Tišnov is a small historical town located in the mountainous Bohemian-Moravian highlands. It is home to the baroque Müller house, named after manufacturer Franz Müller, who served as Tišnov's Mayor at the end of the 19th century. Throughout the centuries the house has been used as a farm building, dwelling house, pub and brewery.
Once restoration is completed, scheduled for autumn 2010, the Müller house will offer a permanent town history exposition, an exhibition space for local artists and a literary cafe. The town hopes the new venue will attract tourism to the area, and contribute to urban revitalisation by providing local inhabitants with a new meeting place.
The Müller house is currently in a poor technical condition with major moisture damages. When works now begin to restore the house to its original condition, it will also involve the construction of a new annex with barrier-free access for disabled persons. The annex will host a lecture theatre and a literary café with internet facilities. Architect David Prudík has stated that by attaching a brand new annex to the 17th century Müller house, the old and the new will be connected and separate at the same time, simultaneously present and visible.
In the course of the restoration works, workers have uncovered several hidden architectonical surprises, such as ceiling decoration paintings and a unique vault.