Interior Design
2012–2014
New construction
4,300 sqm
The architectural concept of Dominique Perrault’s DC Tower forms the basis for the interventions, which employ simple measures to underline the existing concept while also independently developing it further for the hotel operator.
The major design element in the hotel entrance area is a conically-shaped staircase that spirals through four levels. To emphasise the spatial and sculptural qualities of this staircase the materials and surfaces were chosen with particular care, while the use of a parapet that is not transparent is also of fundamental importance. The white marble steps are flanked by wavy panels of champagne-coloured stainless steel that clad this parapet.
In addition, on the ground floor a 40-metre-long and two-metre high band of translucent foil combined with a wavy louver construction and RGB lamps allows lighting moods and movements that can be programmed.
The design of the interior is oriented on the given architectural colour and material concept for the DC Tower. Dark colours in the interior are hardly reflected at all in the glazing of the facade and therefore do not hinder the view. Areas of mirror on the ceiling along the core on level +57 and on the walls of level +58 visually connect both these floors and expand the somewhat constricted spatial situation on the terrace level. The panels used to clad the walls of the building core are covered in grey alcantara, forming a neutral and acoustically effective background to the view across Vienna.
