Villa of Bohuslav Fuchs

The Villa of Bohuslav Fuchs is a functionalist residential building in Brno's Žabovřesky district with a narrow footprint and roughly 37 rooms. The spaces are organized according to rational principles, with living areas and studio work intertwined throughout.

The building was created between 1927 and 1929 and marks a turning point in Czech architecture when functionalism reshaped residential design. Fuchs's realization of these modern ideals helped establish the style in Brno.

The house reflects how a modernist artist lived and worked, blending residential and creative spaces according to new design principles. The open floor plans and connection between daily life and artistic practice still define the character of the rooms.

The building sits on Hvězdárenská street with views toward Špilberk Castle and is easy to reach on foot. Access to the villa is normally available at set times, so visitors should check ahead.

Fuchs used his own villa as a space to test architectural ideas and worked for years in his studio within the house. This blend of theory and practice in daily life made the building a rare example of modernism actually being lived.

Location: Brno-Žabovřesky

Architects: Bohuslav Fuchs

Architectural style: functionalism

GPS coordinates: 49.20687,16.58387

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:40