krypt.bar in Vienna, Commercial Regeneration Project, Berggasse Architecture, Austrian Design
krypt.bar in Vienna
Wasagasse Commercial Interior Design in Wien, Austria – design by Büro KLK, Architects
14 Nov 2017
krypt.bar
Architects: Büro KLK
Location: Wasagasse 17, 1090 Vienna, Austria
krypt.bar – Archeology in a Jazz Club

Photos: David Schreyer
During the renovation works on an ancient heritage building from the late 18th century on Vienna?s traditional Berggasse, a bricked up staircase was found. It led to a twelve meters deep, second cellar area with approximately 250 square meters. Located between Votivkirche and Sigmund Freud’s apartment, this cocktail and underground bar is an aesthetical gem.
Historical investigations showed that it was a semi-legal establishment in the 50ies and 60ies in an era of Vienna?s flourishing jazz scene represented by names as Joe Zawinul or Fatty George. So the generic ?genius loci ?did not have to be invented but simply revealed.

The circulation and dramaturgy of the cocktail bar starts at an undecorated, narrow entrance door that leads to a first-basement level, containing the wardrobe and a mirrored vestibule to a ?floating? staircase, which suggests a touch of ?Sunset Boulevard?.

This pathway leads directly to the seven-meters main bar. Several alcoves, a hidden booth, the smallest art gallery in Vienna and secret hallways surround the center piece and give the impression of a nearly surreal venue fallen...