| City Icons: Barcelona & Beyond (29-31 May) | | Discover Barcelona’s rich architectural heritage on a curated weekend journey with Iconic Houses. Explore over ten 20th-century residential masterpieces in the city, plus highlights in the Catalan countryside at Reus, Mont-roig del Camp, and Canet de Mar. |
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| | Registration Open: Catch Early Bird Discount Now! | This journey explores Catalan Modernism, Art Deco, and early Rationalism, with exclusive access, luxury transport, and curated culinary stops. Each site tells a story of vision, craftsmanship, and culture. Experience how architecture shapes lives—and share the adventure with an international group of like-minded enthusiasts! Early Bird Discount ends 31 January.
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| | Welcome Casa Navàs in Reus! | Casa Navàs (1907), designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner, is an exceptionally well preserved, landmark of Catalan Modernisme. As a total work of art it influenced European Art Nouveau, integrating architecture, interiors, furniture, mosaics, stained glass, and lighting, collaborating with leading craftsmen. The "City Icons: Barcelona" program includes a visit!
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| | Welcome Casa Rovira by Coderch in Canet de Mar! | Casa Rovira (1967) is an icon of Catalan modernism on the coast just north of Barcelona. Created as a holiday home the house embodies the Mediterranean way of life, with sea, light, and space as its guiding principles. A visit to the main house, including lunch on the terrace, is part of "City Icons: Barcelona" —a rare opportunity to experience this holiday lifestyle up close.
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| | Charlotte Perriand Exhibition / The Art of Dwelling | Kunstmuseum Krefeld is hosting a major exhibition that caught the eye of Harm Tilman, former editor-in-chief of the acclaimed Dutch magazine 'De Architect'. He shared his insights in a blog post—and generously made it available to us, knowing it will fascinate our readers. Don’t miss it: the exhibition is in Krefeld until March 15, before moving on to Salzburg and Barcelona.
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| | What Makes a House Iconic? | It’s a mix of innovation, striking design, cultural impact, influence on others, emotional resonance, clever use of context, and lasting recognition. These seven qualities turn ordinary buildings into unforgettable landmarks. To join our international network of modern house museums, a house must be a listed monument and open to the public—either as a museum or by appointment.
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| | Leave a Lasting Legacy with Iconic Houses | | By including Iconic Houses in your will, you help protect and share the heritage of modern homes for future generations. Your gift supports the continued growth of our knowledge platform and ensures these stories are not lost. Making a bequest is easier than you might expect — and we’re happy to guide you every step of the way. Contact our Foundation Board at ndrabbe@iconichouses.org |
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