Houses of the Weissenhof-Siedlung
1927Stuttgart, GermanyUNESCO
Two houses shown at the 1927 housing exhibition—movable partitions, roof gardens, and other modern-house prototypes in concentrated form.
“Housing of the future” presented in a temporary exhibition setting. Comparing neighboring architects’ works makes the international modern movement easier to grasp.
Highlights
- Roof — Is the roof a garden, or another place to live?
- Interior partitions — How do fixed and movable walls divide roles?
Architects
Visit notes
Some units are open as a museum. Check local official hours.