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Hans Hollein Alterman

Hans Hollein established his solo architecture studio in Vienna in 1964. Over his career, he completed numerous projects across Europe and beyond in varied styles. Some of his most notable projects include the Municipal Museum Abteiberg in Germany from 1972-1982, the Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt, Germany from 1991, and the Haas Haus commercial complex in Vienna, Austria from 1985-1990. Hollein is known for avoiding narrow positions and encouraging exploration beyond just architecture. He received several prestigious awards for his work before joining a partnership with another firm in 2010.

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Hans Hollein Alterman

Hans Hollein established his solo architecture studio in Vienna in 1964. Over his career, he completed numerous projects across Europe and beyond in varied styles. Some of his most notable projects include the Municipal Museum Abteiberg in Germany from 1972-1982, the Museum of Modern Art in Frankfurt, Germany from 1991, and the Haas Haus commercial complex in Vienna, Austria from 1985-1990. Hollein is known for avoiding narrow positions and encouraging exploration beyond just architecture. He received several prestigious awards for his work before joining a partnership with another firm in 2010.

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ALTELIER HANS HOLLEIN

PRINCIPAL ARCHITECT(S): HOLLEIN, HANS

LOCATION: VIENNA, AUSTRIA

FIRM OPENED: 1964

EMPLOYEES: 1

FIRM PHILOSOPHY
Known as a universal artist, Hollein’s design philosophies are derived from the idea that one must avoid
narrow and easily defendable positions to achieve original and quality design. Hollein says that evolution
of early design ideas should be re-examined and realized in future work. He believes that design is not a
profession to be pigeon-holed, and encourages exploration of the aforementioned design elements in
other ways than just architecture.

HISTORY
Hans Hollein studied architecture and urban planning at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in
Chicago until 1959. In 1960 he finished his studies at the University of California in Berkeley as Master of
Architecture. He established his own solo architectural studio in Vienna in 1964. He has since realized
works in Austria, France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain, Russia, USA, Peru, and Japan. Hollein used to
employ interns to help around the office. However, in 2010 he joined a partnership with ZT-GmbH,
another architectural firm, leaving his solo studio to focus on his art and furniture design. His most notable
awards include the following: the Pritzker Architecture Prize, 1985; the Reynolds Memorial Award, 1966
and 1984; the Prize of the City of Vienna for Architecture, 1974; the Grand Austrian State Awards, 1983;
the Austrian Ehrenzeichen für Wissenschaft und Kunst, 1990; the Goldenes Ehrenzeichen für Verdienste
um das Land Wien, 1994; the Grosse Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik
Deutschland, 1997; and the Arnold W. Brunner Memorial Prize of Architecture in New York, 2004.

PROJECT TYPE
Hans Hollein has worked mostly on museums/cultural buildings, public buildings, office/commercial
buildings, and shops. He has also competed in many competitions, designs furniture and other objects,
creates art, and has completed numerous writings.

COMPLETED PROJECTS
Municipal Museum Abteiberg (1972–82) in Mönchengladbach, Germany
Museum of Modern Art (1991) in Frankfurt am Main, Germany
Haas Haus commercial complex (1985–90) in Vienna, Austria
Interbank headquarters (1996–2001) in Lima, Peru
Saturn Tower (2002–04) in Vienna, Austria

REFERENCES
HANS HOLLEIN. N.d. Web. 26 Nov. 2012. <http://www.hollein.com/eng>.
"Hans Hollein Architect." e-architect. n.d. Web. 26 Nov. 2012. <http://www.e-
architect.co.uk/architects/hans_hollein.htm>.
"Hans Hollein Firm Bio." Archinect. n.d. Web. 26 Nov. 2012.
<http://archinect.com/firms/cover/11247/hans-hollein>.
Weibel, Peter. Hans Hollein. Trans. Karin Buol-Wischenau. Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2012. Print.

Heather Shade UIN: 661794759 ARCH 101 ITA FALL 2012


Cody Alterman UIN: 660211865
HAAS-HAUS
LOCATION: VIENNA, AUSTRIA

COMPLETION : 1990

BUILDING TYPE: COMMERCIAL

BUILDING TYPE + PROGRAM


The building is located in downtown Vienna, more locally known as the Stephansplatz. It lies diagonally
opposite of the St. Stephan’s Cathedral, which remains a constant reflection in the mirrored frontal façade
of the Haas-Haus. The design was conceived as a luxury commercial building that contains a five-storey
interior atrium with high-quality luxury stores, three floors of offices, a rooftop restaurant and another
restaurant in the sala terrena, which is a grand room connecting to the buildings gardens. It cantilevers
partly over the subway which by design, seperates two parts of the urban space. The intricate details of a
consciously complex building are reflected in the curved stone skin, structural glazing facades and metal
claddings which all compile together to form a unique mixture of history and architectural fashion.

BUILDING DESIGN INTENTIONS


The intended design of the building was to bring together a mixture of post-modern luxury and historical
Vienna architecture that would coexist and complement one another. There was a great deal of
controversy during the planning of this project, the general public had concerns that the modern style of
architecture would take away from the heart and soul of Stephansplatz but, the architects pulled a design
together that captured the clients visions and preserved the pride of the public.

BUILDING PLANS, SECTIONS, ADDITIONAL IMAGES

REFERENCES
“Haas Building.” Glass Steel and Stone. n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.glasssteelandstone.com//BuildingDetail.php/3006.php?ID=3006>
“Haas Haus.” Hans Hollein. n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2012.
<http://hollein.com/eng/Architecture/Chronology/1990-1999/Haas-Haus>
“Haas-Haus.” Great Buildings Collection. n.d. Web. 20 Nov. 2012.
<http://www.greatbuildings.com/buildings/Haas_Haus.html>
Weibel, Peter. Hans Hollein. Trans. Karin Buol-Wischenau. Ostfildern: Hatje Cantz Verlag, 2012. Print.

Heather Shade UIN: 661794759 ARCH 101 ITA FALL 2012


Cody Alterman UIN: 660211865

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