Not the Bright Star I had Hoped for. (Hundertwasserhaus)

Member Name: BeckiBee

Product:	Hundertwasserhaus
Date:	30/04/09 (21 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Easy to get to.

Disadvantages: Looking tired and grubby.

My husband and I visited Vienna with the main aim of seeing as much of the work of the artist and architect Friedensreich Hundertwasser. From a distance the Hundertwasserhaus looked quite impressive because of the organic shapes and different colours, but when you get close up it is a bit of a disappointment. We both felt that the exterior hadn't stood up well to the elements and to the inevitable pollution of the city. The paint work had become very dirty which ruined the overall look. Worse still was the Hundertwasser Village which made the area have a feel of a theme park. We both felt that Vienna could maybe have maintained the building better especially as a lot of tourists visit each year. It is so unusual and special and deserves more care. On the other hand though, I did feel that the KunsthausWien (which was also designed by Hundertwasser) was worth the visit and stood up to my expectations.

Summary: I'm glad I saw it, but was disappointed with the lack of maintenance.