Hundertwasser Architecture: For a More Human Architecture in Harmony With Nature [Hardcover]

Angelika Muthesius (Author), Hundertwasser (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1999

This catalogue raisonne of Hundertwasser's architecture examines all his buildings and projects, whether realized or not, tracing them from the first sketches through the models to completion. It includes commentaries on all the paintings, models and buildings by Hundertwasser himself.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Taschen (June 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3822885649
• ISBN-13: 978-3822885642
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 9.7 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #431,550 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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34 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Why Can't We All Live in Places Like This?, December 28, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hundertwasser Architecture: For a More Human Architecture in Harmony With Nature (Hardcover)

I spent much of the 60s and 70s with posters of Hundertwasser's paintings on my walls. It was always clear that he was an architect, but one without any commissions. So when I came across this book, I was ecstatic. He's actually building! He is freeing us from the tyranny of straight lines, 90 degree angles, and an architecture divorced from nature. Some of his buildings are like something out of Willa Wonka and the Chocolate Factory!

I'd love to live in a city filled with Hundertwassers rather than the neo-prison building that passes for architecture these days. And so would others -- rents at Hundertwasser buildings in Vienna fetch a huge premium. And he is regreening cities at the same time. I can't wait to go visit!

This book is also wonderful for preteens -- it will stretch their minds about what is possible -- and give new reason to study the math and physics necessary to realize the cities of our dreams.

This book was my Christmas present to myself (I also gave it to others), and it was the best present I got! Every time I open it, I want to sing!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Filled with innovative solutions to sustainability problems., October 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Hundertwasser Architecture: For a More Human Architecture in Harmony With Nature (Hardcover)

The ideas in this book expolore the relationship of manmade structures to nature. Hundertwasser displays many of his creative solutions to keeping green spaces while still making spaces for people to live. He addresses the human side of sustainability by forming spaces that "make the whole person vibrate" with life.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting!, October 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Hundertwasser Architecture: For a More Human Architecture in Harmony With Nature (Hardcover)

This book about this extravagant architect is a very nice edition, including beautiful images and clearly explained background information. I regret not having bought this book from Amazon, though; I purchased it in Belgium, at a much, much higher price, and still I think it was worth it. Certainly a great addition to your personal art library. Buy it and enjoy!