Geissler, Wolfurt
Geissler, Wolfurt

Project Information

98_42

Builder-Owner
Walter Geissler

Location
Wolfurt

Completition
1999

Project facts
n.b.ar. 173 m², GFA 615 m²,
GBV 1.562 m³

Rights
Text Hermann Kaufmann + Partner ZT GmbH, Englisch: Bronwen Rolls
Photo Ignacio Martinez

Project Stakeholders
  • Structural Engineering
    DI Markus Flatz, Bregenz


Geissler, Wolfurt

Modern timber design in dialogue with the surroundings and its heritage.

The building is part of the striking village street ensemble that runs along Hofsteigstrasse in Wolfurt, one of the few still preserved today. It was a simple renovation that was requested, but this was not possible due to the poor building fabric. The alternative was to reformulation of the front of the building on the same footprint.

A timber construction with solid wood ceilings and a contemporary facade, an open floor concept that honestly reflects the modern requirements of today, while remaining in dialogue with the heritage and the surroundings.


Public

    Awards
  • Holzbaupreis Vorarlberg
    2001 (Auszeichnung)