Tvorkovských 10 Villa

Welcome to the beautiful neighborhood of Mariánské Hory. Right now, thanks to your headphones, this space is opening up to you in a completely different light. You're standing right in front of one of the most important buildings in this part of town. In front of your eyes is a building that is not just an ordinary house, but a real symbol of its time. Feel the atmosphere of calm and the incredible geometrical purity that radiates from this place. This villa, known as the Fvorkovské deset, will immediately enchant you with its simplicity and yet incredible strength of its shape.

Let us now return together to the time when everything was beginning to be planned here. Imagine 1934. Ostrava was then a city in constant motion, a city building its new face. It was this year that the request for permission for construction was made, which was to give rise to a new home for husband and wife Opava. František and Milada Others wanted to build a space here that was not only their refuge, but also an expression of their lifestyle. And it was for them that this masterpiece was created.

Did you know that this building has a very special position in the history of architecture in Ostrava? It is the last piece of Ostrava's famous architect Bohuslav Fuchs. If you look at the clean lines and how the building operates all around you, perhaps you can imagine the genius of the man who left his last clue in this city. Fuchs was a creator who knew how to combine benefit with beauty, and this villa is the best proof of that.

Now pay attention to what you see right in front of you. Look at the overall shape of the building. Notice how its basic shape is very balanced. The whole building is based on a precise square plan. This geometric certainty gives the house a sense of stability and peace. Above this square is a counter roof, which is absolutely typical of this type of building and gives the whole a specific character.

If you look at the edges of the building now, those places where the walls meet in the corners, notice something very strange. You see those glass corners? This is one of the most important elements of the proposal. These glass parts on the ground floor and on the upper floor are not just windows. They are views that link the inner world of the house with the surrounding natural beauty of Mariánské Hor. They make the space inside seem more open and light can penetrate deep into every corner. It is this work of light and space that makes this house a real example of functionalism.

Now let's think a little bit more about the people who lived here. Imagine František and Milada Opava. To them, it wasn't just architecture, it wasn't just a 1934 building. It was their home. Imagine their everyday life in these areas, moving up the stairs, spending time in the kitchen or living quarters. This house witnessed their years together.

But the history of this place continued to flow. Time didn't just go forward, but it also made big changes. In 1948, in the period when fundamental things began to change in our state about how things are owned and how real estate is used, the fate of this villa also changed. Maybe the house administration started to change here, maybe the way people lived in this space started to change here. Yet the building lasted. Yet she kept her dignity and her face.

Even if you're out now and you can't walk freely through the inner rooms, in your mind you can imagine them. The interior has preserved elements that are absolutely essential to this style. Imagine the main staircase, which is the heart of the house and connects the floors. Imagine a kitchen that was designed with respect to every small need of the time. Note also those built-in wooden elements that provide warmth and organic beauty, thus balancing the strict geometry of the entire object.

There is one thing that might interest you that gives this place today's meaning. This villa is not just an old house. It's a protected treasure. In 2000 this building was officially registered as a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. That means that what you're seeing right now is part of our common heritage that we have a duty to preserve for future generations. It's an appreciation of how important this house is to our history and our culture.

Now, when you decide where to go next, remember the clean line, the square, and the glass corners. This building teaches us that beauty does not have to be complex or over-decorated. Beauty can lie in the truth of material, in the clarity of shape and in how well the building serves the people who live in it.

Thank you for stopping by and paying attention to this important monument. We hope that this view of the Vvorkovsky Ten Villa has helped you better understand its beauty and its importance. We wish you a nice walk around Mariánska Hora and let the next steps in this neighborhood still surprise you. Goodbye.