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Knapp dreißig Jahre nach der Verbannung des Autoverkehrs vom Dornbirner Marktplatz wurde mit der Schulgasse auch der westliche Teil der Innenstadt verkehrsbefreit, mit dem umgestalteten Kirchpark als attraktiver Verknüpfung zur Marktstraße und zum Platz.

Eine "Brücke als Platz": Sie ist um einige Meter breiter als lang. Niveauunterschiede zwischen Fahrbahn, Mittelstreifen, Fußgängerbereich wurden minimiert. Hölzerne Lehnen entlang der Brüstung dienen als Wartebänke. In der Mitte des Baukörpers eine Skulptur von Hubert Lampert.

Die Schule aus den 1960er Jahren wurde modernisiert. Der Bestandskomplex aus den 1960ern wurde mit Ausnahme der Turnhalle abgerissen und durch eine offen strukturierte "Clusterschule" ersetzt, die modernen baulichen, ökologischen und pädagogischen Standards gerecht wird.

Der Ausbau reagiert in einer angemessenen Rustikalität und Pragmatik auf die konkrete Bauaufgabe Landwirtschaft und zeigt, in welcher Weise Landwirtschaftsbauten für den Holzbau gewonnen werden können.

The new effects created by a combination of glass and light make the cultural treasures of the inventory shine. The sanctuary is liturgically used in many ways after the dismantling of the stairs.

Der LifeCycle Tower ONE (LCT ONE) ist das erste achtgeschoßige Holzgebäude in Österreich. Der Realisierung des Prototyps ging ein Forschungsprojekt zur Holz-Systembauweise voran. Mit der Überprüfung des Bausystems auf Umsetzbarkeit soll es internationale Marktreife erlangen.

The Marenda in the center of Dornbirn mediates between the coffee house culture, a restaurant and a traditional baker's shop with its transparent manufacturing process.

The traditional Gasthof Alpenrose is located directly at the village square of Ebnit and has always been a popular place to stop by for people hiking in the vicinity of Dornbirn. Now it shines with a new gleam.

A group of different types of training and care facilities are part of a large school district in the centre of Dornbirn. The small gym, which was built during the late 19th Century, and the new Special Education Centre complement each other. The latter and the adjacent elementary school encompass a courtyard which connects to the middle school at the west side. Fair-faced concrete characterizes the exterior, whereas birch plywood dominates the interior. Colored surfaces and beautiful lighting are further distinctive features.

The Raiffeisen Bank headquarters underwent thermal renovation and were extended and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. A permeable cladding superimposes the existing facade band. Vertical shutters of naturally anodized aluminum create the rhythm of the building.

The condominium copies the old town hall, which was pulled down, in volume and form. Additional space requirements are covered by two restrained structures facing the Marktstrasse which are adapted to the dimensions of this inner city location.

A modern building concept for architecture, art, gastronomy and a bookshop as well as unobtrusively attached apartments preserve the memory of the "Alte Naturschau” even after the renovation.

A new inner-city district was created with the redesign of the centre of Dornbirn around the City Hall and the residential and office buildings of the former Ulm-area. This high-density district responds with individual cubes to the villas of the neighborhood, the cemetery and the Mohren-Brewery. The high-rise will be rebuilt and extended by seven condominiums.

Veranstaltungssaal und Kindergarten in Dornbirn

Durch Erweiterungen der Wifi-Bestandsgebäude wurde eine neue städtische Struktur zwischen Bahnhof und Zentrum geschaffen. Das Grundstück wird durch zwei geknickte, sichelförmige Baukörper als Quartier definiert.

In the center of Dornbirn the old Ölz manufactury has been transformed into a low-energy residential building. Some rooms of the 14 loft apartments that revitalize the existing structure are as high as 3.5 meters.

Two units for assisted living communities are arranged in a clear form on two storeys with a special color scheme, providing a high quality of living and integrating well into the residential area. The terrace of the wooden construction opens up into the garden and the glazing from the top to the floor allows an unobstructed view even in a lying position.

A locksmith’s shop attracts attention with a new idea. The garage doors in the showroom can be set into operation from the outside around the clock. During the night it is the illuminated highlight on the road from Lustenau to Dornbirn.

The outdated council house has been upgraded with the help of glass, aluminium and a friendly color concept. Clearances, staircases and outdoor units have been redesigned. The houses comply with passive energy standards because the winter gardens serve as thermal buffers.

A far-traveled prototype for prefabricated housing has developed into a place for the promotion of architecture. It was disassembled in a vacant lot next to MoMA in Manhattan within one day and later erected in the "inatura” park after shipping overseas.conne

In the center of Dornbirn the glass facade of the extension suggests something special behind. A spacious atrium opens up to twenty-one apartments as a semi-public zone.

The shopping paradise for handymen is perfectly located. The imposing size is perceived on the conveyor belt at the glass facade; the structure of the shelf canyons can still be recognized in the bright halls despite of the storage utilization.

The main premises of the textile company F.M. Hämmerle shine with a new gleam. Two-storey apartments, lofts, practices, offices and commercial establishments have revitalized this central area. The careful renovation of the neoclassical building was complemented by the addition of new parts in copper skin.

Die aus Beton gegossene Form ist ironisches Zitat eines Hauses, die rauen Felsen der Rappenlochschlucht standen hier Pate. Innen präsentiert sich der Kiosk von seiner sanften Seite, die Stube aus hellbraunen Schalungsplatten vermittelt Schutz und Geborgenheit...

The popular public bath from the 60's has been renovated and extended by a wellness area. The impression of concurrently swimming in the park and in the city is conveyed by the spatial design and the deliberate choice of material.

The three-storey condominium is designed for lofts which facilitates a densification between the industrial district and the residential area with detached single-family houses.

The new administration wing is impressively supported by eight meter high steel columns. Have a look inside as well and enjoy the stylish cafe and comfortable waiting areas. Ongoing modifications have changed the units which are now characterized by distinct colored accents.

Detailgenau und geplant, bis zur Terrassenbepflanzung

An urban atmosphere can be enjoyed in the bar, in the lounge or in the restaurant at the business centre "Element” which has the largest conservatory of Vorarlberg.

The striking exposed masonry made of rough brick gives the condominium in Oberndorf a Dutch atmosphere. The ceiling-high wooden windows, the loggias, the balconies and the terraces ensure a smooth transition to the outer area.

The former machine factory has turned into an interactive exhibition of nature. The museum is situated within the idyllic city park that has been designed by landscape architects. A visit of the current exhibition of kunstraum Dornbirn located in the opposite factory hall is recommended.

The addition of storeys and the extension made of wooden elements are integrated into the complex school building without any visible break. This extensive education center not only provides adequate room for about 1,000 pupils with the new large development area.

A maximum of quality of living can be enjoyed in the terraced house that was realized with a small budget and is made of one hundred percent wood. The compactness of the building, the wood element construction and orientation to the southeast prove its passive house qualities.

Classy dwelling combined with the quality of living of single-family homes is possible in apartment buildings as well. The housing units are grouped around a glazed, light-flooded atrium. The spatial planning allows that apartments can also be combined.

The two-story house in the Rheintalhaus in Mühlebach, a very old part of Dornbirn, has been "excellently" renovated. The old part of the building had to remain in use as a guest house; in the new building you can visit the architect of this project.

The two dark buildings mediate between urban shapes and individual single family-houses in the city center. The apartments are arranged around the central staircase like a pinwheel. Thus, each apartment faces two cardinal directions.

The complex is an outstanding prototype for the development of a timber construction system which is suitable for multi-storey residential buildings. The construction is based on a modular system with prefabricated elements that are laid out in a grid.

Six houses are linked together on the western slope and form a differentiated entity caused by alterations in materialization and deep-cut terraces.

The hotel is a popular destination for architecture enthusiasts and hotel guests with high expectations of a special ambience in Dornbirn’s inner city. Visitors are taken by surprise in the lobby by a pink super size bucket that directs the focus on art and architecture.

The Firehouse Dornbirn is a clearly structured building; its typical parts are at right angles to each other and thus create a kind of courtyard made of steel, glass and aluminum in the predominant colors red and dark grey.