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Villa Beer

· Vienna, Austria

A key work of Austrian modernism, Villa Beer in Vienna, designed by Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach, is a testament to open, people-friendly modernism.

Modernist villa with white facade, flat roof, and geometric windows, including a circular window, surrounded by a metal fence and sparse garden.
A modernist villa with a flat roof, characterized by its white facade and geometric window designs, including a circular window. The building is surrounded by a simple metal fence and a sparse garden with a few trees.
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Villa Beer

A key work of Austrian modernism

Villa Beer, located in Vienna-Hietzing, stands as a significant piece of Viennese Modernism, designed in 1929 by Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach for the Beer family. After extensive restoration, it will open to the public in March 2026, allowing visitors to experience its original architectural quality. The restoration, led by architect Christian Prasser and owner Lothar Trierenberg, sought to preserve the villa's unique character while adapting it for future use.

The villa is a prime example of Frank's architectural philosophy, emphasizing open, people-friendly spaces over dogmatic austerity. The restoration involved returning the ground and first floors to their original layouts, closing later-added windows, and removing additional walls to revive the light-flooded interiors and distinctive materials.

Design Highlights

  • Preservation of the original room structure with modern infrastructure.

  • Restoration of the open room layout and light-flooded interiors.

  • Garden design by Auböck + Kárász, integrating historical context and existing tree preservation.

  • Creation of a climate-controlled exhibition space in the basement.

Key Facts

Feature Description
Architects Josef Frank, Oskar Wlach
Location Vienna, Austria
Year 1929
Status Built
Restoration Completed 2026

The landscape architecture firm Auböck + Kárász designed the garden to reflect the historical context, preserving existing trees and replanting black locust trees. the integral relationship between the villa and its natural surroundings. Villa Beer not only represents a pinnacle in Frank's career but also serves as a poignant reminder of the cultural and social diversity lost during Vienna's tumultuous history.

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