Villa Volman

Czech Modernist Villa Volman newly restored

Villa Volman

Why was this Modernist house a short distance from Prague neglected and ignored for decades?

5th January 2018

By greyscape

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#brutalism Brutalism

#brutalism Brutalism

The Nubuke Foundation was established in 2006. It

The Nubuke Foundation was established in 2006. It is an important art and culture centre in East Legon, Accra, Ghana. In 2019 it opened its new gallery, artists studios and library. Bold, impressive and brutalist, designed by Viennese architects, Bärbel Müller and Jürgen Strohmayer its purpose is to champion Ghanaian arts, heritage and culture. This is the main gallery raised up creating a large space beneath allowing fresh air to flow through the space naturally to help counter Accra’s hot, tropical climate. Jürgen frequently works between Vienna and Accra, together with Bärbel, they deliver projects with a strong connection to the community and its surroundings.
Photo with thanks to @african_brutalism @images_darchitectures @nubuke_foundation

View towards City of London School for Girls and t

View towards City of London School for Girls and the Barbican Estate

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