This is not a mirage that you see in the middle of the green oasis of Grugapark. Even though this golden onion dome could have come from a Thousand and One Nights, it is the Hundertwasserhaus. And not just any Hundertwasserhaus, but the last one that the Austrian painter and artist designed. Friedensreich Hundertwasser unfortunately died in 2000 and was therefore unable to see the opening in 2005.
Speaking of life: The graphic artist and illustrator had always dealt with the subject of life and death in his works. As a recurring symbol, Hundertwasser understood spirals as a translation of life and death. It is also relatively obvious that straight lines were not exactly his thing. He even condemned them. Following these guiding principles, this colourful building, characterised by soft, organic shapes, was created in the midst of nature in Grugapark.
The house, which now belongs to the McDonald's Children's Aid Foundation, is used as a home for families of seriously ill children who are being treated in the neighboring university hospital. The families can live here for a while to recover from the stressful daily life in the hospital.
