The emergence of the Stibral villa is closely linked to the architectural development of the late 19th and early 20th century, when intensive urban development and experiments in construction took place. At this time, historism became a popular style in Europe, reflecting the desire to return to the traditions of the past. Jiří Stibral designed its family house with regard to the garden environment, which is evident in its unique location on the slope.

Architecturally Stibralova vila boasts non-orenessant elements. The main facade is heading south and has a profiled cordon ledge that orbits the entire building on the first floor above the windows. The corners are quarted and the crown ledge is lined with a tooth. The facade on the south side is three-axis with a plastic-reinforced three-piece window, whose shampoo is strongly presented. In 1919 the villa was expanded by architect Alois Zimou, who connected the villa with the slope and the loggia with the terrace by adding the annex. In 1940 some internal areas were modified and the terrace changed according to plans by Lubomír Winter.

The original owner of the villa was architect Jiří Stibral, who together with his brother Karl Stibalt, a gardener's profession, and other builders like carpenter master Josef Bobek and builders Doležal and Lupisek from Žižkov built this family house. Over the years the villa has undergone several changes that have affected its architecture and interior.

Key events include the extension of the villa in 1919 and modifications from 1940. These changes contributed to making the villa a complex architectural work with a rich history.

Today Stibralova vila is a protected cultural monument and is worth visiting for its historical importance and unique architecture. Its location on the slope and a rich garden environment gives this place another attraction, which makes it not only a monument to the past, but also a living space with its own history. Visitors can appreciate architectural details and imagine living in a villa in the early 20th century.