Müllerova villa in Prague will be closed for a year due to repairs of the terraces and interiors

Prague - Müller Villa in Prague 6 will be closed for about a year. The Museum of Prague has started the reconstruction of the roof terraces. At the same time, it plans to create a 3D model of the building to allow disabled individuals to take part in the tour. The building is not barrier-free. This information was provided to journalists today by the museum's spokesperson, Veronika Nová. According to her, the costs should not exceed 20 million crowns. The reconstruction is expected to be completed at the turn of this year and next year. The Museum of Prague is a contributory organization of the Prague magistrate, and its collection is dedicated to the history of Prague.

"The main goal of the project, developed by a team of experts from the Faculty of Architecture at ČVUT, is to restore the insulation layers, which are already beyond their lifespan," Nová stated. At the same time, restorers will begin work on the interiors. The plan includes restoring wooden floors, wall painting, and cleaning textile furnishings. There are also plans to modernize the villa's security system.

During the time when the villa will be closed for reconstruction, the museum will create its 3D model. "By scanning and creating a 3D model, we will ensure complete digitization and for the first time in history, we will make Müller Villa barrier-free for the general public with mobility limitations, and we also want to offer the model for free for educational purposes for architecture faculties both in our country and abroad," said Ivo Macek, the director of the Museum of Prague. The virtual model will be accessible to the public at the Study and Documentation Center Norbertov, which is located a few dozen meters from the villa.

The total costs for the reconstruction and restoration work should not exceed 20 million crowns, according to the spokesperson. The magistrate has contributed 16 million crowns.

Müller Villa is a national cultural monument. It was built in the 1920s in the functionalist style. Its architects are Adolf Loos and Karel Lhota. The investor of the villa was František Müller, co-owner of one of the largest construction companies.