Brno - Tugendhat Villa

Built by architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, the Tugendhat Villa in Brno is touted as one of the most extraordinary examples of modern architecture from its time. Located in a residential area, it was constructed in 1930 for Fritz Tugendhat, for whom the building is named. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Tugendhat Villa incorporates some of the most modern technology and concepts from that time period and was the first masterpiece of modern architecture in the Czech Republic. The home features an open plan and uses materials that include onyx, chrome, travertine, ebony, and Macassar.

The original Jewish family who owned Tugendhat Villa fled the country in 1938. During the Second World War the building suffered damage and was later used as a school and a hospital. It eventually became the property of the town of Brno who did some work to replair the building but it is still in need of repair.