Between 1938 and 1939, Doc. František Jindra had a villa built for himself in a quiet part of Masaryk Quarter, at the very top of Dukelská Street, offering impressive views over the town. It was designed by the builder and architect Jan Lustyk from Ústí nad Orlicí. Its Modernist facade complements its Functionalist features (circular windows and glazed strips). However, as in the case of Villa Krinke (04-534), the building is of a restrained, traditional character thanks to its hipped roof.
The main facade of the house does not face the street but towards the town, as Lustyk wanted to make full use of the panoramic view over the town. The most distinctive construction feature of the building is the wide strip of windows on the first floor and the terrace supported by subtle columns, under which there is a spacious porch with a French window leading into the living room. The southeast and southwest facades feature circular “nautical-style” windows – a favourite motif of Functionalist architects, inspired by ocean-going steamers.
The interior layout of the house and its fittings, which – especially on the first floor – remain almost intact to the present day, corresponded with contemporary trends and modern living and hygiene standards. The ground-floor layout was designed around the spacious entrance hall with its stairway leading to the imposing living room and study; there was also a utility area with a kitchen and a room for a maid. The first-floor room was accessible via a separate stairway, as the other rooms were not walk-through, something uncommon at that time. There was also a well-equipped bathroom, still in almost original condition today. The building was surrounded by a large garden, laid out in the style of a park and whose original area (almost half a hectare) was later disrupted by the construction of the Vertex housing estate.
Later, the Jindras' only son donated the villa to the local Catholic parish, which subsequently sold it to the Charita organization. The garden was recently sensitively rejuvenated, respecting the original layout, and is freely accessible for the public.
AŠ – LB
