General Refurbishment of TU Wien, Karlsplatz

Project objectives

The historic main building of TU Wien on Karlsplatz, built in 1815 and listed as a heritage site, is undergoing a safety-focused refurbishment, along with additional measures and tenant investments. The work is being carried out under confined inner-city conditions while teaching and research operations continue. With around 27,000 students, TU Wien is Austria’s largest scientific and technical university.

Project description

The three, staggered phases of the refurbishment of the main building involved the introduction of state-of-the-art fire protection technology, including the realisation of fire compartments, fully-protected fire alarm systems, dry-risers and hydrants; escape route and safety lighting; the creation of extensive disabled access; the construction of an escape staircase with evacuation lift; an additional building with lift plant; modifications in functional areas and earthquake protection measures.

Project data

• Start of building work: End of 2013; Completion: August 2024
• Gross floor area of all phases: 42,913 m²

Project specifics

The main TU building was constructed in 1815 and is a listed monument.
The building work is being carried out on a tight, inner-city site and during ongoing research and teaching operations.

Services

• Project control of the phases: design, project preparation, execution and completion
• Established a platform, consolidating communication, documentation and approvals during the project process