Record Number of New Iconic Houses - Part 2

In the first half of this year, a record number of 20 specialist modern house museums have joined the international Iconic Houses network. Without exception, they are pearls of modern architecture and architectural highlights to visit, experience and enjoy. Here we present the second ten icons, following on from last month's ten.
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New at Iconic Houses in 2024!

Walter Rózsi Villa, Budapest, Hungary
The former home of opera singer Walter Rózsi, designed by József Fischer and Eszter Pécsi, is a unique monument in Budapest, and the only modernist villa in Hungary open to the public. It is also the first Iconic Houses member museum in Hungary! Walter Rózsi Villa is the first permanent exhibition space of the Hungarian Museum of Architecture.

Hôtel Max Hallet, Brussels, Belgium
Built between 1903 and 1905 by the architect Victor Horta for his friend, the lawyer and politician Max Hallet, this mansion is undoubtedly one of the works by the master of Art Nouveau. This is the last of Horta's creations to have retained its residential function as a single-family home. Hôtel Max Hallet has been carefully restored by its owner and in exceptional condition.

Cases Barates Bon Pastor, Barcelona, Spain
The houses in Carrer de Barnola illustrate the evolution of the Bon Pastor neighbourhood between 1929 and 2016, when the homes gave way to new blocks of social housing. The restoration of the houses allows us to trace the history of the domestic interiors of the city’s working classes in all their diversity.

The Sert Studio, Palma Mallorca, Spain
Joan Miró settled down in Mallorca in 1956, an island he had visited ever since he was a child. Josep Lluís Sert, a prestigious architect and friend of Miró’s, designed for him the studio of his dreams. Sert, a representative of the modern movement and Dean of Harvard's Graduate School of Design at the time, was disqualified from working as an architect in Spain for 20 years.

Grotta House, New Vernon, NJ, USA
Echoing the styles and techniques that are found in Richard Meier's best work, the Grotta House is] (1989) was designed to house the Grottas' extensive, museum-quality collections of mainly Mid-Century Modern craft and design. The house is based on a strict grid, with large expanses of glass. Its exterior surfaces are comprised of porcelain-enamelled steel panels.

Mas Miró, Mont-roig del Camp, Spain
“All my work is conceived in Mont-roig.” The origins of Joan Miró’s work and his artistic universe can be traced back to this Tarragona village and to Mas Miró and its surrounding landscape. It was here in 1911, following an illness, that Miró decided to devote himself fully to painting. Mas Miró is made up of buildings dating back from the 18th to the 20th centuries.

Paimio Sanatorium, Paimio, Finland
Iconic Houses is not just about 20th-century residential gems that have become house museums. We also collect hotels designed by renowned architects because they offer a unique opportunity to experience great architecture. Now, the world-famous Paimo Sanatorium is opening its rooms for overnight stays: the ultimate place to recharge your batteries - be the first to experience it!

Charnley-Persky House, Chicago, IL, USA
Iconic Houses focuses on house museums of the 20th century, yet Charnley-Persky House was completed in 1892. We chose to include this house museum because it was designed by pioneers of modern design. Sullivan and Wright abstracted classic architecture to create a new 'language' for buildings, paving the way for modern conventions.

Casa d'Abreu Neto, Matosinhos, Portugal
Quatro Casas (1954-57) in Matosinhos, at 9 km from Porto, was the first work of Álvaro Siza, at the time a 21-year-old architecture student. Two independent houses and two semi-detached houses were built for members of the same family. Sensitive to the Portuguese vernacular architecture, as well as to the international influences from abroad.

Laichter House, Pague, Czech Republic
Laichter House, built in 1910 by architect Jan Kotěra, is a fine example of early Bohemian modernist architecture that was years ahead of its time, being inspired by international architects including H.P. Berlage and Frank Lloyd Wright. Today a house museum, it also offers event and co-working spaces and a suite where guests can stay to experience the spirit of the place.

Posted November 8, 2024