Hochhaus Herrengasse, Condominium in Innere Stadt, Vienna, Austria
Hochhaus Herrengasse is a residential and commercial building in Vienna's Innere Stadt, rising with a stepped facade that begins at the twelfth floor. Two interior courtyards run through the structure, and the ground floor holds retail spaces alongside a coffee bar.
The building went up between 1931 and 1932, making it Vienna's second high-rise at the time. It was built on the site of Palais Liechtenstein, which had been demolished in 1913.
The building drew actors from the nearby Burgtheater, who lived here for many decades. This connection to the stage gave the residence a particular reputation among locals in the neighborhood.
The main entrance on Herrengasse is the best reference point when approaching the building for the first time. The ground floor with its shops and coffee bar is open to the public, while the residential floors above are private.
The foundations are made of reinforced concrete blocks, while the walls are built from hollow bricks filled with cork. This combination was an unusual way to manage both noise and temperature when the building was new.
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