Iconic Houses

CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 2

Casa Vasto

Mesura transformed a 540 m² former factory into a home and art gallery for Vasto. The flat is a generous, diaphanous open space with windows on three sides, interrupted only by two rows of steel columns. Vasto supports cross-disciplinary artists and designers, challenging conventions, embracing material experimentation, and expanding the boundaries of art, design, and craft.

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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 2

Casa Corbero

Casa Corberó, the home and studio of Catalan sculptor Xavier Corberó is a remarkable architectural creation. Corberó began the project in 1968 and spent nearly fifty years expanding it into a complex that reflects his artistic vision.
This poetic, labyrinthine structure features repetitive concrete arches, scale manipulations, and geometric voids, blurring the boundaries between residential space, monumental sculpture, and landscape design. 🕋👁️




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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 2

Casa Moratiel

Casa Moratiel is a key example of post-war modern architecture in Catalonia, demonstrating how buildings can evolve over time. Designed as a summer residence, it combines rational construction, spatial clarity, and a strong connection to the landscape.
Incorporating key principles of the Modern Movement, the residence uses an intelligent layout of private courtyards and functional zoning to masterfully optimize natural light and cross-ventilation. ☀️

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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 2

Walden 7

Walden 7 is an innovative private housing complex. With 446 apartments arranged as a vertical city, it features courtyards, corridors, bridges, patios and pools that foster community while preserving privacy. It was conceived as an experiment in social living, offering a new model for collective housing. 🏘️👥



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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 2

Casa Navàs

Casa Navàs is a complete expression of Catalan Modernisme and a forerunner of 20th-century architecture.
Designed by Lluís Domènech i Montaner and built between 1901 and 1908, Casa Navàs stands as a masterclass in Modernista Gesamtkunstwerk (total work of art). It is one of the very few Art Nouveau buildings in Europe to survive with its original interior program completely intact—including custom furniture, ceramics, and exquisite stained glass. 💎✨

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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 2

Mas Miró

Located in Mont-roig del Camp, Mas Miró is the traditional Catalan rural estate where Joan Miró spent his summers and established his creative sanctuary. The farmhouse, chapel, and studio offer an intimate look at the direct relationship between the local landscape, vernacular architecture, and the evolution of his early modern artwork. 🧑‍🎨🌾

Fundació Mas Miró
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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 1

Fundació Mies van der Rohe

The German Pavilion, designed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exposition, is a landmark of modern architecture. It exemplifies minimalism through open plans, luxurious materials, and a seamless indoor–outdoor spatial experience. Although demolished in 1930, the pavilion was faithfully reconstructed in 1986 on its original site. It is now a key reference for modern architectural theory and spatial experimentation.

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Fundació Mies van der Rohe


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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 1

Casa de l’Arquitectura de Barcelona

The former Gustavo Gili publishing house is being transformed into a cultural and institutional centre for architecture and urbanism. Once home to one of the world’s most influential architecture and design publishers, it will become a public space for exhibitions, research, and international dialogue on the future of cities. 📚🏙️



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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 1

Cases Barates del Bon Pastor

The cases barates (‘cheap houses’) of Bon Pastor originally consisted of 781 small single-family homes to house around 3,000 people from working-class families. 32 houses of the original settlement have been preserved for heritage purposes. One of these preserved blocks has been converted into a museum space by the Barcelona History Museum, showing life in the old neighbourhood.
Preserving this heritage is key to understanding the social evolution of the city through its built environment. 🏘️👥



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CITY ICONS BARCELONA & BEYOND 29-31 May - Day 1

Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens, Gaudí’s first major work, marks the emergence of his distinctive architectural language, in which nature, craftsmanship, and structural innovation are seamlessly intertwined. Opened as a house museum in 2017 following a meticulous restoration, it offers valuable insight into Gaudí’s early vision. In 2005, it was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the ‘Works of Antoni Gaudí’.
A manifesto of pure creativity that continues to inspire. 🎨🧱

Casa Vicens Gaudí


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