As a fan of modern architecture, I could hardly wait until after years of restoration the Tugendhat Villa has been re-opened to the public. It must be said that they have really done a great job. Architects, preservationists and historians have studied old plans, archives and historical photographs and were able to renovate the villa to its original state. The massive damage that resulted from decades of disinterest, some strange uses (e.g. by a dance school or a children's hospital) and previous, inappropriate restorations were eliminated. Some parts of the original interior could be retrieved, others were (or will be) replaced by faithful replica. The greatest success was that the makassar-ebony wall of the dining room, which was missed since the Second World War, has been recovered. Towards the street, the villa appears like a simple bungalow with garage. And also the lobby and the upper floor show nothing exceptional: white walls, a little chrome, the usual furniture of bedrooms and children's rooms. But after climbing down the elegant staircase, you have a real wow-effect: A large, light-flooded room, supported by thin, chromium-plated columns and separated only by an onyx wall, elements of exotic wood or fine curtains. And the elegant furniture, also designed by Mies, some specifically for the villa. The room has a large, continuous window front on two sides providing a vast panorama of the city of Brno. Mies van der Rohe has built the villa cleverly into a steeply sloping property, the white-painted villa is a strong contrast to the greenery of the surroundings. The villa was influential in modern architecture with its clear lines and simple shapes. The principle of 'open floor plan' was realised: one coherent space where the individual functions are not divided into different rooms. The units melt into each other, the separating elements are different colour, floor covering, light, room dividers or furniture. The windows, the wall elements and the doors extend from the ceiling to the floor. There are almost no visible horizontal lines, not even in the grain of the wooden elements. I can confirm the previous reviewer that the guide was very competent, he explained in detail the history of the villa, its architectural characteristics and the technical facilities. It was interesting to learn how the ventilation, the heating and the engines of the retractable windows work. Some of the original facilities are still in use. For all who are interested in modern architecture, Villa Tugendhat is a must see. But it could be interesting for everyone to see an origin of principles of modern architecture, which are today a matter of course. You have to book a guided tour a few weeks in advance via this website.