„I have had a special relationship with Villa Fitz since my childhood when I waited for a train at Rokycany station. The building fascinated me from the start, and when the opportunity to participate in its restoration came, it felt personal. Our goal wasn’t just to repair the villa, but to breathe new life into it." This Neo-Renaissance gem, built in 1869, had suffered years of neglect and insensitive modifications, covering its original beauty. Our task was to not only remove these layers of time but to reconnect the villa with the public, giving it a new story.

The restoration focused on preserving historical details. The stucco decorations, windows, and roof tiles were carefully restored, staying true to the original materials. All insensitive interventions were removed, and the villa regained its look from 1909 when architect Bohuslav Ryšavý transformed it.

To truly bring the villa back to life, it needed to be connected to the city. For years, it was surrounded by a neglected park that isolated it. We transformed the park into a welcoming public space, inviting people to stop and rest. The glass extension connecting the historic villa with a new two-story wing was key in bridging the old and new. This transparent addition allowed the interior to stay connected with the surroundings, making the boundary between inside and outside, past and present, seamless.

This project was more than just a job—it was a commitment to the place’s history. Villa Fitz is no longer just a quiet witness to the past; it is now a space for new stories to unfold.

Villa Fitz
The building is made of solid bricks. The basement ceilings are brick vaults, while the upper floors have reinforced concrete ceilings. The wooden-framed roof has a double-layered pitched structure covered with ceramic Bobrovka tiles. New wooden roof windows have been added. The old, non-original coating on the façades has been completely removed. Damaged plaster has been repaired and restored. The entire façade was re-stuccoed and painted in accordance with heritage regulations.

Western Wing:
This part stands on a reinforced concrete slab foundation. The basement walls are made of reinforced concrete. The load-bearing walls and partitions are made of perforated brick blocks. The ceilings are made of reinforced concrete slabs. The roof has a wooden frame and a double-layered pitched roof covered in ceramic Bobrovka tiles. Roof windows have been added. The façades have thin plaster over external insulation. The windows are wooden with triple-glazed panes. The floors are heavy floating slabs with vinyl or ceramic tile finishes. The staircases are made of reinforced concrete slabs. The restaurant's structure comprises reinforced concrete columns. The restaurant's roof is a flat, single-layer concrete slab. The south and north walls are glass curtain walls. The restaurant floors are made of ceramic tiles, while the gym floor is made of PVC.