At the time of construction, this 16-storey reinforced steel structure triggered many intense discussions. Not only because of its peculiar appointment with housing units for singles, a canteen-type kitchen with dining hall and restaurant facilities in the glazed loft storeys staggered one atop the other, Vienna’s first-ever high-rise has remained sensational.

• Bauzeit: 1930-1932
• PlanerIn: Theiss & Jaksch
• Client: Österreichisches Creditinstitut
• Building type: Residential
• Reachability: U3 Herrengasse
• Accessibility: Small, publicly accessible exhibition in the lobby
• Foto: Rupert Christanell