SS24 Surface-Scape
Located in the complicated historical context, this project tries to create a connection between Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) and University of Applied Arts (Angewandte), facilitates civic engagement with art and design.
The high performative surface spans over the garden and the art terrasse plateau by artist Peter Noever, enriching urban landscape space and public event under the floating canopy.
Within the surface is a contrasting blocky, yet free-flowing landscape of floors which
promotes fluid movement, encounters of the public and the institutions, mixing the uses of exhibition and education etc.
Boundless space as extensional spatial experience of MAK and Angewandte serves the needs of art exhibition and education in a more contemporary way.
Students: Weichen Zhou, Emiliano Perez, Martin Sepp
SS24 Interwoven Horizons
The Angewandte extension project aims to foster spontaneous interactions among people from diverse backgrounds by reimagining urban space through three distinctive layers: ground, elevated spaces, and roof. The ground layer draws inspiration from the hypostyle hall concept, providing an inviting venue for gatherings and public events. Supported by columns aligned with upper volumes, it creates varied ceiling heights, enhancing spatial dynamics. The interlocking volumes above prioritize connectivity, forming overlapping zones that promote interaction between different user groups through shared spaces and visual connections. Meanwhile, the dynamic roof design mirrors the Wienfluss‘s fluidity, acting as a prominent city landmark that integrates the building with its surroundings. Overall, the Angewandte extension exemplifies a harmonious blend of architectural innovation and community engagement, designed to enrich urban life through its interconnected spaces and vibrant social environment.
Student names: Shandeep Chennai Suresh, Özge Taspinar, Emma Schwarz
SS24 Courtyart
The Project CourtyArt, nestled between the Museum of Applied Arts and the University of Applied Arts in Vienna, aims to revitalize the space into a vibrant civic area. The design features three vertical layers, including a visually attracting canopy and strategic subterranean development. By preserving outdoor space and enhancing connectivity, the project seeks to create an engaging environment for public interaction, transforming the courtyard into a dynamic cultural and social hub.
Student: Philipp Ma
SS24 Foresight
The project embodies the future of art and education, offering a glimpse into the historic significance of the university while integrating modern architectural aesthetics to inspire creativity and forward-thinking in both students and visitors. This contemporary structure cantilevers elegantly over a public park, creating a floating effect that enhances individual and communal experiences.
The Foresight is a versatile, multilayered space suitable for various events, fostering community interaction with the emerging art scene and creating a new city landmark. The building aims to convey a powerful message: the future is crafted here, and we see it bright!
Students: Orkhan Hasanov, Anna Okhrimenko, Assem Attia
SS24 Cut and Connect
By separating the massing into multiple entities, we aim to balance individuality with collective coherence. This design approach creates a network of spatial relationships, redefining forms through both separation and integration. It allows us to explore how these volumes interact and relate to each other. When applied to the ground level, this method extends the exploration to the urban scale, examining how these volumes engage with and enhance the surrounding urban environment. By focusing on the quality of in-between spaces, the design treats the canyon as a unifying element, connecting the separated buildings within the urban fabric. This approach not only highlights the unique characteristics of each volume but also fosters a cohesive urban landscape. The interplay between the individual structures and the collective whole enriches the spatial experience, creating dynamic and engaging environments that contribute to the vitality of the urban setting. Through this method, we explore new possibilities for urban design, where individuality and coherence coexist harmoniously, enhancing both the architectural forms and the broader urban context.
Students: Markus Lagler, Abhishek Blesson Manuel, Kimia Lotfi
SS24 Angewandte Appendix
The Angewandte Appendix is a connecting piece between the institutions of the museum, the university and the public on the campus, offering common ground to the strictly segmented site.
It creates another contrast in the conglomerate of the angewandte block, reaching out of its boundaries while offering a gate into the reunited campus interior.
The project aims for accessibility and transparency to the public while using soft thresholds to the building, from the building and in the interior circulation of the spaces. The visibility of the building’s front marks it as a standout piece in the landscape highlighting it as an attraction point into the city.
Student: Leon Mackowski
SS24 Dazwisch‘n
”Dazwisch’n“ connects Vienna‘s Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) with the University of Applied Arts, transforming the open courtyard between the two institutions into a vibrant, multifunctional space. Positioned above Peter Noever’s platform, ”Dazwisch‘n“ not only creates a new civic address but also serves as a symbolic and literal bridge, highlighting the connection between these two art institutions. This dynamic space acts as a ”gate“ for public access, fostering engagement and interaction, and emphasizing the collaborative spirit of both institutions.
The building’s vertically opening gate signals its operating hours, providing a dynamic visual cue to passersby. Inside, a versatile exhibition elevator adjusts to accommodate various displays, enabling multiple room configurations and enhancing the space‘s adaptability. Below the bridge, a flexible assembly area can transform to host a range of events, from intimate gatherings to large-scale functions. The lightweight steel core and metal facade, adorned in reddish and beige tones, seamlessly blend with the surrounding historic and modern architecture, reflecting the building’s transformative and ever-evolving nature.
By bridging two institutions and engaging the public, ”Dazwisch‘n“offers a versatile space for a multitude of activities, from exhibitions and panel talks to art markets and parties. This dynamic environment nurtures creativity and connection on multiple levels, serving as a constantly evolving platform where institutions and people come together in a shared space of cultural engagement.
Student Names: Beyza Köroglu, Max Groos, Sidika Cupuroglu
SS24 Studio Project: ArtFlow Bridge
The project reimagines the Wienkanal, transforming it from an underground channel into a vibrant urban feature that merges ecological sustainability with dynamic architectural experiences. Situated between MAK and Angewandte, the project reconnects the historic Wienfluss with the city, offering a blend of water elements such as ponds, waterfalls, and streams. Water is the central design element, providing additional navigation and sensory engagement surfaces. The design includes cascading waterfalls, smaller streams, and reflective pools, creating a soothing environment while facilitating natural water cycling. These features help mitigate the urban heat island effect, enhance biodiversity, and foster cultural and historical connections within Vienna’s urban fabric. Visitors enter through a main entrance highlighted by powerful water features and a guiding colonnade, leading to various functional and exhibition spaces. Gardens and playgrounds incorporate interactive water elements, offering unique experiences across different levels. The project also emphasizes sustainable practices with hydroponic greenery and natural filtration systems. In conclusion, this project showcases water as a versatile design element, enriching the urban landscape and promoting ecological resilience. By integrating the Wienkanal into the cityscape, we aim to create a harmonious balance between urban development and environmental stewardship.
Student: Anastasiia Shevchenko
SS24 Studio Project: Angewandte ANNEX
The Angewandte ANNEX, an extension of the University of Applied Arts, is located in the heart of Vienna, between the university and the MAK (Museum of Applied Arts). It comprises studios, media rooms, lecture halls, lounge areas, ateliers, and exhibition spaces, linking Fritz-Wotruba and Ringstrasse while creating courtyards for both institutions. Academic functions are positioned closer to the university, while social spaces are nearer to MAK. The circulation areas also serve as exhibition spaces, weaving through various functional zones to create a fluid, interconnected environment. Physical connections to both the university and MAK enhance accessibility. The ANNEX features a minimal ground footprint that expands vertically, maximising courtyard use and creating inviting spaces below. Its distinctive geometry, with subtractive voids and orthogonal procedures, results in a dynamic topological surface with functional elements that enhance the internal atmosphere. This project integrates functional utility with architectural expression to enrich Vienna’s cultural and educational landscape.
Student: Akash Deep Ravichandran, Merve Ozcan, Kimberly Leon
SS24 Diploma
Atelier of Uncertain Tomorrows, Natalia Laskovaya
Atelier of Uncertain Tomorrows explores potentials of a cultural and architectural transformation of the department store typology. By reimagining obsolete buildings as vibrant spaces for production and exhibition of arts and crafts, it is bringing new civic experience to the city. From core-centered linear grid organization of traditional department stores it makes a shift towards complex and multi-level spatial scenarios, broadening the program from simple display-and-sell to produce - learn - expose - communicate - and - perform.
Ultimately the project is an adaptive reuse of Galeria Kaufhof, one of the stores within the largest retail chain in Germany. The relevance of the topic is based on the growing concern regarding the future of department stores and their economic downturn, leading to reduced consumer engagement and lower earnings. The project suggests transformation of this typology to the dynamic hub for creators, artists, and craftsmen with spaces for production and exhibition. This multifunctional center fosters creativity by offering galleries, shops, studios, and workshops under one roof. Rooted in sustainable design, it prioritizes environmentally conscious architectural design decisions to revitalize urban areas. The ambition is to form the future where art, craftsmanship, and sustainability converge for new community spaces.
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