Villa Wolf, Modernist residence in Gubin, Poland
Description
Villa Wolf was a modernist residential building in Gubin featuring horizontal lines, expansive windows, and red brick facades. The structure thoughtfully integrated with its setting along the Lusatian Neisse river through its careful spatial arrangement.
History
German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the building between 1925 and 1926 for textile manufacturer Erich Wolf and his wife Elisabeth. The project marked one of his earliest modern residential works and demonstrated his evolving architectural approach.
Culture
The house drew collectors and cultural figures of the Weimar era who gathered around its groundbreaking design. Its open floor plan reflected a new way of thinking about residential spaces that departed from traditional home layouts.
Practical
The ruins of Villa Wolf are now located within Waszkiewicz Park, where ground markings trace the original building layout. The site remains accessible from the riverside and offers views of what survives from this architectural work.
Did you know?
The building was damaged during World War II and later partially demolished, leaving only foundations and fragmentary structures behind. A German-Polish initiative is currently working toward reconstruction plans, with the Polish government expressing support for the effort in 2019.
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