| Early Bird Discount Expires Sunday 8 Feb@Midnight! | Grab your discount today! During our carefully curated City Icons weekend, discover a unique selection of iconic houses by twelve of Spain’s most influential 20th-century architects. Gain inspiring insight into the creativity that shaped modern Catalonia, explore architectural highlights with an international group of passionate experts and enthusiasts, and enjoy exclusive access to private homes normally closed to the public.
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| | City Icons: Barcelona & Beyond, 29-31 May | Enjoy an exclusive, expertly curated weekend for architecture and design enthusiasts, featuring private tours of Barcelona’s 20th-century architectural masterpieces, with excursions to Reus, Mont-roig del Camp, and Canet de Mar. Guided by architectural historians, explore Catalan Modernism, Art Deco, and early Rationalism—from Domènech i Montaner to Antonio Coderch.
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| | Welcome Haus Wittgenstein in Vienna! | The Wittgenstein House (1928), designed by Paul Engelmann and refined by philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein, translates philosophical rigor into architecture—defined by austere proportions, industrial materials, and uncompromising precision. Today it houses the Bulgarian Cultural Institute, preserved as a monument to radical, uncompromising 20th-century modernism.
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| | New in our Network: l'Ammonite by Paolo Portoghesi! | L’Ammonite is a private home with a Cultural Center and Guest House, designed by Paolo Portoghesi for Ambassador Francesco Corrias and his wife Frances De Villers Brokaw, an American painter and sister of actress Jane Fonda. Built between 1972–2000 using local materials, it is located near Rome, surrounded by woodland and featuring a saltwater pool.
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| | Seeing Mackintosh from a New Perspective | 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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| | 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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