Müller Villa

March 3, 2008

The Müller Villa is a classic example of the often self-contradictory work of architect Adolf Loos. Loos designed the house for František Müller, a leading industrialist during Czechoslovakia’s First Republic.

The villa itself is a leading example of Modern architecture, embodying Loos’ concept of Raumplan living space. Loos famously stated that he considered ornamentation to be “a crime”. “The work of art is not answerable to anyone, the house to everyone,” Loos once said. “And thus I love the house and hate art.” But while the exterior of the Müller Villa is so plain as to be harsh, the interior is richly decorated in various woods, marbles and fabrics.

After decades of neglect and abuse, the villa has been completely restored and is now in the care of the City of Prague Museum. Until the end of May, the museum is offering half-price admissions to the villa.

Müller Villa
Nad Hradním vodojemem 14
CZ 162 00 Prague 6 - Střešovice
Czech Republic

Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tours begin at 10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Written by Eurostars · Filed Under Lifestyle