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The villa on the eastern edge of the Lusatian moun­tains rises like a ship into the English gardens. This spec­ta­cular example of modern archi­tecture was designed by Hans Scharoun in the 1930s for the Schminke manu­fac­tu­rering family.

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Ferienhaus Haus Schminke in Löbau / DE – Germany, Saxony

Holiday home Haus Schminke

The villa on the eastern edge of the Lusatian moun­tains rises like a ship into the English gardens. This spec­ta­cular example of modern archi­tecture was designed by Hans Scharoun in the 1930s for the Schminke manu­fac­tu­rering family. Haus Schminke is one of the most out­standing examples of the “New Building” or “Inter­na­tional Style”, it was declared a listed building in 1978. The villa is as extra­vagant as it is func­tional. An unob­s­tructed view and the uncom­pli­cated main­tenance were important con­cerns of the owner. For this reason, all of the living spaces are ori­ented to the south and open up to the small park. Generous window areas flood the rooms with light. They are fur­nished in a puristic way — nothing dis­turbs the effect of the archi­tecture.

Note: Over­night accom­mo­dation for one or more nights is pos­sible from Thursday to Sunday.

Photos: Ralf Ganter

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What to do

Individual guided tours of the house by appointment, independent tour with the audio guide; Löbau is located in the centre of the tri-border area where Germany, the Czech Republic and Poland meet; from here you can easily explore the Upper Lusatia holiday region and the Nature Park Zittauer Gebirge.

Why we like this house

Here you can experience how it is like to live in an architectural icon.

This house is great for

Fans of architecture! Study groups are welcome.


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Haus Schminke
Haus Schminke
Haus Schminke
Haus Schminke
Haus Schminke
Haus Schminke

Details

Region DE – Germany, Saxony, Löbau
NameHaus Schminke
SceneryStadtrand
Number of guests7 people (12 with extra beds)
Completed1933
DesignHans Scharoun
PublishedIconic Houses, AD Germany 9/2020, schoener-wohnen.de 6/2017, Architekturzeitung (AZ), Wikipedia
SpecialsArchitectural monument with accommodation
Architecture Listed building - new, Modern classic
Accomodation Holiday home
Criteria 8+ (house/apartment), Garden

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One Comment

Wir haben im Oktober 2023 von Don­nerstag bis Samstag eine wun­derbare Zeit im Haus Schminke verlebt. Eine sehr gute Führung durch das Gebäude zu Beginn bringt einem die Geschichte und die Bewohner nahe und schon beim Ein­treten in das Haus fängt einen die besondere Atmo­sphäre ein. Ganz unter­schied­liche Licht­im­pres­sionen über den Tag und eine spek­ta­kuläre Beleuchtung nachts sorgen für gute Stimmung. Dass sich die Bau­herren Schminke und der Architekt Hans Scharoun vor dem Bauen intensiv und aus­führlich aus­tauschten, merkt man dem Haus an. Es ist ein tolles Gefühl, dort über­nachten und es am Abend inklusive Garten genießen zu können. So haben wir mit unseren Freunden sehr schönen ent­spannte Stunden mit musi­ka­li­scher Begleitung auf dem Förs­t­erflügel (die Benutzung war erlaubt) ver­bracht. Schön und sehr groß­zügig, dass man diese iko­nische Villa für kurze Zeit bewohnen darf.

Edda Herwig sagt:

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