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A Stylish Contemporary Apartment in Vienna

By Magaly Grosso

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Apartment S is a home located in Vienna, Austria.

It was designed by the German firm IFUB*.

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“Habitation has always had a very special relevancy in Vienna. Well known for it’s cooperative dwellings, this project shows a very different side of living in Austria´s capital city. The house itself – an art déco mansion built in 1931 consist of three separate apartments.

The lowest raised ground floor apartment is owned by the clients since 2013. The flat was found in good but time-worn condition when the IFUB* got the commission for the conversion. Besides the details found in the flat itself, childhood memories and a strong personal connection of the client to the place and other conversions in the recent decades had to be considered in the design. Interventions were therefore done very cautiously and the floor plan was only minimally changed.

Especially exciting in the design process was to find a way to deal with the original details and furniture. Built-in and freestanding cabinets wanted to be integrated wherever possible and existing details were refurbished or newly interpreted where a preservation was not possible.

The preservation of the existing was in general an important part of the sustainable concept.

Windows and a big part of the flooring could be renovated instead of being removed. Only the building utilities had to be replaced completely to make place for newer and more effective technology.”

Photos by: Sorin Morar

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About Magaly Grosso

Magaly Grosso was born in Venezuela where she grew up and studied Advertising and Marketing. With time, she realized that what she truly wanted to dedicate herself to was Interior Design, which is why she decided to study it and devote herself to it. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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