Glasscherbenvilla, Architectural heritage monument in Passau, Germany.
Description
The Glasscherbenvilla is a three-story residential building in Passau whose facade is covered with colored glass fragments, broken plates, and porcelain shards. These pieces form geometric patterns that cover the entire exterior surface.
History
Architect Aristide Ostuzzi designed the building in 1902 and transformed his initial simple concept into an elaborate facade design. Recent restoration efforts have preserved this work for future generations.
Culture
The house blends residential design with found-object decoration, transforming everyday broken items into wall ornaments. Visitors can observe how local craftsmanship traditions merge with unconventional design choices.
Practical
The building sits on Ostuzzistraße 5 and is easily reached on foot. The facade is visible from the street, allowing visitors to see the full decoration from outside.
Did you know?
The facade fragments include deliberately arranged pieces of religious figures and household objects that create a mosaic-like overall image. This collection shows how the architect reused everyday broken objects as artistic material.
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