The building of the Haas House shopping center is a real decoration of one of the central streets of Vienna. The project of the building in the postmodern style was designed by the Austrian architect Hans Hollein. The construction of the shopping center was completed in 1990. In addition to dozens of shops and boutiques, the prestigious restaurant is located in the building today. The construction of the spectacular building caused a lot of controversy in professional circles and residents. Many believe that its original appearance is completely out of harmony with the historical and religious buildings located nearby.
The shopping center is located in the historic district of Vienna. St. Stephen's Cathedral is located in the immediate vicinity. The Carpet House was located on the site of the current shopping center in the 19th century. Philipp Haas was its master. It worked for more than a dozen years. The sons of the founder of the trading house continued his business later. The historic building was destroyed during the Second World War. A new building was built in its place. It was not like the last one.
The city authorities took the initiative to revive the historical monument in the mid-80s of the last century. The competition for the shopping center project was announced. Hans Hollein's project won the competition. He had many opponents even at the design stage of the ultramodern building. But this fact did not prevent him from implementing a bold project.
According to some experts, the Roman citadel of Vindobon inspired the Austrian architect to build the original building. It has the same semi-circular facade. Decorative stone and mirror tiles were used in its decoration. The main feature of the interior architecture is a five-level atrium. Shopping galleries are located around it. The restaurant is located on the top floor of the Haas House center. Some of its tables are served on the outdoor terrace during the warmer months. It offers a wonderful view of the nearby historical sights of Vienna.
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