Architecture Through My Eyes

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The book begins with Friedensreich Hundertwasser, an artist turned architect through collaboration with Joseph Krawina. His works, like the Kunsthaus and Spittelau, represent a freer, more natural design style, contrasting with the geometric styles that preceded it. Next, it explores Otto Wagner, a proponent of functionalist style who established the Jugendstil movement, which has had a global influence. Wagner critiqued Art Nouveau and Art Deco for clashing with traditional historicism. The narrative then shifts to the Emperor’s greenhouse in Vienna, focusing on the Schmetterlinghaus (Butterfly House), designed to create a fantastical atmosphere in the Emperor’s Tropical Garden. Moving to the Netherlands, the book delves into the Delft City Canal, highlighting its historical significance in the city's landscape. It also examines the riverside village of Overschie, comparing its past and present. The architectural innovation of Rotterdam's Cube Houses, designed by Piet Blom, is discussed next, along with the concept of “Living under an urban roof.” The famous Kinderdijk windmills near Rotterdam are featured, accompanied by unique photographs. The section on Dutch Friesland discusses the small fishermen’s houses of Hindeloopen, linked to the VOC's merchandise. Finally, the book explores Berlin's Weisis-Ossis architecture, reflecting the character of the once-divided city and how both halves preserved their monuments.