Join Us for an Enchanting Celebration of Bohuslav Fuchs: A Guided Carriage Ride and Theatrical Performance

This year’s Open House Brno carries the theme of discovering the contributions and legacies that architects and city planners have left for Brno, both in the past and in the current time. A key figure within the architectural scene of Brno is certainly Bohuslav Fuchs. Visitors at Open House Brno will have the chance to learn about him not only through his renowned buildings but also during pre-festival activities scheduled for the final weekend in April, specifically on 26 and 27 April 2025. This unique opportunity will allow visitors to engage with the well-known architect and urban planner, seeing him in his roles as a husband and father.

In celebration of the 130th anniversary of Bohuslav Fuchs’ birth, the organizers have put together a special program that features site-specific cultural experiences and non-traditional routes that will familiarize you with many of the significant structures designed by this influential architect in Brno. The project named Bohuslav Fuchs: architect, husband, father aims to provide a personal look into Fuchs’ life, showcasing buildings that reflect key moments in both his professional and personal journey.

Architecture on Campus: Bohuslav Fuchs’ Shalino

Did you know that one of Brno’s Škoda 13T trams is named after Bohuslav Fuchs? Within its routes, you can spot a photographic exhibition that features 17 buildings designed by the architect, all located along the different tram lines in Brno. Furthermore, you can keep an eye on tram Car No. 1930 by watching it online through the IDS JMK Traffic Monitoring service.

That’s not all! There will also be a special “sightseeing” tram ride, guided by a knowledgeable host who will share fascinating details about these architectural structures. This guided tram tour is set for Saturday, 26 April 2025, from 1 PM to 3 PM. The ride will commence from the Tylova boarding stop and will conclude at Výstaviště – Main entrance, with stops at Kuldova and the Ústřední hřbitov, allowing for exit options. Open House Brno, in cooperation with DPMB, will organize this special service. Make sure to meet in front of the Fuchs Residence (Palackého třída 158, Brno – Královo Pole) at 12:45 PM, and tickets will be provided free of charge at the venue.

The Bohuslav Fuchs tram features an exhibition fully dedicated to this noteworthy architect from Visovice, whose remarkable contributions shape the modern look of Brno along the routes of lines 2, 3, 6, and 12. Passengers will discover iconic structures like the Lime House, Avion Hotel, the Red Army Memorial at Moravské náměstí, and the Moravian Bank (now KB) on Svobody Square.

Site-Specific Performances

The Open House Brno 2025 festival will feature three live site-specific performances at various locations that will transport you into Bohuslav Fuchs’ family life, which includes many intriguing personalities from Czech architecture and design. You’ll have the chance to meet Bohuslav Fuchs himself, along with his wife, Drahomira Fuchsová, their daughter Alena Korvasova, and their son Kamil Fuchs. These short dramatizations will be performed by actors from the Drama Department of the Brno City Theatre, followed by a guided tour of the relevant building. On Saturday, 26 April 2025, at 4 PM, the Carpenter’s Villa will be the stage for a gathering with the Fuchs family. For those interested, on Sunday, 27 April 2025, at 11 AM, there will be a meeting with Alena Korvasova (née Fuchs) at the Meat Exchange. A second event on Sunday, 27 April 2025, at 3 PM will feature Kamil Fuchs meeting visitors at the Municipal Spa in Zábrdovice.

Join the Search Game

The details of this year’s Open House Brno festival and the participating locations are being gradually unveiled by the organizers on their website and social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. They are also running the search game—get involved and uncover the architectural treasures of Brno. Open House Brno is one of the founding members of the Open House Europe project, which facilitates knowledge sharing among twenty-two architecture and urbanism festivals across Europe, attracting international visitors to Brno. The festival is also part of the global network known as Open House Worldwide, which encompasses over fifty cities around the globe where Open House festivals take place, reaching more than two million people every year. Brno has been a member of this network since 2018.

130th Anniversary of Bohuslav Fuchs’ Birth – Open House Brno Festival

📅 Dates & Venues

• When: Saturday, 26 April & Sunday, 27 April 2025 (events spread throughout each day)

• Where: Multiple architecturally significant sites in Brno, plus a special commemorative tram

🎨 Festival Overview

Join Open House Brno in honoring Bohuslav Fuchs—renowned Czech functionalist architect and urban planner (b. 24 March 1895, d. 18 September 1972)—with a weekend of exhibitions, performances, and guided tours celebrating his lasting impact on the city’s skyline.

🚋 Bohuslav Fuchs Tram Exhibition & Tours

• Special Tram: Step aboard the tram dedicated to Fuchs, featuring a photographic exhibition of 17 landmark buildings he designed.

• Guided Rides: Enjoy narrated tram journeys that trace Fuchs’s architectural footprint across Brno.

• Live Tracking: Follow the tram in real time via IDS JMK Traffic Monitoring.

🎭 Theatrical Performances

• By Invitation: Short, site-specific performances delivered by members of the Fuchs family.

• Locations: Hosted at various sites tied to Fuchs’s life and work—keep an eye on the festival website for exact times and venues.

🏛️ Open House Tours

Explore normally inaccessible gems of Brno’s built heritage, including but not limited to:

• Carpenter’s Villa

• The Meat Exchange

• Zábrdovice City Spa

• …and many more Fuchs-designed treasures

🔗 How to Join

• Stay Updated: Follow Open House Brno’s official website and social-media channels for the full programme, time slots, and any last-minute changes.

• Participation: Free and open to all—no advance booking required, though some guided tours and performances may have limited capacity.