Institute of Science and Technology
Klosterneuburg, Austria
Visitor Center
Competition
June, 2018
Four intersecting curves divide the site into a patchwork of patterns. The curves act as incisions that push and peel a constructed topography resulting in a series of distinct yet interrelated areas. Built program splits the site diagonally between a sunken courtyard anchoring the western corner of the site and a lawn with a grouping of existing pines on the eastern edge. The building mass ramps downward to meet grade allowing for a large, inclined sun terrace. At the opposite end, the visitor center occupies the topographical apex, where a major crossing of vehicular and pedestrian traffic meets the site boundary. Once inside the visitor center, stairs lead to a lower floor housing a large exhibition space and seminar rooms. The exhibition space opens to the sunken courtyard, reserved for interactive exhibits and sculptures.
Location: Klosterneuburg, Austria
Principal use: Visitor Center
Site area: 2,750 m2
Building Area: 500 m2
Total floor area: 1,500 m2
Number of stories: 2
Design team: Chieh-shu Tzou, Gregorio S. Lubroth, Deniz Önengüt, Alina Razgoniaeva, Uwe Brunner