Collection

Terms of Use

Searching and Visiting – Using the Collection

Hall with many metal shelves containing many boxes, crates and signs

Az W Collection Depot & Research Center in Möllersdorf
© Photograph: Iris Ranzinger

We are delighted by the fact that our holdings are used intensively for academic research and are in demand for exhibitions throughout the world.

The Architekturzentrum Wien Collection is generally available to all researchers and interested parties. We gladly accept your inquiries (viewings, reproduction and usage requests, and loan requests) via the contact form. Information on reproduction, usage, and usage fees can be found in the downloads provided.

Access to Collection

Original materials can only be viewed by appointment at the Az W Research Center in Möllersdorf.
After we receive your request via the contact form, you will receive suggested dates for your viewing. Digital viewing is not yet possible.

Reproduction and usage requests

Some of the objects in the Az W Collection have been digitized.
We can arrange for scans or digital photographs to be made at the Az W at your expense. Digital images can only be provided upon prepayment.
Please note that the ordering process takes time. The lead time can be up to five weeks.
Additional usage fees apply for the publication of materials from the Az W Collection – see price list.

Loan requests

We are happy to make materials from the Az W Collection available for exhibition purposes under certain conditions. Loans are subject to further regulations and are governed by a separate loan agreement.
Please note that loan requests must be submitted at least four months before the start of the exhibition.
We require precise information about the borrower, the purpose of the loan, the loan period, and detailed information about the requested objects.

Materials ready for viewing