Reconstruction of a First Republic Villa in Vysočina

The reconstructed villa is situated amidst greenery on a promontory above the river, away from the continuous development of surrounding municipalities. The original first-republic villa with an artist's studio, built in 1924, was used as a nature school in the 1980s. The villa has undergone various renovations, addressing not only unsuitable layouts but also poor structural conditions, especially high humidity in the basement areas and bathrooms, as well as the appearance of façades that lost proportions due to the reduction of studio windows and the removal of certain tectonic elements.
The volume was retained in its existing form based on a fragmented ground plan, covered with hipped roofs that are newly clad in natural slate. In contrast to the historicizing appearance, the original outdoor loggia features frameless glazing, where a new main entrance to the building was created, and an addition of a covered outdoor terrace with a glass roof in the form of a simple black cube clad in HPL panels. Structurally, it is a steel construction suspended through the house with tie rods.
The most significant intervention inside the layout is the elevation of the floor in the area of the original studio and the creation of a private living space for the owners. Integral to the project were also precise stone masonry works in both the interior and exterior, as well as carpentry work on the renovation of the wooden staircase and the paneling of the central hall, including faithful replicas where new and removed doors were located. The outdoor stone paving from local sources, complemented by sensitive landscaping, creates a representative surrounding for the villa.