Tor zur Welt – InterContinental Wien
A tribute to a building that is a prominent representative of post-war architecture and has high symbolic value for Vienna. By taking a closer look at the hotel and its history, this publication also touches on such issues of everyday culture as US mania or Vienna’s significance as a tourist and travel destination. Numerous film stars and famous politicians have stayed here and brought a touch of glamour and exclusive lifestyle. The lavishly illustrated book bears testimony to a not so long-gone era. The many contributions written by renowned authors highlight various aspects of the modernist hotel, such as architecture, urban planning and zeitgeist through the decades from the 1960s to the 2010s.
In 2014 the book was chosen as one of “Austria’s most beautiful books” in the non-fiction category.
Task
Publication to mark the 50-year anniversary of Vienna’s iconic Hotel InterContinental. Concept and idea by Erich Bernhard and Jan Tabor.
Status
Completion
11/2014
Client
Wertinvest
BWM Team
Erich Bernard, Liz Zimmermann
Participants
Graphic designer
Alois Schwaighofer
Contributing authors
Erich Bernard, Jan Tabor, Severin Corti, Michael Fleischhacker, Ulrike Jürgens, Lilli Lička, Iris Meder, Georg Rigele, Georg Schmid
Related news
1 March 2015
Beautiful book!
The publication „Tor zur Welt“ initiated by Erich Bernard together with Jan Tabor and art:phalanx was elected one of “Austria’s most beautiful books”. The book highlights the 50 years history of the Viennese architectural icon Hotel InterContinental reflecting its times and zeitgeist.
Graphic design: Alois Schwaighofer
2 December 2014
Book presentation!
The richly illustrated volume on the InterContinental Vienna is based on the idea and concept by Erich Bernard and Jan Tabor. The story of this iconic building will be told from different perspectives.
Almathea, € 24,90, available in bookstores as of 5 Nov 2014.