The Vienna OPEN HOUSE festival will celebrate its 10th anniversary
This September, the Vienna architectural festival OPEN HOUSE will open its doors to the public for the tenth time, allowing access to otherwise inaccessible buildings. Over the course of two days, September 14 and 15, visitors will be able to take a glimpse into a total of 55 interesting sites. The festival can be attended without prior registration and is completely free of charge.
The OPEN HOUSE WIEN architectural festival invites architecture lovers for the tenth time to spend two days behind the facades of impressive buildings and explore fascinating architectural projects in Vienna and the surrounding area. Traditionally, this is a rare opportunity to visit places that are usually not open to the public. The jubilee edition will take place on the weekend of September 14 and 15, with no need to register in advance or pay an entry fee for the guided tours.
The festival aims to draw attention to the fact that urban residents often do not pay much attention to the space around them, taking it for granted – which is a missed opportunity. The architecture and design of buildings and public spaces greatly influence their life in the city more than they realize. Therefore, the festival organizers offer the general public a chance to see the Austrian capital from a new perspective and discover new interesting places.
This year's program is diverse, so everyone can find something for themselves. The architectural menu features both historical and new buildings and districts, places with beautiful views of the city, and conceptually interesting public spaces. Visitors will take away not only information about the significance of building culture and new trends, but also pearls of history and other curiosities from the tours. The overarching theme of this year’s edition is sustainability, with a specific focus on wooden constructions, public spaces, and the repurposing of former industrial complexes.
Sustainable architecture made of wood is becoming increasingly important. This traditional building material stands out for its environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, and aesthetic variability. Those who would like to learn more about wooden constructions will be able to visit, among other things, Austria's tallest wooden building. This is the 84-meter-high HoHo Wien, which towers over the modern district of Seestadt Aspern.
More and more residents of Vienna are realizing that open spaces are crucial for them in the densely built-up city, and thus actively advocate for more greenery and less concrete around them. Under the banner of "open city," OPEN HOUSE will focus on public space and its importance for the quality of life in the city. The festival will showcase successful examples of how undeveloped green areas contribute to cooling the city, their ecological qualities, or how they can serve as favored recreational retreats.
How has Vienna dealt with an old beer warehouse, a former coffin factory, or an old grain silo? The third point of the festival brings to light innovative concepts related to the reuse of old industrial spaces. Revitalization projects transform these spaces into vibrant residential areas, cultural centers, or leisure spots, while also preserving their historical value.
Additionally, OPEN HOUSE, on the occasion of its anniversary, will open ten selected buildings that represent the best of what the Vienna festival has offered so far. Exceptional buildings have been chosen by visitors themselves, volunteers involved in organizing the festival, and architects. Anyone who missed one of these exceptionally popular buildings in the past decade now has a unique opportunity to visit them. Visitors can look forward to, for example, the University of Vienna library or Austria's tallest building, DC Tower.
OPEN HOUSE WIEN
Date: September 14 and 15, 2024, both days from 10:00 to 17:00
Website: https://openhouse-wien.at
The OPEN HOUSE WIEN architectural festival invites architecture lovers for the tenth time to spend two days behind the facades of impressive buildings and explore fascinating architectural projects in Vienna and the surrounding area. Traditionally, this is a rare opportunity to visit places that are usually not open to the public. The jubilee edition will take place on the weekend of September 14 and 15, with no need to register in advance or pay an entry fee for the guided tours.
The festival aims to draw attention to the fact that urban residents often do not pay much attention to the space around them, taking it for granted – which is a missed opportunity. The architecture and design of buildings and public spaces greatly influence their life in the city more than they realize. Therefore, the festival organizers offer the general public a chance to see the Austrian capital from a new perspective and discover new interesting places.
This year's program is diverse, so everyone can find something for themselves. The architectural menu features both historical and new buildings and districts, places with beautiful views of the city, and conceptually interesting public spaces. Visitors will take away not only information about the significance of building culture and new trends, but also pearls of history and other curiosities from the tours. The overarching theme of this year’s edition is sustainability, with a specific focus on wooden constructions, public spaces, and the repurposing of former industrial complexes.
Sustainable architecture made of wood is becoming increasingly important. This traditional building material stands out for its environmental friendliness, energy efficiency, and aesthetic variability. Those who would like to learn more about wooden constructions will be able to visit, among other things, Austria's tallest wooden building. This is the 84-meter-high HoHo Wien, which towers over the modern district of Seestadt Aspern.
More and more residents of Vienna are realizing that open spaces are crucial for them in the densely built-up city, and thus actively advocate for more greenery and less concrete around them. Under the banner of "open city," OPEN HOUSE will focus on public space and its importance for the quality of life in the city. The festival will showcase successful examples of how undeveloped green areas contribute to cooling the city, their ecological qualities, or how they can serve as favored recreational retreats.
How has Vienna dealt with an old beer warehouse, a former coffin factory, or an old grain silo? The third point of the festival brings to light innovative concepts related to the reuse of old industrial spaces. Revitalization projects transform these spaces into vibrant residential areas, cultural centers, or leisure spots, while also preserving their historical value.
Additionally, OPEN HOUSE, on the occasion of its anniversary, will open ten selected buildings that represent the best of what the Vienna festival has offered so far. Exceptional buildings have been chosen by visitors themselves, volunteers involved in organizing the festival, and architects. Anyone who missed one of these exceptionally popular buildings in the past decade now has a unique opportunity to visit them. Visitors can look forward to, for example, the University of Vienna library or Austria's tallest building, DC Tower.
OPEN HOUSE WIEN
Date: September 14 and 15, 2024, both days from 10:00 to 17:00
Website: https://openhouse-wien.at
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