Welcome to Villa Beer!
The restoration work is almost completed, and at the beginning of March 2026, we will finally be able to open the doors of Villa Beer to you!
We look forward to exploring these unique rooms with you, rediscovering the history of the Beer family who built the villa, and bringing the architectural vision of architects Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach to life.
Our new website will go online in February 2026. This is where you can reserve tickets for your visit in March. Feel free to stop by and sign up for our newsletter now so you don't miss any news about Villa Beer, or follow us on Instagram, where we'll be sharing little insights to help pass the time.
And if you'd like to take a look behind the scenes of the renovation process now, you'll find lots of impressions and stories on our blog.nor current updates on the progress of the restoration, please visit our blog.
The Vision
Although the villa has been updated to some extent over its history, no fundamental renovations have taken place to date. A fortunate circumstance, as so much of the original structure had been preserved, but unfortunately this had taken its toll on the building fabric.
The extensive refurbishing and renovation work is being carried out under the direction of architect Christian Prasser – cp architecture.
"Modern" is only what gives us complete freedom.
Josef Frank
Our vision is for the villa to be filled with life, bringing Josef Frank’s ideas of modernity into the present day.
On our first visit to Villa Beer in November 2020, the idea was born to create a place where we can learn from history in order to enrich the present and the future.
The focus here is, of course, on architecture. The ideas that Josef Frank and Oskar Wlach so beautifully implemented in this building should be showcased.
We want to use the house to highlight the life stories of its architects and the building client’s family, as well as social developments that came about before and during its construction.
The house should not become a museum piece that is stuck in the past – nor should it look or seem completely rebuilt. We want to restore the structure to its original state while simultaneously enabling new uses. All of our plans emphasize creating the most authentic experience possible and designing in accordance with the age of the building.
How the villa will be accessible to the public
Viewing
The ground floor, mezzanine, and first upper floor will be open for viewing and guided tours. These rooms will show the original living arrangements while still retaining space for background information and exhibits. It is particularly important to us that visitors are able to enjoy a relaxed visit to the house while also maintaining the original residential nature of the home. We want our visitors to feel like welcome guests.
Cultural Gatherings
The Beer family designed their home to be a place for larger gatherings and cultural exchanges. We look forward to reviving this aspect by bringing in music, dance, readings, discussions, etc.
Research and Teaching
The villa will also gladly welcome researchers and educators. In collaboration with universities and architecture institutions, we are planning research stays, including a “Research in Residence” program. Furthermore the house will also be a home for lectures, symposia, and more.
Stay for a night
Three guest rooms are available in the attic for Research and Artist-in-Residence programs, furnished with Josef Frank furniture and fabrics from Svenskt Tenn - supported with great generosity by the Beijer Foundation.. Subject to availability, these rooms are also offered to external guests, enabling extended stays and a more immersive experience of the house’s interiors.
We are delighted to be realising our vision step by step and look forward to welcoming you to Villa Beer soon!