VIENNESE MODERNISM
Josef Hoffmann and the Viennese Modernism
A style that characterises Vienna today
VIENNESE MODERNISM
A style that characterises Vienna today
The Viennese Modernism contains the period approximately
between 1890 and 1918. This time was influenced especially
by artists & architects such as Gustav Klimt, Egon Schiele,
Koloman Moser or Otto Wagner.
Influenced by the Viennese Modernism and Josef Hoffmann,
you will find some of these structures and elements also in our apartments⯈
Kubus Armchair| Design: Josef Hoffmann
A classic example of Hoffmann's strict geometrical lines and the quadratic theme
Art Nouveau Pattern "Pappelrose"
A walk through the city is the best opportunity to visit some of the masterpieces of Viennese Modernism. Here are some of the famous landmarks and buildings ⯈
This significant apartment building was established by Otto Wagner. The front of the building is adorned by weather-resistant patterns. This building is especially famous for the typically plant ornaments.
"The Strudlhof Stairway" is located in the 9th district of Vienna and was constructed by the sculptor and painter Peter Strudel. The staircase was built of Mannersdorfer Kalkstein and is decorated by a splitted wall fountain. It counts as one of the most meaningful constructions of the Jugendstil.
This clock (built between 1911 – 1914) was created by the painter and sculptor Franz von Matsch and is a typical Art Nouveau design. The clock forms a bridge between the two parts of the Anker Insurance Company´s building. In the course of 12 hours, twelve historical figures, among them, Empress Maria Theresa move across the bridge.
The building of the Austrian Postsparkasse was designed by Otto Wagner and counts as a key factor of the European Modernism. The interior was inspired by the same design concept of Otto Wagner. Main banking hall and WAGNER:WERK Museum Postsparkasse
opening hours: Monday-Friday 10.00 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Inside the Pavillon you can find an exhibition of Otto Wagner. This historic work is placed above ground and consist of richly decorated patterns. Therefore, it counts as a perfect example of the Viennese Modernism.
For more than 100 years, the Vienna Secession has been an important center for art and architecture. Shows and exhibitions by contemporary artists have constantly contributed to the public discourse on art. The magnificent building, with it´s golden “cabbage dome” was supposed to complement the Ringstraßebuildings, but the Municipal Council only granted permission for the erection after the site was transferred to a plat on Friedrichstraße. The architect, Joseph Maria Olbrich, designed the building (1897/98), which now represents an icon of Viennese Jugendstil (Art Nouveau). The leafwork dome (2 golden cabbage) is the symbol of the Secession and visible from afar.
The Loos House
The house was built between the years of 1909 and 1911 by Adolf Loos and is located at the Michaelerplatz, next to the Hofburg. Once the building was finished, it got lots of negative criticism, because the people didn’t like the particular architectural style. According to the stories, Kaiser Franz Joseph refused to use the exit at Michaelerplatz. It still counts nowadays as one of the most popular buildings of the Viennese Modernism.
Following the traces of Wiener Werkstätte designs!
Many of the products designed by Wiener Werkstätte artists (among them, Josef Hoffmann) are still being produced.
Österreichische Werkstätten
Kärntner Straße 6 , 1010 Wien
www.oew.at