Vöslauer Headquarters
Bad Vöslau, Austria
Offices & Café
July, 2017
A third phase in the development of Vöslauer Mineral Water’s new headquarters was brought about by the removal of previous parking requirements. The elimination of vehicular traffic within the site allows a direct link between the office spaces in the new building and the renovated pavilion thus giving an impression of an uninterrupted work environment. The two buildings are connected by a glass lounge intended for team meetings. The new building is partially nestled in the northern slope of the site. It reflects the proportions of the Palladian pavilion as a nine square structural grid with a large skylight in the center. Both buildings are of equal height. The generous room height enables the placement of a gallery with communal functions. In contrast to the classical, stuccoed facades of the pavilion, the new building is articulated by a rhythmic façade of tightly arrayed stone jambs that reach from floor to parapet.
Location: Bad Vöslau, Austria
Principal use: Office & Café
Site area: 1000 m2
Building area: 200 m2
Total floor area: 1500 m2
Number of stories: 4
Design team: Chieh-shu Tzou, Gregorio S. Lubroth,
Structural Engineering: Werkraum Ingenieure
Climate Engineering: Exikon