synn architekten: office conversion for luxbau company

‘office conversion for luxbau company’ by synn architekten located in hainfeld, austria image © hertha hurnaus

austrian firm synn architekten has completed ‘office conversion for luxbau company’ located in hainfeld, austria. a tapering streamlined hallway provides a vibrant link and spatial convenience to the previously empty gap. employees were typically required to walk outdoors for an uncomfortable distance when daily communication was needed. instead of entirely new construction, the chosen sustainable solution supports the companies established philosophy for problem solving. solely adding a connecting corridor with supplementary renovations to a villa and existing office building allows the two main volumes remain in their original state.

entrance facade image © hertha hurnaus

the concrete form encompasses visitors on three sides and the fourth is bounded by a transparent facade to provide outward views of the energetic urban landscape. insulating glass allows the space to be unconditioned, serving as a foyer. a main entrance is flanked by a ramp leading to the villa and stairs leading to the office area. a parallel exterior courtyard with a pond and native vegetation is centrally located for all employees to enjoy. new public spaces within existing spaces include a kitchen and conference room to encourage constant exchange between departments.

courtyard image © hertha hurnaus

corridor connecting old and new buildings image © hertha hurnaus

stairs image © hertha hurnaus

floor plan / level 0 image courtesy of synn architekten

section image courtesy of synn architekten

section image courtesy of synn architekten

elevation image courtesy of synn architekten

elevation image courtesy of synn architekten

project info:

start of planning: 2007 completion: 2011 floor area: 542 m² (without parking) company: luxbau architect: synn architekten landscape architect: Schumacher Schindl Landschaftsplaner