Friedensreich Hundertwasser (1928 –2000) was an Austrian artist and architect who spent his whole career championing the curve of organic nature against the straight line.
Born Friedrich Stowasser in 1928, the Viennese artist most commonly known as Friedensreich Hundertwasser (or ‘Kingdom-of-Peace Hundred-Water’) started his artistic revolution by adopting a new name.
Even though Hundertwasser first achieved notoriety for his boldly-colored paintings, he is more widely known for his individual architectural designs.
The common themes in his work utilize bright colors, organic forms, a reconciliation of humans with nature, and a strong individualism.
From the mid 70s, all his amazing buildings were ergonomically curved and ecologically integrated with natural features of the landscape.
There are no corners, edges or straight lines. Instead, there is the courage to create organic forms, colors, joy, and include the human dimension – living works of art.
Many of his creations highlighted architecture with uneven floors, unique windows, and spontaneous vegetation.
Hundertwasser stood out as an opponent of “a straight line” and any standardization, expressing this concept in the field of building design.
More of Friedensreich Hundertwasser‘s amazing architecture can be found at https://hundertwasser.com/ and https://www.touropia.com/hundertwasser-architecture/.
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Thank you so much for sharing!!
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Don’t you think? Hahaha!
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Wow … back in the flower-power days … 🤗🌏🌞
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I have a few stories left over from my early 20s.. yikes! One was about aliens that came to Earth to buy marijuana… loooooong before it was semi legal… ha!
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You’re welcome Claudia but they are definitely gone …
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I have a feeling the insides are all square just like regular buildings. I see all the curves and ramps and swirls on the outside. I can’t imagine all the insides are swirly, too. That’s an interesting point to research.
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You are right! I wonder what those buildings look like in real life. It’s a shame human beings are stuck in our earthly bodies — I always thought I’d love to zoom around the world, checking out buildings like this along with castles, skyscrapers, and cottages. Ahhhhh…. imagination!
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I never knew such intriguing architecture existed. It’s funny how sheltered a life I’ve led! I should have at least taken an introduction to Art or architecture class when I was young. Guess I was busy raising kids and working, and art wasn’t my go-to until I got older. If you ever find any of your old sketches, be sure to share them! I’d love to see your ideas!
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I enjoy viewing these structures but can’t imagine living in one. Maybe I need to expand my imagination about what constitutes a habitat.
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Wow! Fantastical and cartoonish. Would be fun to visit any of these locations.
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Yeah, Claudia, I have always been interested in alternative architectural designs and buildings … I did some architecture rending as part of my art course in school, and I remembering designing a roundhouse with an earth/garden top, when I was 16 … haha .. of course, those old sketches are long gone …
so I think my favourite design is the Hundertwasser House, Bad Soden, Germany
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