Kovařovicova Vila

The Kovařovicova Vila is a striking Cubist building on Rašín Embankment in Prague's Vyšehrad district. The architect Josef Chochol designed the house, which was originally built for the building contractor Bedřich Kovařovic. The facade facing Libušina Street appears plainer, while the more imposing rear side facing the garden is given a dynamic look by a staircase and an oriel window. After extensive restoration work in the 1990s, historic elements such as the windows, doors, and garden were restored. Today the villa serves as an office building for creative agencies and is not normally open to the public. However, you can visit the building during special events such as Architecture Day or Open House Praha.