Villa Münz, Functionalist villa in Pisárky, Czech Republic
Villa Münz is a functionalist residential structure in Brno-Pisárky built with three rectangular blocks arranged on a south-facing slope. The L-shaped layout deliberately separates living areas from service and utility spaces.
The villa was built in 1926 for Eduard Münz, director of the Czechoslovak Agrarian Bank. It changed hands repeatedly during World War II and the communist period that followed, before undergoing major restoration from 2012 to 2014.
Visitors notice the clear separation between living spaces and service areas, a principle central to functionalist thinking of the period. The open floor plans and straightforward forms reflect a belief that thoughtful design could improve daily life.
Access requires advance booking arranged through the local cultural authority. It is best to contact ahead as visiting hours are limited and group visits are preferred.
The original music room still features decorative stucco and mirrors from the 1920s, representing the only surviving interior elements from the initial construction phase. These original details offer visitors a rare glimpse into how such spaces were originally appointed.
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