vienna haasbuilding

Posted by Hans (Heiligeneich, Austria) on 18 September 2008 in Architecture and Portfolio.

The Haas-house.
This building was controversial from its inception. It is in the heart of the city, in the shadow of some of Vienna's oldest and greatest architectural masterpieces. So the intrusion of a modern glass-and-concrete building met with resistance. But the architects did a great job of introducing a building that that coexists and complements the buildings around it. The facade is mostly glass, and reflects the mighty Stephansdom across the way. Instead of stark rows of stone, the lower floors are asymmetrical, and blocks of marble jut out from the building at odd angles. The result is a modern building housing offices, restaurants, and shops without ruining the old-world feel of Stephansplatz.

Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada

WOW it's splendid, the angle you chose is wonderful! Hi Hans, I'm back :)

18 Sep 2008 2:16pm

Mandy Provan from Johannesburg, South Africa

You have captured it's beauty perfectly Hans......What an impressive building. Great shot

19 Sep 2008 6:11am

Twelvebit from Victoria, United States

Interesting building.

21 Sep 2008 7:55pm

lucie from san francisco, United States

heimweh!!

23 Sep 2008 11:03pm

Olympus E-3
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