The 'MEET OTTO' exhibition invites visitors to explore the profound urban transformation of the Otto Wagner Areal in Vienna. Discover its rich past as a hospital, tracing its architectural and social evolution into a vibrant public space. This detailed presentation highlights its current role as a significant hub for education, science, culture, and various community initiatives.
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The exhibition 'MEET OTTO' showcases the transformation of the Otto Wagner Areal, from its history as a hospital to its current role as a hub for education, science, culture, and social initiatives. Visitors can journey from the past of 'Am Steinhof' to the future of the Areal.
This exhibition, hosted in Pavillon 1 of the Otto Wagner Areal, aims to illustrate the profound changes this significant site has undergone. Initiated by the OWA Revitalisierung GmbH, 'MEET OTTO' guides visitors through the area's dynamic history, focusing on its evolution from a former hospital complex to a vibrant public space dedicated to education, science, culture, and social engagement. Presented with numerous historical and contemporary objects, the exhibition invites guests to experience the transition of 'Am Steinhof' into the future vision of the Otto Wagner Areal. The venue itself, Pavillon 1, is located within the Otto Wagner Areal, which remains publicly accessible as it is owned by the City of Vienna.
Entry to Pavillon 1 is free. The exhibition is located at Otto Wagner Areal, Pavillon 1, Baumgartner Höhe 1, 1140 Vienna.
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