Front of a tourist-information center with a large illuminated 'TOURIST-INFO' sign; a person enters through glass doors, flanked by portraits.
Tourist Info Vienna
Austria
  • Interior Design
  • Built

The design of the new Tourist Info follows the architectural approach of spatial experience, as well as the interaction between architecture and its perception. The optimum connection between functional and aesthetic qualities is the focal point of the design, ensuring smooth work flow as well as a fascinating high-quality space.

A faceted space shaping brass wall is in the heart of the concept, representing Vienna’s diversity through its multifunctional quality, materiality and appearance.

The choice of materials, furniture and a balanced colour scheme create a distinctive atmosphere and strengthen the presence of this modular information medium. The space is divided into two functional areas, hanging lights serve at the same time as a signage system, a lounge area and other seating furniture offer a possibility to linger. The new Tourist Info gives Vienna’s visitors a first strong idea of the historically charged and unique city.

Category
Interior Design

Address
Albertinaplatz
1010 Vienna

Competition
11/2013 [1st prize]

Start of planning
01/2014

Start of construction
07/2014

Completion
11/2014

Floor area
230 m²

Project Manager
Gerhard Gölles
Christian Schrepfer

Client
Vienna Tourist Board
Invalidenstraße 6
1030 Vienna

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Information desk in a modern hotel lobby; staff at computers, magazine wall to the left, and a person walking past a large window.

A faceted space shaping brass wall is in the heart of the concept,
representing Vienna’s diversity through its multifunctional quality,
materiality and appearance.

Beige 3D acoustic-panel wall in a modern lobby; circular ceiling sign, wall-mounted screen, and beige benches.
Eight schematic interior floor plans illustrating design concepts for interior spaces.
Person seated on a gray modular bench in front of a modern information desk with wall-mounted magazine racks.
Two people browse magazines at a beige counter in a modern lobby with a magazine display wall and window seating.
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Corner white historic building with a copper-domed top and sculpted statues; ground-floor TOURIST-INFO storefront.