Jubilant Jurkovič attracts tourists, the attendance at his villa in Brno has increased

"Visitors can learn more about the origins of this famous Slovak architect and also about his descendants," said Michaela Paučo from the gallery to ČTK. His ancestors and other relatives lived in Slovakia, with some actively participating in the Slovak national revival in the 19th century, and among his distant descendants is another architect.

The Moravian Gallery is planning more events for the anniversary, and on August 25th, during the Castle Night, people can head to Jurkovič's villa for a guided tour with architecture theorist Rostislav Koryčánek, along with musical accompaniment and refreshments.

In mid-September, an experiential program "Jurkovič's Villa in a Time Machine" will take place, where participants can embody real and fictional characters and learn more about the personality of the architect. At the end of September, a "mysterious object" will appear in the garden of the villa to celebrate Architecture Days.

In addition to the architect's own villa from 1906, which now hosts exhibitions and a research room, people can visit Jurkovič's room in the Vesna association building, which has a permanent furniture exhibition. Jurkovič designed it for the Vesna girls' boarding school. It is open every Thursday afternoon.

The Moravian Gallery also has an extensive collection of furniture stored in its repository. After the renovation of the permanent exhibition, it will have space in a section dedicated to folk crafts.

According to Jurkovič's designs, the former pomological institute building was also created in Brno, which later served for a long time as a gardening shed. It belongs to the city and is now home to a Montessori school. "The place has a very rich history and is surrounded by a park that has developed throughout the 20th century. One of the most beautiful and suitable locations not just for opening a community Montessori school but especially for connecting school, nature, and practical life," wrote the school's operators on their website.

Among Jurkovič's works listed is also an apartment building on Dvořákova Street in the center of Brno. The building, with its peeling facade, is in private hands, and a memorial plaque commemorates the architect.