The Volkshochschule Ottakring

Project objectives

The main aim of the general refurbishment was to make the building barrier-free and to improve the structural fire protection while preserving the urgently needed floor space.

Project description

The Ottakring ‘Volkshochschule’, designed by Franz Ritter von Neumann and built in 1904/05, is a heritage-listed building with an impressive Wilhelminian-style façade that has already been renovated. The extensive refurbishment and conversion were completed in June 2024. Originally, the building had a large hall for 400 people, smaller halls, a library, the ‘Volkslesehalle’, teaching facilities and a canteen. The prestigious architecture with a central staircase was carefully renovated and adapted to modern educational requirements. Bright, spacious rooms with contemporary technology create an inspiring learning environment learning environment that combines tradition and the modern.

Project data

The net floor area is approximately 3,800 m².

Services

• General consultant
• Parts of the project planning
• Structural design, Building physics, Tech. building equipment planning
• Services aligned with Construction Coordination Act 1999 (BauKG)
• Test engineer activity according to building regulations for Vienna
• Management tasks incl. tendering and cost management