Herzog & de Meuron Basel Ltd.
Rheinschanze 6
4056 Basel, Switzerland
Email: info@herzogdemeuron.com
Phone: +41 61 385 5757
Project Update
15 July 2024
BREGENZ, AUSTRIA â We are pleased to announce that our project on Kornmarktplatz recently opened. The townhouse, located in the heart of Bregenz, consists of a small hotel âkleiner Löweâ, a room for cultural events, and a private apartment.
The five-story building is situated in the social and cultural center of Bregenz. It is in close proximity to key institutions including the Kunsthaus Bregenz, the Vorarlberg Museum and Landestheater, as well as shops, cafés, and restaurants.
The design of the building considers the contrasting characteristics of its front and back: the north-facing end towards the square has a public presence, while the south end towards the inner courtyard is more private. The firewalls and the vaulted roof are uniformly clad in a white metal skin, color-coordinated with the existing light blue façade with white ornamentation. Generous glazing provides a view of the Lake Constance and over the roofs to the ridge of the PfÀnder mountain, with living spaces and hotel rooms oriented towards the narrow sides of the building accordingly.
Originally constructed in the 17th century, the existing building has undergone numerous transformations, serving various functions over the centuries. The buildingâs current neo-baroque appearance dates back to its use as a bank at the beginning of the 20th century.The new building preserves the original historic façade so that the building fits seamlessly into the existing context of the city.
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Stadthotel kleiner Löwe