Dr. Otto Lossen – The Photographer of the Weissenhof Estate 1927 – Weissenhof Museum in the Le Corbusier House (Stuttgart) | 14.03.-19.07.2026

In 1927, Dr. Otto Lossen documented the Werkbund exhibition “Die Wohnung” (The Dwelling) in Stuttgart – photographs that continue to shape our perception of the Weissenhof Estate. The exhibition (March 14 – July 19, 2026) presents his biography, original prints, and new large-format reproductions of his photographs.

Image above: Dr. Otto Lossen: Poelzig House, Garden © Architecture Museum TU Berlin/ Weissenhof Museum in the Le Corbusier House

In 1927, Dr. Otto Lossen was commissioned to photograph and document the buildings of the Werkbund exhibition “Die Wohnung” (The Dwelling) in Stuttgart. His photographs served as press images and were published around the world even during the exhibition. As a result, they contributed significantly to the enthusiastic international reception of the Weissenhof Estate and continue to shape its perception today.

Little was previously known about Lossen’s life and other works. The exhibition focuses on the biography of the chemist, who held a doctorate and came to photography through a position at the Stuttgart-based company J. Hauff & Co. Further works by him are on display, some as original prints. Also featured are new, large-format, and striking reproductions of his Weissenhof photographs in high quality. These reproductions are based on rediscovered original contact prints from the lost glass plates found in various archives.

Admission free of charge

International Museum Day
On this day, admission to the Weissenhof Museum in the Le Corbusier House is also free from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This is the meeting point for classic guided tours of the Weissenhof Estate (no interior visits). The tours, which explain the background of the estate and lead to the original houses from 1927, start at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., and 5 p.m. (45 minutes).

WHEN?

Exhibition: Saturday, 14. March – Sunday, 19. July 2026

Opening: Friday, 13. March 2026, 7 pm

WHERE?

Weissenhofwerkstatt im Haus Mies van der Rohe
Am Weissenhof 20
70191 Stuttgart