Gočárovy domky, Cultural monument in Praha-Troja, Czech Republic
Gočárovy domky are two wooden houses built in a Czech architectural style combining modern forms with regional design traditions. The structures feature painted wooden cladding and geometric panels that characterize early 20th century residential design.
The houses were originally built in 1920 at Kbely Airport as residential structures during the early aviation period. In 1977 they were moved to Prague Zoo grounds to protect the historic wooden buildings from deterioration.
The wooden structures display traditional Czech craftsmanship through their painted wood panels with geometric motifs in red and blue, reflecting local design preferences of their era. These decorative elements show how ordinary homes incorporated regional artistic traditions into their everyday appearance.
The houses are located within zoo grounds in an elevated area protected from flooding and easily accessible to visitors. Travelers can reach them via public transit to Nádraží Holešovice station and then walk to the site.
During restoration work between 2010 and 2011, multiple layers of old paint were uncovered, revealing evidence of earlier color schemes and design modifications. This discovery showed how the structures underwent different aesthetic changes over the decades.
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