This extensive publication provides the first chronological presentation of 20th century Austrian architecture in English.
Austria's architecture in the 20th century is many-sided, from Otto Wagner to Hans Hollein and Adolf Krischanitz. Using over 100 carefully selected buildings the roots, traditions and conditions from which Austrian architecture has developed are made accessible.
A concise overview of building activities in the 20th century is conveyed, using over 900 documents, largely unpublished photographs and sketches, drawings and models. A particularly important feature of this chronological survey lies in highlighting Austria's contribution to contemporary architecture. Peculiarities are not to be justified but should show how regional trends with their original and creative individuality can offer wider possibilities to architecture across the borders.
Austria's architecture in the 20th century is many-sided, from Otto Wagner to Hans Hollein and Adolf Krischanitz. Using over 100 carefully selected buildings the roots, traditions and conditions from which Austrian architecture has developed are made accessible.
A concise overview of building activities in the 20th century is conveyed, using over 900 documents, largely unpublished photographs and sketches, drawings and models. A particularly important feature of this chronological survey lies in highlighting Austria's contribution to contemporary architecture. Peculiarities are not to be justified but should show how regional trends with their original and creative individuality can offer wider possibilities to architecture across the borders.