A home turned museum, the Gomis Bertrand Family still own the house and are committed to preserving it. All the original furniture, paint colours, materials and even garden design have remained as architect and owner decided in 1963.

But La Ricarda faces growing threats from urban development, weathering and time. Built by skilled artisans, the house’s experimental design, like its four slender iron pillars supporting a heavy vault, makes repairs difficult due to a shortage of craftsmen with the necessary skills.

To aid preservation efforts, in 2021 the Government of Catalonia recognised it as a Cultural Heritage of National Interest in the category of Historical Monument.

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