Lycée Français de Vienne and Studio Molière, Austrian Building Restoration, Images
Extension of the Lycée Français de Vienne and Renovation of the Studio Molière
Extension and Renovation Project in Austria – design study by Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes
29 May 2017
Lycée Français de Vienne and Studio Molière
Design: Dietmar Feichtinger Architectes
Location: Vienna, Austria
Lycée Français de Vienne and Studio Molière

The “theatre’s” particular cultural function, location and organisation in a historical building and the identity of the new school building are central to the project.

“Contrasts attract each other”

The attempt, in the 19th century, to open up the old riding school, is reflected in the new school building. It is reused and adapted in a contemporary current way. This use of contrasts – with different technologies, construction methods, materials and energy technologies – is also expressed through the reflection of the old building on the façade of the new school. This effect is reversed as soon as it gets dark, when the school building illuminates the old studio. 
The school

Respecting the Studio building and its façade, the new school building is located to the southwest, set back to provide a new free space.

Its façade reflects the Studio’s historical façade, lending the place its specific character. This characteristic is emphasised by the building’s orientation and the fu...