The trio of houses No. 102-104 at the top of Gottwaldova (today's Smetana) Square was in a state of total disrepair in the early 1960s, thanks in part to the heavy vehicle traffic through the square endangering the stability of the whole block. The reconstruction, which had been postponed for years, supposedly due to inadequate planning and building capacity, and a lack of financial means, was finally carried out in 1967. This was shortly after the historical centre of Litomyšl had been designated a protected national heritage area in 1965. The accomplished and sympathetic project which did not interfere with the historical surroundings, yet fulfilled modern requirements, was undertaken by Prague architect, Josef Habětín, of the State institute for the reconstruction of listed towns and buildings.
In the new layout, a florist shop and display area along with an aquarium shop were situated on the ground floor, with the rest of the premises reserved for housing - a total of seventeen flats. The quality of the design is evident in the maximum use that has been made of the interior space, the housing and commercial area standards and the overall architectural-urban solution which accentuates the heritage value of the building.
The permanent florist exhibition area dominates the building, and features works of art (ceramic reliefs by Lydie Hladíková, Děvana Mírová and Marie Rychlíková) in which the main article for sale – flowers – become exhibits. The rear section of the building underwent a complete transformation, having been completely demolished due to its dilapidated condition. The side wings of the courtyard with their arcades were glazed in, and contained a greenhouse and a flower arranging room. The courtyard area was transformed into an exhibition or, occasionally, a sales area and decorated with a sculpture, entitled Woman – flower, by the sculptor František Janda.
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