The fairy-tale apartment block in Landstraße by the artist Hundertwasser — a riot of uneven floors, undulating lines, mismatched windows, golden onion domes, and trees sprouting from the balconies, built as a rebellion against the 'tyranny' of the straight line. It remains a private residence, so it's admired from the outside, but the bold color fields and organic forms make it one of Vienna's most photographed buildings. For visitors, it's a joyful counterpoint to the imperial city — a piece of architecture as manifesto, where Hundertwasser's belief that nature and irregularity belong in the home is built into every quirky surface.
Location
Kegelgasse 36-38
Landstraße, Vienna
Landstraße, Vienna
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