Villa Bílek, Prague, Czech Republic
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A residence and studio of Czech sculptor and architect František Bílek
Waymark Code: WMCK59
Location: Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
Date Posted: 09/15/2011
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The Villa Bílek is a house designed by the Czech sculptor and architect František Bílek (
visit link) in 1911. The villa is located in Hradcany neighbourhood of Prague, Czech Republic, several minutes walk from Hradcanská metro station or Prague Castle.
Located on site of former city walls (see preserved Písek Gate nearby) the villa has an unusual shape resembling trace of a scythe in a field. The brickwork masonry is articulated by pillars in form of corn sheaves which evoke Egyptian architecture. Through this building Bílek, who was a deeply religious artist, tried to express his view on substance of life.