Floating Double-X in Vienna, Austria by Zechner & Zechner ZT

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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination.

Floating Double-X in Vienna, Austria by Zechner & Zechner ZT GmbH

June 22nd, 2016 by Sumit Singhal

Article source: Zechner & Zechner ZT GmbH

The inner court of the Rossauer barracks in Vienna is part of an urban and architecturally valuable object which serves as a distinctive landmark in central Vienna and is protected as a historic monument due to its exceptional position. This initial situation required a highly sensitive approach in the implementation of the planned new building for 400 office work stations for the Ministry of National Defense and Sport.

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Architects: Zechner & Zechner ZT GmbH
Project: Floating Double-X
Location: Vienna, Austria
Client: Militärisches Immobilien Management Zentrum
Project Management: ILF Consulting Engineers Austria GmbH
Building Services: Altherm Engineering GmbH
Structural Engineering: brand Zivilingenieure und Architekten
Building Physics: Dr. Pfeiler GmbH

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Double-X floating above the ground

The overall shape of the new building primarily evolves from aspects of town planning as well as the strategy of minimizing mutual interference between new and existing buildings. The resulting shape of the “double-X” adopts the existing architectural design concept of mirror symmetry. This “double-X” shape of the new building expands the space in the inner courtyard- and entrance areas. Elevation of the building creates a 5.5 meter clearance underneath which offers a view of the inner courtyard facades and a public passage.

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Integration into the historic surroundings

The orthogonal facades in the entrance area of the courtyard create a virtual counterpart along the front due to their mirroring surfaces.

Energetically optimized building with high user comfort

The energy concept meets the highest standards of energy efficiency and sustainability. Through structural-passive measures energy consumption for heating / cooling / lighting / fans is minimized and the remaining needs covered resource saving.

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Tags: Austria, Vienna

Category: Office Building

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