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Villa Ostrava – “a gallery permeating the house” was designed with an uncompromising emphasis on detail, quality materials and the latest technology. The concept of a villa with a solitary character with an emphasis on volumetric composition is designed from three simple volumes, which define the functional parts of the house with their materiality. These materials are naturally linked and harmoniously connected to the interior. White plaster, aluminum cladding and shiny black glass surfaces of the facade, which reflect the surrounding environment, give the house uniqueness and deliberately refer to the character of the region in which the villa is located. Anthracite – black gold, as black coal is popularly called – is one of the basic conceptual elements of the house volume, as well as aluminum cladding, which refers to the region's history in metallurgy. This concept is also prescribed for the interior. The villa in a quiet district of Ostrava represents an interesting space where residential areas and art installations exist in complete symbiosis.

Interior concept

The idea of ​​creating a gallery that permeates the house arose from the owner's request to incorporate the collection of cut glass into the interior of the house. At the same time, there was a request to spread art in the form of sculptures and paintings throughout the house. For the valuable pieces of the wardrobe, a concept similar to the placement of art objects in the house was created.

Interior

The materials used flow seamlessly from the exterior to the interior, with black glossy surfaces continuing the walls in the men's study and gym. Black grid lines on the ceilings and walls enhance visual continuity and mimic the horizontal and vertical directions of coal seams in nature. These elements blend with surface materials, whose material references are large-scale ceramic tiles and paving, veneered furniture, white plaster and partially exposed concrete ceilings.

The house is designed with an emphasis on openness and connectivity of individual spaces. One of the characteristic principles is permeability, which allows for undisturbed flow through individual rooms while admiring the art exhibits that are sensitively placed throughout the house. This entire experience is enhanced by interior doors with hidden door frames, thanks to which it was possible to hide the passages to the rooms behind solid mirror walls and compact ceramic tiles when closed. The minimalism of the hidden door frames made it possible to let the doors blend in with the surroundings, achieve the desired aesthetic purity of the interior and create a perfect gallery space supporting and highlighting the installed art elements. The interior is also dominated by large frameless windows, which provide plenty of light and create the impression of a natural connection with the outside environment, while connecting the interior with the exterior.