When we think of Austria, most people will conjure images of charming Alpine villages with timber-framed houses and old churches, nestling against a mountain backdrop. There are, of course, many of those – but what is not so well known is that Austria boasts some of the most striking contemporary architecture in Europe. 

These buildings are not created just for the sake of pushing boundaries. Their designers have taken careful note of the country’s architectural heritage and, not least, its beautiful landscapes.Seeing old and new buildings existing side by side in harmony has become part of Austria’s distinctive identity.Thought-provoking buildings are found not just in cities but in wine-growing regions and even on top of mountains. Often, the constructions exhibit cutting-edge ecological and sustainability credentials......Continue Reading

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