A deconstructivist lighting strike on the roof of Vienna—the building that changed everything in 1988.
The rooftop remodeling Falkestrasse located in Vienna, Austria, is a Coop Himmelb(l)au architectural project. Architizer, About Coop Himmelblau, March 2012 The remodelling is an edition to a pre-existing traditional Viennese building. The law firm clients, Schuppich, Sporn, Winischhofer required more space in which Coop Himmelblau went up and out. The remodelling design commenced in 1983, with the final construction concluding in late 1988.
Featured in Coop Himmelb(l)au's definitive monograph, Coop Himmelblau: Complete Works.
Visitor Guide
It is located atop a private law office, so you can't go inside, but the best view is from the opposite sidewalk on Falkestrasse.
From the street level looking directly up; the sharp angles contrast perfectly with the 19th-century facade below.
Private office space. No interior access. The exterior is viewable from the street for free.
This was the first time Wolf Prix used a 'space arm' to digitize a 3D physical model into a digital environment for construction.
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Design & Structure
Created through 'automatic drawing' and physical models that were later digitized using pioneering CA technology.
Steel frame; glass panels; aluminum cladding.
The structure is a complex steel skeleton that is pinned to the existing masonry building, acting as an independent 'parasitic' entity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who designed Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse?+
Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse was designed by Coop Himmelb(l)au. It is located in Vienna, Austria.
Where is Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse located?+
Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse is located in Vienna, Austria. Its coordinates are 48.2083°, 16.3807°.
Can I visit Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse?+
Rooftop Remodeling Falkestrasse is a real building in Vienna that can be viewed from the outside. Check local information for interior access and visiting hours. Use the Parametric Atlas walking tour feature to plan a route that includes this building.