Sat, March 14, 2026 – Sun, July 19, 2026

Dr. Otto Lossen – The Photographer of the Weissenhof Estate 1927

In 1927, Dr. Otto Lossen was given the exclusive commission to photograph and document the buildings of the Werkbund exhibition “Die Wohnung” (The Apartment) in Stuttgart. His photos were used as press images and were published around the globe during the exhibition period. As a result, they contributed significantly to the enthusiastic international reception of the Weissenhof Estate and continue to shape its perception to this day.

Little was previously known about Lossen’s life and other works. The exhibition is dedicated to the biography of the doctor of chemistry, who came to photography through a position at the Stuttgart-based company J. Hauff & Co. Other works by him are also on display, some of them as original prints. Also on display are new, large-format, high-quality reproductions of his Weissenhof images. These are based on original contact prints discovered in various archives from the lost glass plates.

An exhibition curated by Inken Gaukel, in scientific collaboration with Wolfram Janzer.

Opening
Fri, March 13, 2026, 7 pm

Duration
Saturday, March 14, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026

Opening hours
Saturday, Sunday, holidays: 12 pm–5 pm

Curator tours
Sunday, March 29, 2 pm + Sunday, June 28, 2 pm (45 min.)

Tours on International Museum Day
Sunday, May 17, 2 pm + 4 pm (45 min.)

Location
Weissenhofwerkstatt in the Mies van der Rohe House
(Am Weissenhof 20, 70191 Stuttgart)

Free admission

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Dear museum visitors,

The renovation work on the exterior façades of the semi-detached house has now been completed.

Work on the redesign of the gardens will begin in early June and is expected to continue until the end of June 2026.

As part of these measures, the lawns and the perennial slope will be completely renewed. The aim is to make Le Corbusier’s two houses more accessible as a unified ensemble once again. The planting on the roof terrace of the semi-detached house will also be revised: individual older plants, including lavender beds, will be replaced, whilst some of the existing planting will be retained. One of the key principles guiding the planning is to align the design more closely with the historic appearance of 1927. At the same time, the works are intended to help better address the specific site conditions – in particular the dry climate, slope stability and increasing heat – in the long term, whilst reducing the need for irrigation.

During the construction period, there may be occasional disruptions in the outdoor areas. However, the museum will remain open.

Thank you for your understanding! We look forward to your visit.

The Weissenhof Team

Please also note:

In June, the façade of Le Corbusier’s single-family house will also be cleaned and renovated. The renovation work is intended to maintain and preserve the building. During this time, the façade will be partially covered by a

Joint Press Release

Topping-Out Ceremony for the Weissenhof.Forum
© City of Stuttgart / Fabrice Weichelt
Craftsmen from Rikker Holzbau GmbH led the ceremony at the topping-out celebration and recited the traditional speech marking the completion of the structural work.

The topping-out ceremony on May 8 marks an important milestone on the path to the completion of the new Weissenhof.Forum in Stuttgart. Peter Pätzold, Stuttgart’s Mayor for Urban Development, Housing, and the Environment, praised the completion of the structural work on the new visitor and information center at Weissenhof as tangible progress on one of the central projects of the International Building Exhibition 2027 StadtRegion Stuttgart (IBA’27).

The Weissenhof.Forum is being built on behalf of the state capital Stuttgart according to plans by the architectural firm Barkow Leibinger and will play a key role during the IBA’27 exhibition year. As a central hub, the building – operated by the Association Friends of the Weissenhof Estate – will welcome guests from around the world and offer comprehensive information about the historic Weissenhof Estate. In collaboration with the Weissenhof Museum in the Le Corbusier House, the Weissenhof.Forum will offer a diverse program on architectural history and education: In addition to exhibitions and guided tours, the Forum will also serve as a venue for lectures and workshops in the future.

“The Weissenhof.Forum will be a central hub and an important meeting place for the city, the region, and international guests. A flagship project for the city that will continue to shine long after IBA’27. The topping-out ceremony is a visible milestone on the path to this special place where architecture comes to life and people come together. It underscores not only the progress of construction but also the growing anticipation for an international architectural event in Stuttgart and the region,” said Peter Pätzold at the ceremony.

The significance of the construction progress was also highlighted by the general contractor: “With the successful completion of the shell, we are right on schedule and are laying the foundation for the next construction phases. The Weissenhof.Forum is an architecturally and technically challenging project that we are implementing with great care and in close collaboration with all project participants,” said Felix Kenner, Stuttgart branch manager of ZECH Hochbau AG.

Just in time for the start of the IBA’27 exhibition year, the Weissenhof.Forum will open its doors and serve as a vibrant venue for exhibitions, events, and exchange. With this milestone achieved, the City of Stuttgart is consistently continuing on the path toward on-time completion.

Topping-Out Ceremony for the Weissenhof.Forum
© City of Stuttgart / Fabrice Weichelt
The topping-out ceremony was opened (from left) by Felix Kenner, Stuttgart Branch Manager of ZECH Hochbau AG; Dr. Gabriele König, Managing Director of IBA’27; and Peter Pätzold, Mayor for Urban Development, Housing, and the Environment of the City of Stuttgart, in the presence of the craftsmen.

Topping-Out Ceremony for the Weissenhof.Forum
© City of Stuttgart / Fabrice Weichelt
Exterior view of the shell of the future Weissenhof.Forum at the topping-out ceremony