Die Zeit Of Otto Wagner

Otto Wagner was a Viennese architect who joined the Vienna Secession in 1897. Born in Penzing, Vienna, he studied in Berlin and Vienna. His early style referenced historical architecture as inspiration and aesthetic; but by the early 1890s, he became very interested in urban planning, drawing up new city plans and metropolitan railways. By late 1890's, he became caught up in the wave of the "Jugenstil", a new European style of Art Nouveau, as exemplified by his design for Majolikahaus. In his book titled 'Modern Architecture', he rationalised that "new human tasks and views called for a change or reconstitution of existing forms". Taking on this radical view, his style became more austere and functional, reflecting in a new style of modernism in line with the Secessionist thinking.

Majolikahaus on 40 Linke Wienzeile - Otto Wagner, 1898-1899

Majolikahaus - facade made with small tiles called Majolica,
in floral motifs that become more complex as they move
towards the roof

Majolikahaus - ornate entrances

Majolikahaus - decorated iron balconies

Majolikahaus - Ornate staircases

Facade of Die Zeit - Otto Wagner

His later style was austere and functional, as he aligned
himself more with the Secessionist movement

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