Located on site of the former city walls (see preserved Písek Gate nearby), the villa has an unusual shape, resembling the trail of a scythe in a field.

The brickwork masonry is articulated by pillars in the form of corn sheaves, evoking Egyptian architecture.

Through this building, Bílek, a deeply religious artist, aimed to express his perspective on the essence ubof life.

Villa Bílek has been maintained by the Gallery of the Capital City of Prague (Czech: Galerie hlavního města Prahy) since 1963.

It houses a public exposition that introduces many works by Bílek, as well as original interior fittings and furniture collection which was made according to his design.