V Holešovičkách 25 Villa

Welcome to the Liberec part of Prague. You're standing in front of a building on Holešovice Street under 25. In front of you is an elegant family villa that immediately attracts attention with its appearance. The first impression of this building is a sense of purity, simplicity and harmony with the surrounding environment. Notice how naturally the house is connected to the narrow terrain on which it stands. It is not just an ordinary house, but a true witness to the time when a new path was sought in architecture to unify beauty with practical use of space. Let us now stop at how this building was built and at what time it was built. I'm surprised you're interested in the fact that the work on this house started in nine hundred twenty-six and was completed in nine hundred twenty-nine. It was an era of great change and courage when people wanted to get rid of unnecessary ornaments and focus on the very essence of living. The project was taken up by an architect named Kotratschek, who inserted his vision of a modern home into the building. At that time it was a very modern approach to construction, which was to ensure maximum light, air and comfort for people who lived in the house. Now pay attention to the architecture itself and what you see right in front of you. Look up and notice the flat roof. This is one of the most distinctive features of this style. On the roof there is a terrace which served as a place to relax and seek peace over the city. It's a fascinating element that softens the house and gives it air character. Follow the house lines as well. Notice horizontal glass walls, which are very distinctive on the top floor. It is a wall of winter garden that allows natural light to penetrate deep into the wnętri house. These large glass surfaces were at the time of construction a symbol of progress and openness towards the surrounding nature. The whole object is balanced even though it stands in a field that is not straight. It is this location on the slope that gives the villa its unique dynamic. When we look at the history of this place, we can't ignore the people who left their mark. In the year nine hundred thirty-eight, this house belonged to a trader named Rudolf Pick. Imagine what life he probably led in these premises, how he hosted his friends here and how he took advantage of modern living in the heart of Libna. The merchants of that time were often motorways of urban development and their homes reflected their status and taste. Although we do not know all the details of their private life today, the very existence of the villa tells us the story of ambition and desire for quality living in the first half of the last century. Perhaps you are now wondering why this building is so important that it deserves your attention even after almost 100% of the century since its inception. Since two thousand six, this villa, together with its fencing and garden, has been protected as a real cultural monument. This means that the state has recognised its irreplaceable value for the entire company. It is a rare piece of architecture that survived decades of change and still stands as proof of the champion architect Kotratschek. The combination of the villa and its gardens, which form one whole, is interesting. The garden is not only an addition but an integral part of the concept of the whole house, which complements its openness and connection with nature. Stop for a moment and feel the atmosphere of this place. Imagine what the Libeň district looked like in a thousand nine hundred twenty-nine, when this building was recently completed. She was probably one of the state-of-the-art houses in the neighborhood that caused both wonder and curiosity to her neighbors. It is fascinating to think that the elements that we consider to be common today, such as large windows or terraces on the roof, were a bold step forward at the time. Now that you've become familiar with the main features of this house, I suggest you go around it one more time and observe from different angles how the building adapts to its narrow substructure. Note the details of the fence, which is also part of the monument list. All of these elements together form a harmonious whole which reminds us of the golden era of modern architecture in Prague. Thank you for taking a walk at this beautiful villa in Holešovice. I hope you're interested in this short trip to history and that you've been able to imagine life in this special house. Now you can continue to discover other hidden treasures of Libna and enjoy the beauty of this Prague part. I wish you a pleasant rest of the day and many other unforgettable experiences during your discovery of our city. Goodbye.