Hotel Juliš, Functionalist hotel in Wenceslas Square, Czech Republic
Description
Hotel Juliš is a functionalist building on Wenceslas Square designed with long clean lines and extensive windows. It features a passage that connects the square to nearby streets, serving as a practical walkway through the structure.
History
Architect Pavel Janák designed the building in 1927 and construction finished in 1933. This was the interwar period when functionalism reshaped Prague's new architecture.
Culture
The building displays the functional design principles that shaped Prague's architecture in the early 20th century, prioritizing practical space over decorative details. Visitors can still observe these ideals in the clean facades and how the structure relates to surrounding streets.
Practical
The building sits directly on Wenceslas Square near metro stations and shops. Its central location makes it easy for visitors to explore the area on foot and use the interior passage as a shortcut.
Did you know?
The ground floor once contained a terraced cafe with a cake shop, drawing inspiration from Hotel Avion in Brno. This detail reveals how Prague adopted ideas from other modernist centers during its architectural renewal.
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