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Telegraf 7 Building in Vienna

Commercial Buildings Redevelopment in Austria – design by BEHF Architects

22 Dec 2017

Telegraf 7 Building

Design: BEHF Architects

Location: Lehargasse 7, 1060 Vienna, Austria

Telegraf 7 Building

BEHF Architects has received five prestigious architecture awards for the Telegraf 7 project, a former telephone exchange of the K. u. K. Post- und Telegrafendirektion (postal and telegraphic administration) in Vienna:

The “best architects 18 Award” in the category “Interior Design”, the Iconic Award 2017 in the “Architecture” category, the German Design Award 2018 in the “Architecture” category, and two additional awards in the categories “Architectural Design / Heritage Architecture” and “Restoration & Renovation”.

Not only had the integral design of the listed building, which BEHF created in cooperation with the client JP Immobilien, made an excellent impression on the jury—the jurors were also convinced by their outstanding architectural achievements.

„It was our aim to connect the two historical halls and to create offices with highly modern infrastructure in the middle of the existing historical environment. The awards confirm that we were more successful than expected,” says Daniel Jelitzka, founding partner and managing director at JP Immobilien a Viennese real estate group.

Armin Ebner of BEHF Architects describes the concept: „The room itself is already a great experience due to its impressive height, ceiling frescoes, and pilasters,” he says. “An additional highlight are two office areas that seem to be removed, appearing almost spherical. It is the contrast which makes the appearance and atmosphere so special.”

The architectural centre is an elaborate room-in-room construction with two minimalistic “boxes” that seem to be completely detached from the existing historical inventory: Opulent telegraph halls featuring stucco restored true to the original, and colourful wall paintings. As a result, the historical fabric remains unaffected and finally becomes visible after years of being hidden from the public. There are office spaces and conference rooms, as well as an area on the indoor roof which is intended for events.

The idea of connecting the building’s historical substance with modern components is already achieved in the entrance area of Telegraf 7, where minimalistic and historical elements are combined. While the original concrete steps were uncovered and refurbished, the architects chose a light-coloured terrazzo flooring harmonising perfectly with the richly ornamented wrought-iron banister with a wooden handrail. On the other hand, you reach the individual office units and lifts by going through doors featuring an extremely linear design combined with the brass coating’s warm surface.

About Telegraf 7—Office Building Vienna
Architect Eugen Fassbender designed the building in the 19th century as a telephone exchange for K. und K. Post- und Telegrafendirektion (postal and telegraphic administration). Back then, Fassbender established an exemplary connection between functionality and representative architecture in Lehárgasse No. 7. This historical heritage and the way the building is currently being used were therefore a crucial factor when choosing a new name: Telegraf 7—Office Building Vienna. Telegraf 7 is a classic revitalisation project, where a former telegraph office was converted into premium office real estate. The property now serves as company headquarters for JP Immobilien Group.

Telegraf 7 Building in Vienna – Building Information

Location: Lehargasse 7, 1060 Vienna, Austria
Client: JP Immobilien, Lehargasse 7, 1060 Vienna, Austria
Project end date: March 2017
Area: 6500 sqm, 12 office units
Office JP Immobilien: 1390 sqm
Event space on the gallery: 164 sqm

Architects: BEHF Architects
Design and concept: Armin Ebner
Project Manager: Ramin Maschayechi
Head of Design: Ingo Hartmann
Planning: Ellen Gehrke, Samuel Netocny

Collaborators
Lighting design: Desingbüro Christian Ploderer GmbH
Planning of Furnitures: PFAU Objekteinrichtung u. Innenraumgestaltung
Curtains: Kohlmaier GesmbH
Restorers: Team akademischer Restauratoren

Photography © Hertha Hurnaus

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Location: Lehargasse 7, 1060 Vienna, Austria

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