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Opening: GTS elementary school in St. Georgen an der Stiefing
After only nine months of construction, the new building for the St. Georgen an der Stiefing all-day primary school was officially opened on 23 May. The new building provides the existing primary school with a high-quality extension that features a spacious layout, flexible outdoor areas, sustainable construction and energy self-sufficiency
»Architecture is not just about buildings; it reflects societal values, addresses cultural needs, and drives social and political change.«
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A place to meet with space for ideas
With the construction of the new all-day school, the elementary school in St. Georgen an der Stiefing will receive a high-quality extension characterized by a spacious room concept, flexible outdoor areas, sustainable construction, and energy self-sufficiency
Big is beautiful
Big is beautiful in Graz residential and commercial building is a commitment to high-quality urban densification. The existing, heterogeneous urban space is being spatially reorganised, with plaza-like extensions and a spacious, publicly accessible neighbourhood park. Inside the building itself, a dozen residential terraces can be used communally by all residents of the building. This strengthens neighbourly communication and social interaction
»Architecture is material, but it is the immaterial that counts - in the sense of the opportunities that buildings offer us to develop.«
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Use vacant properties!
Vienna is growing, yet at the same time, spaces for living, culture, education, and commerce remain vacant. In the fall of 2024, a broad alliance of Viennese and nationwide architectural and cultural institutions organized a three-part discussion series entitled "Utilize Vacancies! Ways to activate vacant properties in Vienna." The discussion series was accompanied by considerable media interest and, in the run-up to the 2025 Vienna state and municipal elections, placed the recording and use of vacant properties in Vienna on the political agenda. The discussion series is based on a catalog of demands that summarizes numerous measures for activating vacant properties in Vienna
SOS Tummelplatz
In a few days, on 27 June 2023, the "Redesign Tummelplatz" competition will be decided. The jury meeting that decides the competition is probably the last chance to discuss whether the Tummelplatz should actually be redesigned or rather renovated. An appeal to the competition jury.
Project of the century
In December, the Graz City Council is set to decide on the new city tunnel for the S-Bahn. If this democratically legitimised decision on the S-Bahn expansion is accepted, many questions arise regarding the further planning of this once-in-a-century project. The involvement of experts and the public will be crucial to its future viability
»Architecture, understood as a socio-political activity, generates added value - and thus becomes a relevant player in our society.«
