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Hundertwasser Power Plant Vienna

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    about 15 hours ago

    The Spittelau Waste Incineration Plant in Vienna is a fascinating example of the combination of functionality and art, designed by the famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Here are some interesting aspects of this unique facility:

    1. Architecture:
    - The waste incineration plant was built between 1988 and 1992 and is characterized by its artistically designed façade, which Hundertwasser designed after a major fire in 1989.
    - The striking 120-meter-high chimney tower is a central design element and makes the plant a popular photo subject in Vienna.


    2. Functionality:
    - The plant has a total installed capacity of 460 MW and plays an important role in waste management and energy generation in Vienna.
    - It converts waste into energy, thus contributing to the city's sustainable energy supply.


    3. **Visitor Services**:
    - Guided tours of the plant's exterior and interior are offered, giving visitors insight into the innovative technology and artistic design.
    - The **Hundertwasser district heating system** is another highlight that illustrates the connection between art and energy supply.


    4. **Cultural Significance**:
    - The waste incineration plant is not only a functional building, but also a symbol of the creative integration of art into architecture and urban planning.
    - It demonstrates how industrial facilities can be designed in an aesthetically pleasing way to enhance the cityscape.


    The Spittelau waste incineration plant is thus an impressive example of modern architecture that is both environmentally friendly and artistically valuable.

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      September 9, 2025

      According to Hundertwasser's vision, this spectacular industrial building was intended to be an example of a harmonious symbiosis of technology, ecology and art

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