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When walking along Celetná Street, notice the building on the corner of Celetná and Ovocný trh. This house is considered the first Cubist building in Prague. It was built in 1912 and designed by Josef Gočár. |
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Cubism emphasizes precise geometric forms, and this principle was applied not only to the building’s facade but also to its interiors. The construction sparked significant debate because it replaced a Baroque house. A compromise was reached by incorporating a historical detail: the Madonna and Child figure from the 17th century. Today, a replica of this sculpture, installed in 2000, can be seen on the building. |
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