Architekturzentrum Wien

The Architekturzentrum Wien is a center for architecture and building culture. It is an exhibition platform, knowledge and research center, and information source for everyone interested in architecture and the art of building.

Contact
Museumsplatz 1, 1070 Wien
Phone: +43/1/522 31 15
email: office@azw.at
http://www.azw.at

Opening hours & admission

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Events

15/03/2012 to 25/06/2012
Hands-On Urbanism 1850 - 2012
Following many years of international research, the curator Elke Krasny pres...

13/10/2005 to 31/12/2012
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A permanent showcase for the cultural identity of the nation: 150 years of i...

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Az W - Architekturzentrum Wien

The Architekturzentrum Wien is Austria's leading museum for architecture
and was opened in 1993. This makes it the "oldest" cultural institution to
have provided uninterrupted programs in the MuseumsQuartier. The Archi-
tekturzentrum Wien is a center for architecture and building culture. It is an exhibition platform, knowledge and research center, and information source
for everyone interested in architecture and the art of building.

The Architekturzentrum Wien's broadly diversified program has earned it a
solid reputation on a national and international level. In addition to its perma-
nent exhibition, a_show: Austrian Architecture in the 20th and 21st Century, it presents several changing exhibitions a year as well as a comprehensive selec-
tion of educational programs and other events introducing the most exciting aspects of modern architecture.

The emphasis is on architecture of the 20th and 21st centuries as well as the future. The Az W also offers a number of accompanying cultural services,
including a specialized reference library in the historic octagon room that is
open to the public free of charge, an online building database, and an ency-
clopedia of architects on the Az W website.

But the Az W is just as much a knowledge and research center. It houses a comprehensive collection relating to 20th-century architecture. The Az W
archive is a knowledge pool that is actively used by both architectural professionals and the interested public. It consists of the Achleitner Archive, historically relevant estates and gifts from architects, and a collection of
individual projects.

A series of excursions called "sundays" offers an opportunity to those in-
terested in architecture to explore the latest architectural developments in
and around Vienna. Destinations include everything from roof extensions and vineyard architecture to avant-garde renovations of historic sites and single
family dwellings.

The partner program of the Architekturzentrum Wien makes it easy and convenient to take advantage of the full range of offerings for various age
groups, including special partner events.

A special attraction is the Architekturzentrum Wien's Café-Restaurant CORBACI, designed by French architect duo Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal. The oriental ceiling tiles by Asiye Kolbai-Kafalier, a Turkish artist living in Vienna, create a perfect atmosphere for relaxing after an exhibition visit.