Weltstadthaus, Modern department store building in Kärntnerstraße, Vienna, Austria.
The Weltstadthaus is a modern department store building on Kärntnerstraße in Vienna housing Peek & Cloppenburg retail operations. It features multiple floors with glass facades and stone elements that create a contemporary shopping environment in the city center.
The building resulted from an international architectural competition in 2008 where British architect David Chipperfield's design was selected. His submission prevailed against entries from other renowned architects.
The building shows how modern retail can fit into Vienna's traditional shopping street, blending new architectural approaches with the surrounding commercial district. Visitors notice how contemporary design coexists with the area's established character.
The building sits directly on Kärntnerstraße with straightforward street access and good public transportation connections nearby. Visitors can easily explore multiple retail floors within the structure.
The building was designed after a competition that included entries from several internationally known architects such as Richard Meier and José Moneo. This selection process made it a notable example of how contemporary architecture was chosen in Vienna.
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