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ÖWG/ÖWGes Headquarters
ÖWG/ÖWGes Headquarters
Moserhof Alley, Graz, Austria
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ÖWG/ÖWGes Headquarters
Moserhof Alley, Graz, Austria
Type
YEAR
2010
SIZE
500,000 sqft - 1,000,000 sqft
For every
business, the new build of a company headquarter is a forward striving action,
and thus, also the new ÖWG/ÖWGes office building, became an architectonic
contribution to the urban room of Graz. In essence, it’s about expressing
presence and future-orientated ambition both externally and among the employed
staff, the building should communicate that new approaches are being made.
As stated in the
project brief, two separate structural units were accomplished and connected
through a transparent link. The main building, functioning as customer centre, is
located towards Moserhofgasse, whereas the office building is situated in the
quiet, green garden area.
Customer centre:
The customer
centre, which is adjoining Moserhofgasse, states an architectonic
representation of the company establishment.
Naturally, the
areas in which customer contact is pursued are of great importance to existing
and potential clients. In conjunction with the multifunction room, located on
the lower floor, an information- and exhibition space was created which could
potentially also be utilised externally, -for instance be rented out.
The multifunction
room is located in the lower floor as opposed to the top floor. The advantage
of this solution is based on the fact that the entrance area is a three storey
high space, visible from Moserhofgasse. The multifunction room is connected to
this generous space as well as an outdoor light well courtyard, and is consequently
naturally lit and ventilated by the open space. This way the customer centre
becomes an interesting, clearly arranged, central area in terms of space.
This generous
three storey high open hall represents quality-orientated competence, and acts
as a gesture of welcoming for everyone; -clients, staff and passers-by.
Office building:
The office
building meets and represents the present contemporary office standards while
simultaneously establishing a working environment which supports and facilitates
the achievements of tasks and goals.
The main entrance
is centrally located in the middle of the office building. All office spaces
are flexible and can be adjusted to suit the requirements of the user. These
are requests which are necessary for contemporary office spaces and that have
already been realised with great success in previous reference projects.
In the area of the
stairwell and lift, meeting points have been implemented. These are not only
essential for the communication between employees, but also contribute to
broadening of the corridor, enabling views to the outside. Furthermore, this
area has been equipped with a minor coffee kitchen and supply units.
Above the two
storey office building a roof terrace is located, which is available to all
employees.
Basement and underground parking:
As planned, a two
storey under ground parking was built, which is accessed from the west. The access
is enclosed to eliminate disturbance of neighbours, and the access ramp itself is
structurally interlocked with the neighbouring building.
Technical-
storage- and archive facilities are located in the first basement floor, in connection
to the circulation space.
Landscape planning:
The landscape has
to the greatest extent been left remaining, and particularly on the west side
where it expresses a statement of a consistent “green theme”. The landscape on
the east side has been treated in a way that allows parking spaces, delivery
area and fire brigade access to be arranged effortlessly.
The headquarters
of ÖWGes housing association has integrated with the existing settlement
structure of Moserhofgasse, while still expressing independence, and through
clear structure, transparency and quality it conveys the competence of the
organisation to its clients and business partners.
business, the new build of a company headquarter is a forward striving action,
and thus, also the new ÖWG/ÖWGes office building, became an architectonic
contribution to the urban room of Graz. In essence, it’s about expressing
presence and future-orientated ambition both externally and among the employed
staff, the building should communicate that new approaches are being made.
As stated in the
project brief, two separate structural units were accomplished and connected
through a transparent link. The main building, functioning as customer centre, is
located towards Moserhofgasse, whereas the office building is situated in the
quiet, green garden area.
Customer centre:
The customer
centre, which is adjoining Moserhofgasse, states an architectonic
representation of the company establishment.
Naturally, the
areas in which customer contact is pursued are of great importance to existing
and potential clients. In conjunction with the multifunction room, located on
the lower floor, an information- and exhibition space was created which could
potentially also be utilised externally, -for instance be rented out.
The multifunction
room is located in the lower floor as opposed to the top floor. The advantage
of this solution is based on the fact that the entrance area is a three storey
high space, visible from Moserhofgasse. The multifunction room is connected to
this generous space as well as an outdoor light well courtyard, and is consequently
naturally lit and ventilated by the open space. This way the customer centre
becomes an interesting, clearly arranged, central area in terms of space.
This generous
three storey high open hall represents quality-orientated competence, and acts
as a gesture of welcoming for everyone; -clients, staff and passers-by.
Office building:
The office
building meets and represents the present contemporary office standards while
simultaneously establishing a working environment which supports and facilitates
the achievements of tasks and goals.
The main entrance
is centrally located in the middle of the office building. All office spaces
are flexible and can be adjusted to suit the requirements of the user. These
are requests which are necessary for contemporary office spaces and that have
already been realised with great success in previous reference projects.
In the area of the
stairwell and lift, meeting points have been implemented. These are not only
essential for the communication between employees, but also contribute to
broadening of the corridor, enabling views to the outside. Furthermore, this
area has been equipped with a minor coffee kitchen and supply units.
Above the two
storey office building a roof terrace is located, which is available to all
employees.
Basement and underground parking:
As planned, a two
storey under ground parking was built, which is accessed from the west. The access
is enclosed to eliminate disturbance of neighbours, and the access ramp itself is
structurally interlocked with the neighbouring building.
Technical-
storage- and archive facilities are located in the first basement floor, in connection
to the circulation space.
Landscape planning:
The landscape has
to the greatest extent been left remaining, and particularly on the west side
where it expresses a statement of a consistent “green theme”. The landscape on
the east side has been treated in a way that allows parking spaces, delivery
area and fire brigade access to be arranged effortlessly.
The headquarters
of ÖWGes housing association has integrated with the existing settlement
structure of Moserhofgasse, while still expressing independence, and through
clear structure, transparency and quality it conveys the competence of the
organisation to its clients and business partners.
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