Construction, Material, Details

anodized aluminium mesh

1 ø 101.6/4 mm Steel CHS facede frame, lacquered

2 glass-fibre fabric, silicone coated

3 80/80/4mm steel SHS cross-bracing

4 aluminium-sheet facing, clipped to 5

5 adapter: extruded aluminium section

6 polyester and glas-fibre sarking felt, polyacrilate coated, greyish blue 20 mm oriented strand board 265 mm cellulose thermal insulation vapour barrier; 20 mm oriented strand board 40 mm cellulose thermal insulation 60/40 mm timber batten supporting structure 10 mm gypsum board, sound absorptive

7 solar roller blind, glas-fibre fabric, Silicone coated, white

8 2.5 mm rubber flooring raised floor: 33-40 mm anhydrite screed (calcium sulphate), trowelled seperating layer

9 5mm coating, mineral-based 45 mm bonded screed

Julius Simeon Heffner

Location: Vienna

Floor Area: Laboratories Office

Exhibition Auditorium Restaurant Conference Room Workshop Rooms

Specific Characteristics:

A compact monolithic structure comprising offices, laboratories and public areas.

The main idea is to connect the three main functions: office, public outreach and laboratories. Each main function is located in its own building section. Additional functions, such as communication zones, conference rooms, workshop rooms and relaxation areas are located between these sections.

One focus of the design has been facilitating the interaction between different functions and the communication between the various user groups of the complex. The design of the building enables meetings between areas, which is ment to support the creativity and the workflow.

The three interconnected sections are lifted from the ground. The space below serves as a public space including the entrance of the building.

The final geometry is modified according to spatial requirements. The building‘s surface resembles a monolithic sculpture, a stone falling apart and drifting in pieces over time - like a rock on Mars.