BTV - bank branch Hall in Tirol

The BTV branch (Tyrolean and Vorarlberg Bank) is located on the site of a former city moat on the northern edge of the compact historic Hall in Tirol. The bank, which emerged from an architectural competition held in 2009, takes on the scale and appearance of the surrounding representative villas. The three-story building, resting on a square footprint (internally divided into nine smaller squares), does not draw attention to itself; it is hidden behind a two-meter wall and surrounded by a garden. The facade made of exposed concrete holds back, with a regular grid of elevated windows concealing references to historical facades or columned promenades. This solidity inspires confidence, even though it speaks in a contemporary language and does not require overly expensive materials. The pleasant atmosphere inside, where the visible load-bearing system of reinforced concrete remains legible, is enhanced by a dark solid wood floor, exotic veneer on the walls, and black leather furniture.