Hotel Avion, Brno

The Hotel Avion in Brno is an iconic example of interwar Czechoslovak avant-garde architecture and a significant cultural monument. Designed by the renowned Czech architect Bohuslav Fuchs, the hotel opened in 1928 and remains a symbol of functionalist architecture. It is one of the narrowest hotel complexes in Europe, situated on an 8-meter wide and 34-meter deep plot, with a height of 40 meters, making it the tallest building in Brno's historical center.

The hotel’s design is celebrated for its ingenious use of limited space, demonstrating how aesthetic beauty and functionality can coexist within challenging architectural constraints. The building's structure includes 37 rooms spread over ten stories, with a restaurant on the ground floor and three interconnected café floors above, illuminated by an air and light column. The hotel's terrace offers panoramic views of significant Brno landmarks, including Špilberk Castle and the Cathedral of Saint Peter and Paul.

As a masterpiece of functionalism, the Hotel Avion is studied in architecture schools worldwide, offering valuable lessons in spatial arrangement, light usage, and the blending of form and function. The recent reconstruction of the hotel preserved its original room count and historical significance, while modernizing its facilities, making it a boutique hotel that continues to attract architects, students, and visitors interested in its unique design.

Hotel Avion stands as a testament to Bohuslav Fuchs's visionary work, representing an exceptional blend of modernist principles and practical design, contributing greatly to Brno's architectural heritage.