BWM Designers & Architects

In 1912, a residential and commercial building planned by architect Carl Steinhofer was built at No. 3 Habsburgergasse. It was likely one of the first reinforced concrete buildings to be erected in the centre of Vienna and is now under monument protection. Commissioned with the conversion of the former commercial/residential spaces into eight serviced apartments and with the interior design, BWM worked closely with the Federal Monuments Authority and set great store by preserving as many of the original components as possible. The new “rooms by wolfensson” are located on the mezzanine floor and first floor.

The eight apartments and lofts range from 20 to 70m2 in size. The interior was designed to correspond with the style of the famous wolfensson concept store located at No. 1a Habsburgergasse. The muted colour scheme, consisting of mud brown and grey in combination with neutral shades of sand and beige, creates a restrained, calm atmosphere in all of the units. The characteristic ribbed ceilings on the mezzanine floor were left in plain view, highlighting the character of the original commercial space, while the herringbone parquet flooring and the dark blue ceilings on the first floor underline the residential character.

In keeping with the wolfensson brand identity, all visible metal profiles are white, as are the fixtures and sanitary fittings. When opened, closed furniture pieces like cupboards and kitchen cabinets reveal a flash of Vienna-typical red, adding an element of surprise.

Natural materials and exquisite textures are the main focus within the apartments, as exemplified by the cement tiles in the bathrooms, the dark stained parquet flooring with strong grain patterns, original cement surfaces and texturised glass walls. In addition, carefully selected pendant lights and unique pieces of furniture reinforce the avant-garde look of the new rooms by wolfensson.