Vila Vladimíra Müllera, Modern residential villa in Lazce, Czech Republic
Vila Vladimíra Müllera is a modern residential house in Lazce that displays strict geometric forms and clean lines. The building stands out for its extensive window banks and open floor plan that reflect the reduced design principle of purism.
Vila Vladimíra Müllera was built in 1927–1928 by builder Tomáš Šipka for Vladimír Müller, director of the Olomouc Land Office and an athlete, following a design by architect Paul Engelmann in the spirit of modern purism. In 1991 the Ministry of Culture declared it a cultural monument of the Czech Republic. A full restoration ran from 2012 to 2018.
The house takes its name from its original resident Vladimir Müller and embodies modern living ideals of the interwar period. Visitors can see in the open spatial design and large windows the search for new ways of living that were emerging across Central Europe at that time.
The house is located in Lazce and is protected as a cultural monument, which means its original condition must be maintained. Visitors should check ahead of time, as access may be limited or special arrangements may be required.
The villa's interior is split into two levels on each floor, not a Raumplan layout: the entrance hall itself has two heights, and the dining corner sits on the upper level with three grouped windows facing south, while the living area below opens to the garden through two French windows.
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