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You can find this villa in Prague 5 and it isn’t easily missed. Architect Alois Korda had this deluxe Art Noveau building built at the beginning of the last century.

Exceptional Prague villas with playful names: Do you know Helenka?

Mgr. Jana Höger
2. 12. 2018
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Villa Helenka, Alois Korda

It is painted a bright ochre colour. The entire façade is tastefully decorated by frescoes with Art Noveau symbols by the pen of artist František Kobliha and the square tower at the corner with segmented windows draws the eye at first glance.

A family home according to the architect’s own design

It is a completely standard phenomenon for an architect to design his own house to live in, a villa for family reflection, his corner of peace and unique source of comfort. And this was also the case of Alois Korda, an architect of the Art Noveau period. Smíchov in Prague is richer by one magical and deluxe villa.

Villa Helenka, Alois Korda
Villa Helenka, Alois Korda
Villa Helenka, Alois Korda

A “playful” deluxe Art Noveau building in Prague

The architect put a lot of work into this building, because it was a matter of the heart for him, and so a large five-storey building rose from a square floor plan.

As you enter the first floor a beautiful view of Prague opens out before you, because the villa itself is located at an altitude of 254 metres above sea level. The terrace is supported by massive pillars, which makes the façade more dynamic.

Prodej bytu 4+1, Praha 1 - 135
Prodej bytu 4+1, Praha 1 - 135, Praha 1

Beautiful in all details

Nothing was left to chance and care was also given to the stucco décor of the façade. Everything was coordinated in warm shades of yellow and red, just like the wooden elements. The façade is decorated with rambling flowers, a sundial in the form of a smiling sun and an angel with large yellow wings on the side of the house facing west.

This deluxe building makes a friendly impression and it’s colours graciously “smile” at passers-by.

A wild portion of Art Noveau

This is what you can find in the dance hall decorated with palm leaves, with a top-quality floor. Moderation is put aside and the author’s imagination and his admiration of flora and fauna in their symbolic forms are given full rein here. The four-storey square tower with several balconies and circular windows, which playfully observe the hustle and bustle on the street, is also deluxe. Some would say that this is a bizarre building. The truth is that it is simultaneously bold and charming. After undergoing renovation work, the house sparkles with newness and looks joyfully to the future.

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Fans of the Tata Bojs band - you should head to the DOX Centre. You will find here all things unseen!

Along the Streams of Cables to the Tata Bojs Studio! 30 Years of the Band at DOX (to 4.3.)

Eva Ledecká
30.Nov 2018
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TATA 30JS exhibition

Milana Caise probably does not need to be introduced. The co-founder of Tata Bojs, musician and visual artist. He composes the music, sings, and is the author of all visual designs for the band. Above all he stands behind the incredibly varied, interactive, fun and artistic exhibition at DOX, but of course it the work of the whole band. And what specifically is the lure?

30 years is a long enough time in order to create a unique exhibition, covering an area of 500 square metres.

"The DOX premises are inspirational and I think that we have managed to put together a very varied, diverse exhibition which will provide the visitors with a unique opportunity for a moment to enter the visually-musical world of Tata Bojs," says Milan Cais.

The band has, since its inception in 1988, released a total of 9 albums. At the exhibition, each of them is devoted a separate area. The exhibited works thematically, time-wise or directly touch upon the visual ideas of the given album, the concept or circumstances of its origin. Here you can find Cais´ paintings, drawings, 3D visuals, there are sound installations or glass sculptures, which were made according to Cais´design by glass master, Martin Janecký. There is also a cycling track in the shape of a horizontal number 8, referring to one of their successful albums.

Prodej bytu 3+kk, Praha Žižkov - 94
Prodej bytu 3+kk, Praha Žižkov - 94, Praha 3

Follow the river of cables into the Tata Bojs sudio

Of course, there are also the albums themselves as well as pictures. You can have a look into the old studio, which is designed here like a small room, as well as the recording studio. Using virtual reality, you can be transported to the various eras of the Tata Bojs band and find yourself present to their sessions.

In DOX just follow the river of cables which will take you into the area where the exhibition is located. Start at the ground floor and have a look at the luxury installation with the piano! We wish you great cultural, music and artistic experiences.

Part of it are guided exhibitions and concerts. Information may be found at the DOX webpage.

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