Romania’s Șipot Villa set to reopen by the end of the year after two years of restoration work
<p>The Șipot Villa, the place where the project for Romania’s famous Peleș Castle was conceived, is set to reopen by the end of this year as a cultural and tourist destination in the Sinaia mountain resort.</p>
<p>The Villa is also known as the "House of Architects," a part of the Royal Domain of Peleș. The monument has undergone two years of restoration and consolidation work, funded by over EUR 500,000 from private sponsors.</p>
<p>The centerpiece of the renovation is the Gallery of the Architects of Peleș, a unique exhibition space dedicated to the architects who designed and developed the royal domain, according to the press release.</p>
<p>Located at the villa's basement level with access from Piațeta Economat, the gallery showcases stained-glass portraits of four notable architects, including Karel Liman, a Czech architect who worked closely with King Carol I on expanding and refining Peleș Castle. </p>
<p>Liman also designed Pelișor Castle and other buildings on the royal domain and contributed to projects like Queen Marie's estates at Bran and Cotroceni. </p>
<p>The restoration included structural consolidation, replacement of plumbing, heating, and electrical systems, and reinforcement. The association invested over RON 250,000 in the interior design of the gallery, making it a cultural hub for exhibitions, events, and creative workshops. </p>
<p>The Șipot Villa will serve as a tourist attraction, a multifunctional event space, and an inspirational work environment for young architects and other creative professionals. The villa also offers accommodations, allowing visitors to experience a stay in the heart of the Royal Peleș Domain.</p>
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<p><em>(Photo source: press release)</em></p>