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Hot Questions – Cold Storage: A Global Perspective on Austrian Architecture at Architekturzentrum Wien

Delve into significant collections highlighting 20th and 21st-century architectural movements and societal impact.

The 'Hot Questions – Cold Storage' exhibition at Architekturzentrum Wien offers a comprehensive exploration of Austrian architecture from a global viewpoint. Featuring approximately 400 objects, including drawings and models, it examines crucial themes like sustainability, social justice, and evolving perceptions of architectural history. Discover how this extensive collection reveals the rich cultural legacy of the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition explores the history of Austrian architecture in the 20th and 21st centuries from a global perspective, utilizing the Architekturzentrum Wien's extensive collection. It delves into themes of sustainability, social relevance, and the perception of architectural movements.

Curatorial context

The "Hot Questions – Cold Storage" exhibition at the Az W – Architekturzentrum Wien offers a comprehensive look at Austrian architecture across the 20th and 21st centuries, curated from a global viewpoint. This exhibition highlights the institution's significant collection, which includes project collections, architectural models, drawings, furniture, and films from approximately 100 architects. Presented in a playful and engaging manner, the exhibition is structured into seven thematic sections, each introduced by a pressing contemporary issue. It examines crucial aspects such as the social dimension of architecture, distributive justice, resource management, and sustainable approaches to counter climate change. The exhibition also touches upon societal perceptions and the historical context of architectural movements. It questions the underrepresentation of women in architecture and explores how the appreciation of Viennese Modernism, including the works of architects like Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos, evolved over time, with their value only being widely recognized from the 1960s onwards. Furthermore, the collection addresses post-war modernism, building amidst scarcity, and socially relevant construction themes, bringing to life the subject of architecture with around 400 objects, including notable architectural Lego models by Harald Gach.

Admission and ticket notes

Standard ticket price is 12€, with a reduced price of 9€. Tickets can be purchased with a discount via the official website. Standard opening hours are Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Wednesday from 10:00 to 20:00. Special hours apply on December 24th and 31st.

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Burgtheater
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The exhibition features a significant collection of works from prominent Austrian architects of the 20th and 21st centuries, including Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos, as well as architectural Lego models by Viennese artist Harald Gach.
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