Julius-Tandler-Familienzentrum, Office building in Alsergrund, Vienna, Austria.
The Julius-Tandler-Familienzentrum is an office building in Alsergrund that blends Heimatstil and late Secessionist architectural styles. Its facade features decorative sculptures of children and wall fountains that mark its design character.
Built in 1925 as a municipal reception center for children, the building served until 1985 as a temporary shelter for infants and youth. Designed by Adolf Stöckl, it was later converted to house family counseling services.
Named after physician and politician Julius Tandler, the center reflects Vienna's commitment to social welfare through its evolution from childcare to family services. The building's purpose demonstrates how the city adapted its support systems over generations.
Today the building houses the Department for Adoptive and Foster Children and family counseling services, functioning as an active office. Access may be limited since it operates as a working government facility rather than a public venue.
Between 1925 and 1985, roughly 63,000 infants, children, and adolescents were cared for within this building before its purpose shifted. The decorative relief sculptures of children on the facade serve as an artistic reminder of that earlier mission.
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