A cube of white plaster stands before you. This is Otto Wagner Villa II. It’s more than just a house. It’s a testament to architectural evolution.
Otto Wagner built this smaller villa near his first. He completed it between 1912 and 1913. He envisioned it as a widow’s residence for his wife. Sadly she died before him. It was his last home. He didn’t die there though. He passed away in his Vienna apartment.
The villa’s design reflects Wagner’s stylistic development. It’s simple yet functional. Sunlight floods the rooms. New materials were used. Reinforced concrete. Asphalt. Glass mosaics. Aluminum. These were revolutionary at the time.
Notice the geometric patterns. Bands of blue glass tiles decorate the exterior. These are subtle but striking. The facade’s decorations are sparse. Blue glass strips and aluminum nails. The leaded glass windows above the entrance are by Koloman Moser. He was a renowned artist. The veranda’s mosaics are by Moser and Leopold Forstner. They depict winter scenes.
Inside the first floor housed servants’ quarters. The main floor was one large room. It served as a salon or dining room. Wagner furnished it with pieces designed by Marcel Kammerer. He was one of Wagner’s students.
Wagner sold Otto Wagner Villa II in September 1916. It remains privately owned today. The villa however continues to fascinate. It speaks volumes about Wagner’s genius. It shows his architectural evolution and his commitment to modern materials. It’s a hidden gem in Vienna. A reminder of a great architect’s vision. Enjoy its quiet elegance.