In Vienna, IKEA Rethinks Big Box Store Architecture

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The new IKEA city store in central Vienna is querkraft’s response to the clients’ objective of making the retail building a “good neighbor”. The result is a building that undeniably presents an added value to its surroundings; with a roof terrace that is open to the public, a wealth of greenery on all façades, a café and an outdoor space with a friendly design, the IKEA store is bound to make new friends on the block.

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