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normally0 · 2 months

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Whimsical Metaphors: Hans Hollein's Architectural Collages

The Vienna-based architectural magazine Bau: Magazine for Architecture and Urban Planning, during its transformative period between 1965 and 1970, represented a radical departure from conventional architectural discourse. Under the editorial leadership of influential figures like Hans Hollein, Walter Pichler, Günther Feuerstein, and Oswald Oberhuber, Bau became a platform for avant-garde ideas that transcended the boundaries of traditional architecture, delving into the realms of art and politics.

In the groundbreaking 1968 issue of Bau, Hans Hollein provocatively declared "Everything is Architecture," challenging the rigid confines of pre-war modernist architecture. This bold assertion sparked a paradigm shift, urging architects to reconsider their role in society and embrace a more holistic approach to design.

The magazine itself was a departure from the norm, resembling a glossy fashion publication rather than a conventional architectural journal. Its creative use of advertising and vibrant imagery, drawn from a diverse range of sources including art, urbanism, and popular culture, set it apart from its contemporaries.

One of Hollein's most iconic collages, depicting a traditional city juxtaposed with a towering high-rise made of Swiss cheese, epitomized this innovative spirit. In a contemporary reinterpretation, the Swiss cheese high-rise transforms into a square bar of Ritter Sport chocolate, with its corner playfully deconstructed and scattered throughout the city at a smaller scale.

The metaphorical link between modern architecture and Swiss holey cheese, and its whimsical replacement with chocolate, serves as a humorous commentary on our cultural predicament. It highlights the absurdity of rigid architectural conventions and celebrates the potential for creativity and playfulness in the built environment.

Today, as we navigate a world dominated by technological giants like Uber and Amazon, Hollein's assertion that "Everything is Architecture" takes on new meaning. Contemporary art and architecture have the power to comment on and critique our evolving cultural landscape, challenging us to rethink our assumptions and embrace innovation and diversity in all its forms.

In this light, the playful reinterpretation of architectural symbols becomes not only a source of amusement but also a catalyst for critical reflection. By subverting traditional notions of space and form, contemporary artists and architects invite us to question the status quo and imagine new possibilities for the future of our cities and society at large.

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lau-smaragd · 3 years

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Because you're so pretty in sunshine, Vienna

#photo #original photographers #photographers on tumblr #photography #travel photography #photooftheday #beautiful photos #my photos #viennagram #viennaarchitecture #viennaaustria #vienna #street view #streetshot

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itsyourbodyitsyourlife · 6 years

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Well, you know that I love strolling through Vienna❤️😉 Now I’m just sitting front of the St. Charles Church and admiring how beautiful it looks!😍😍😍 #wien #wanderlust #karlskirche #culturetrip #vienna #tv_pointofview #nikonphotography #visitvienna #weloveaustria #wienliebe #vienna_go #placetovisit #living_europe #worldtravelbook #best_worldplaces #viennalove #charleschurch #viennaarchitecture #myphotography #samstag #feelaustria #europe_gallery (hier: Karlskirche)

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reimerstuff · 2 years

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The Natural History Museum Vienna is one of the largest museums and non-university research institutions in Austria and an important center of excellence for all matters relating to natural sciences. The museum's 39 exhibition rooms cover 8,460 square meters and present more than 100,000 objects. It is home to 30 million objects available to more than 60 scientists and numerous guest researchers who carry out basic research in a wide range of topics related to human sciences, earth sciences, and life sciences. #naturalhistorymuseumvienna #austriaadventures #wein #winterbreakshenanigans #viennaarchitecture (at NhM Naturhistorisches Museum Wien) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX1alyFAr776Vh3fpVIy_KtGcA74PHgVNcxm-Q0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#naturalhistorymuseumvienna #austriaadventures #wein #winterbreakshenanigans #viennaarchitecture

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photos-byleo-and-vanja · 3 years

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#architecture_hunter #architecturelovers #architecturephotography #architecture #photographyisart #photographyislife #photographers #phonephotography #roadtrip #streetphotography #oldarchitecture #viennaarchitecture #zagrebcity (at Zagreb, Croatia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSTz7josVW4/?utm_medium=tumblr

#architecture_hunter #architecturelovers #architecturephotography #architecture #photographyisart #photographyislife #photographers #phonephotography #roadtrip #streetphotography #oldarchitecture #viennaarchitecture #zagrebcity

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secretbasketballnickelpeach · 6 years

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illuskills drawing things:-)! Art Basics with Ida;-) WU campus Vienna , Augustinerkirche, TMW. Drawing with WU campus Vienna. http://www.illuskills.com/lehrgaenge/lehrgang-liveart @technischesmuseumwien #illuskills #wucampus #artbasics #illustration #zeichnung #weiterbildung #augustienerkirche #workshop #architecture #zahahadid #wuwien #drawingarchitecture #viennaarchitecture #drawingthings #urbansketch #skills #howtodraw #designsketching #zeichnenlernen #sketching #malkurs #negativspace #viennaart #artkurs #lehrgang (hier: TMW - Technisches Museum Wien)

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chachamisu · 6 years

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Noch Mal #Wien. A slice of oldtime Vienna around Naschmarkt. #Vienna #explorevienna #architecture #vintagebuilding #viennaarchitecture #oldbuilding #citystroll #naschmarkt #wienliebe #cityscape #citylife #europeancity #i❤vienna #weekendinvienna #europeancity #lifeinvienna #austria #🇦🇹 (at Vienna, Austria)

#explorevienna #vintagebuilding #weekendinvienna #wien #architecture #i❤vienna #austria #wienliebe #citylife #naschmarkt #citystroll #cityscape #oldbuilding #vienna #lifeinvienna #🇦🇹#viennaarchitecture #europeancity

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meandering-max · 4 years

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https://meanderingmax.com/gallery/vienna-austria-gallery/ _____________________________ Sony a7iii * * * * * #meanderingmax #travelinspiration #travelgram #meandervienna #vienna #viennaaustria #wienna #vienna🇦🇹 #wienna🇦🇹 #wien #wien🇦🇹 #viennagram #wiennagram #viennaarchitecture #churchesofvienna #viennachurch (at Votivkirche) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7UM_eTIhGx/?igshid=12bi5d9dzjrh7

#meanderingmax #travelinspiration #travelgram #meandervienna #vienna #viennaaustria #wienna #vienna🇦🇹#wienna🇦🇹#wien #wien🇦🇹#viennagram #wiennagram #viennaarchitecture #churchesofvienna #viennachurch

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maxantoinette · 7 years

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Haus des Meeres- artwork by Lawrence Weiner #shotonfilm Got the film role from my weekend in Vienna with @frablboy developed. Again I’m amazed on how good the pictures turned out! Gone share more soon. 🎞 . . . . #kodak #kodakfilm #kodak400 #minolta #minoltax300 #35mm #35mmfilmphotography #filmphotography #35mmfilm #filmisnotdead #backtofilm #vienna #viennalove #viennaonfilm #hausdesmeeres #streetart #art #urban #austria #viennaarchitecture #flakturm #architecture #weekend #tb #architecturephotography #liveauthentic (hier: Haus des Meeres Zoo)

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tripdriver · 5 years

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Autumn is coming to Vienna. #vienna #vienna_city #vienna_austria #visitvienna #viennanow #vienna🇦🇹 #viennalove #welovevienna #viennaphotographer #wien🇦🇹 #wien #stadtwien #trip #traveldiary #travelphotography #travelpics #austria #viennanow #1000thingsinvienna #viennaarchitecture #autumnday #autumntrees #autumncolours #photographylover #photographyy https://www.instagram.com/p/B4Zffc4lUXm/?igshid=1opjqfses0w8c

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sirenalu-blog · 5 years

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hbf wien. . . . . #hauptbahnhof #wien #architecturephoto #modernarchitecture #urbanarchitecture #cityvibes #window #repetitiv #ähnlichkeit #gestalt #visual #photography #photooftheday #viennashots #viennaonline #viennaarchitecture #wienistschön #shotoftheday #streetview (at Vienna, Austria) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2hw243oIN0/?igshid=w01af3bty721

#hauptbahnhof #wien #architecturephoto #modernarchitecture #urbanarchitecture #cityvibes #window #repetitiv #ähnlichkeit #gestalt #visual #photography #photooftheday #viennashots #viennaonline #viennaarchitecture #wienistschön #shotoftheday #streetview

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normally0 · 2 months

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Harmony Amidst Disruption: Hans Hollein's Architectural Reflections

In the heart of Vienna, amidst the bustling streets and historic architecture, Hans Hollein, the visionary architect, pondered over his latest creation. With a mind fuelled by innovation and a spirit unbound by convention, he sought to challenge the very essence of architecture itself. As he gazed upon his collage of New York City, a city that seemed to pulsate with energy and ambition, he couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency in his work.

The recent earthquake that rattled the eastern seaboard had stirred something within him. It was as if the earth itself was crying out for change, for a new way of thinking about our relationship with the built environment. And so, in his collage, he depicted a daring vision—a superstructure towering over Manhattan, a symbol of resilience and defiance against the forces of nature.

But as he delved deeper into his creation, he couldn't shake off the nagging feeling of unease. What if his vision was misinterpreted? What if instead of a symbol of hope, his superstructure became a target for those who sought to sow fear and destruction?

In the midst of these troubling thoughts, he remembered the words of his mentor, Clemens Holzmeister, who had once told him that true art lies in understanding the delicate balance between man and nature. And so, with a renewed sense of purpose, Hans Hollein set out to re-evaluate his design, to imbue it with a sense of harmony and reverence for the world around us.

As he worked tirelessly on his collage, he couldn't help but ponder the complex relationship between Austria and America, two nations bound together by history and yet divided by ideology. In the great war of architecture and enlightenment, where capitalism reigned supreme, how could he bridge the gap between these two worlds?

And then it hit him—the key lay not in grand gestures or bold statements, but in the subtle nuances of his art. By harnessing the power of the reversed motor scraper, the very symbol of man's mastery over the earth, he could create something truly revolutionary—a structure that not only defied gravity but also embraced the natural rhythms of the world.

And so, as he put the finishing touches on his collage, Hans Hollein couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. For in that moment, he had not only created a work of art but also a testament to the enduring power of architecture to shape our world and our destiny.

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lau-smaragd · 3 years

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#vienna #viennaarchitecture #viennaaustria #viennastreetphotography #viennagram #tram #nightpic #conversation #conversation in time of corona #friends #photoblog #photographer #photo #photography #photographers on tumblr

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rob-lix-me · 6 years

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••••• ••••• ••••• ••••• #oamtc #öamtczentrale #vienna #viennaarchitecture #architecturevienna #architectureinlife #architecturevienna #architectureinvienna #sonya6300 #sonya6300photography #lightroommobile #lightroommobileapp #onlylightroom #citylights #instagram #instagood #instaarchitecture #nocompfortzone #sunsetmood #sunsetmoodsstyle #modernarchtecture #youngarchitecture #almostsunset • • • • #rob_lix (hier: Vienna, Austria) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpAX9RcBzqf/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1j7ha8iqsgceu

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reimerstuff · 2 years

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The Vienna Secession (German: Wiener Secession; also known as the Union of Austrian Artists, or Vereinigung Bildender Künstler Österreichs) is an art movement, closely related to Art Nouveau, that was formed in 1897 by a group of Austrian painters, graphic artists, sculptors and architects, including Josef Hoffman, Koloman Moser, Otto Wagner, and Gustav Klimt. They resigned from the Association of Austrian Artists in protest against its support for more traditional artistic styles. Their most influential architectural work was the Secession Building designed by Joseph Maria Olbrich as a venue for expositions of the group. Their official magazine was called Ver Sacrum (Sacred Spring, in Latin), which published highly stylised and influential works of graphic art. In 1905 the group itself split, when some of the most prominent members, including Klimt, Wagner, and Hoffmann, resigned in a dispute over priorities, but it continued to function, and still functions today, from its headquarters in the Secession Building. In its current form, the Secession exhibition gallery is independently led and managed by artists. #theviennasuccession #successionvienna #klimt #viennaarchitecture (at Vienna Secession) https://www.instagram.com/p/CX0cXJYgPsLBvLGtyrRev6JZ6TrBa3sSht1-_A0/?utm_medium=tumblr

#theviennasuccession #successionvienna #klimt #viennaarchitecture

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itsyourbodyitsyourlife · 6 years

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The one and only Stephansdom in Vienna💙 Happy Friyay everyone!☀️ #weloveaustria #wien #culturetrip #vienna #österreich #tv_architectural #stephansdom #visitvienna #wienliebe #europe_greatshots #viennalove #placetovisit #feelaustria #viennagram #nikonphotography #freitag #myphotography #worldarchitecture #living_europe #ig_architecture #viennaarchitecture

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