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19 Villa Beer - Josef Frank & Oskar Wlach


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The one with the big sideboard.

The experience of space while in motion was a central concern of the Viennese architect Josef Frank. His Villa Beer appears closed towards the street but opens up to the garden. Textiles played an important role in Villa Beer. According to Frank, monochrome surfaces created unrest, while patterns created calm.

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