Gustavo-Haus, Residential building in Fennpfuhl district, Berlin, Germany.

The Gustavo-Haus is a double high-rise building with two towers reaching 18 and 21 floors located in the Fennpfuhl district. The structure contains 296 apartments and is managed by a concierge service with video surveillance.

The residential building was constructed in the early 1980s as a typical prefabricated East German structure during development of the Lichtenberg Nord housing complex. The facade transformation into an art installation took place in the late 1990s.

The colorful figures adorning all four facade sides were created by Spanish artist Gustavo and have shaped how the neighborhood looks since the late 1990s. These artworks are a daily part of life for residents and visitors walking through the district.

The artwork is best seen from the Franz-Jacob-Straße and from the open sides facing away from the Storkower Bogen office complex, since surrounding buildings are lower. The building is video-monitored and has a concierge service, so the facade and entrance area are watched. Reduced copies of all four pictures are displayed inside the building on Franz-Jacob-Straße.

The art installation was commissioned in 1998 and features artistic figures transferred onto aluminum plates that are specially treated against corrosion. This technique ensures the colorful imagery remains protected from weather damage over time.