
Postsparkasse Vienna
© Architekturzentrum Wien, Collection, photograph: Margherita Spiluttini
The start of the 20th century was a time of upheaval and renewal in Vienna. Personalities like Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos left their stamp on this era at the transition from historicism to modernism. This tour brings you from the „Secession“ to the “Looshaus” and on to the „Postsparkasse“, introducing you to outstanding architectural gems from this unique age.
Meeting point: Otto Wagner Pavilion, Otto Wagner 1898 / in front of the café
- Secession, Olbrich 1897; renovated: A. Krischanitz, O. Kapfinger 1986
- American Bar, Adolf Loos 1908
- Knize Tailoring Salon, Adolf Loos 1910
- Haus am Michaelerplatz, Adolf Loos 1911
- travel on U3 to Stubentor
End: Austrian Postal Savings Bank Otto Wagner, 1906
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