Parliament
In the redesign of the new main entrance for the Austrian parliament extra care had to be taken to ensure the existing building was respected.
The new entrance situation represents an interconnection between historical fabric and contemporary architecture. The additional doors in the ramp generate directionality, making possible an easy to follow and stimulating series of spaces.
A two storey space creates a visual connection between various uses.
For the transfer of information media terminals were installed, which can easily be used by visitors with out requiring prior knowledge of the system. The daylight concept, developed by Bartenbach Lichtlabor, blurs transitions and creates a friendly atmosphere.
Visitors' Centre in the Parliament of the Republic of Austria
1010 Vienna, Dr. Karl-Renner-Ring 1-3
Competition 2004; 1st place
Client
Republic of Austria
Staff members Geiswinkler & Geiswinkler
Peter Auer, Thomas Eckl, Christoph Stabel, Philipp Tscheuschler, Christian Vollmuth
Photography
Max Schulz
Manfred Seidl
Structural Engineering
Gmeiner & Haferl
Building Services
DI Herbert Krug
Building Physics
Richard Woschitz
Media planning
Checkpoint Media
Light planning
Bartenbach LichtLabor
Net. Floor Area
1,000 m²
Completion
2005