Reg.Nr. 2000/CZ/01

Villa Müller, Prague

Villa Müller had been rehabilitated from 1997 until 2000. Because of the high Ievel of maintenence of the Villa and it' s fumishings the restoration method was chosen respecting all authentic elements. The presentation of interiors includes a large set of original contents and ...
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Project details

Title:Villa Müller, Prague
Entr. year: 2000
Result:Medal
Country: Czech Republic
Town: Prague 6
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Single-family mansion
Actual use:Museum, cultural attraction
Built: 1929-1930
Architect / Proj.leader: Adolf Loos, Architect , Václav Girsa, Miloslav Hanzl, Petr Urlich, Architects (Prague - CZ)
The Jury's citation: "For the exemplary restoration of the building, site and interior furnishings, based on extensive documentary research into the original concept of Adolf Loos"
GPS:50°5'33.3"N; 14°22'42.5"E
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Description:
Villa Müller had been rehabilitated from 1997 until 2000. Because of the high Ievel of maintenence of the Villa and it' s fumishings the restoration method was chosen respecting all authentic elements. The presentation of interiors includes a large set of original contents and works of art coming from the Villa, which have been acquired from or lent by numerous museums. The museum installation of restored interiors includes most rooms in the Villa including the original background and is supplemented with Loos study and documentation center. The rehabilitation also included a reconstruction of the garden in compliance with original drawings of precincts.