| | Welcome Majamaja: Summer Getaway in Helsinki's Archipelago! | Wake up to the subtle sounds of seabirds, a whispering wind and gently rolling waves of the Baltic Sea. Majamaja is a pioneering solution for future off-grid living with minimised environmental footprint, that allows you to reconnect with nature. Bookings are now open for the 4 unique off-grid seaside designer homes in the Helsinki archipelago, initiated by Finnish architect Pekka Littow.
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| | New in Our Network: Villa Rezek in Vienna! | Villa Rezek, by architect Hans Glas, is an important example of Viennese Modernism in the interwar period. The influence of Adolf Loos and Josef Frank is unmistakable, as is that of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, with its huge, fully retractable windows. Inside, you can get a glimpse of the Viennese residential culture of Vienna in the 1930s.
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| | Mark Your Calendar: June 12–13 in Sopot | The Museum of Sopot, a charming Baltic Seaside getaway near Gdańsk in Poland, will host the traveling Czech Iconic Houses exhibition, curated by Maria Szadkowska, opening June 12. On June 13, enjoy a screening of Pioneers of the Dutch Modern House, featuring 20 Dutch Iconic Houses, followed by a Q&A with filmmaker and Iconic Houses founder Natascha Drabbe.
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| | From Icons to Insights: Barcelona Meeting Exceeds Expectations | In late March, directors of 15 Spanish Iconic Houses met for the first time at a vibrant gathering in Barcelona, co-hosted by La Pedrera, Casa Gomis, and the Museum of History. Highlights included talks on AI and Asian tourism, a book launch, lively receptions, and inspiring visits from UNESCO-listed Casa Milá to the humble workers' homes Cases Barates del Bon Pastor.
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| | Adopt an Icon at Risk - PLEASE DONATE! | Thanks to your donations, we can add new houses to our Icons at Risk Watch List. 45 houses are already listed, but we have more houses on our radar that need research in order to be published. And we need your support for that. Please donate to help us continue putting these houses in the spotlight to hopefully save them from demolition. Your support means so much to us!
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