TS 11

  • Location

    Vienna, Austria

  • Architect

    Delugan Meissl Associated Architects

  • Client

    Private

  • Typologies

    • Building redevelopment
    • Office and residential

  • Planning

    2010

  • Execution

    2011 - 2013

  • Scopes

    • LPH1 Basic analysis construction planning
    • LPH2 Preliminary draft
    • LPH3 Preliminary structural draft
    • LPH4 Submission planning
    • LPH5 Execution planning
    • LPH6 Collaboration in tender procedures
    • LPH7 Support of the construction work
    • LPH8 Collaboration in the local construction supervison

  • Materials

    • Steel & metal
    • Textil & synthetic
    • Wood

High architectural demands in terms of geometrical clarity and simplicity, spatial transparency and the selected materiality proved to be a real challenge for designing the support structure. Not only did it have to be adjusted to the flowing space continuum but also to the existing support structure of the building: a ferroconcrete skeleton construction from the 1960s. For earthquake safety reasons, no extra loads could be imposed on the original building.
The result is a subtly balanced steel structure, which becomes practically invisible behind the carefully planned expansion.

Pictures: © Hertha Hurnaus, Werkraum