New IKEA Shop and Hostel with Public Roof, the most recent IKEA furniture store built in 2021 “Good neighbor” is conceived as a departure from the brand’s traditional aesthetic, which was consistently recognized for its ground-breaking DIY philosophy and massive blue and yellow storefronts.
Located in Vienna, Austria, created by Querkraft Architekten, depicting the brand’s cabinets. The store has a grid-like shape surrounded by greenery, offers same-day delivery services, and can be easily reachable on foot or by public transportation.
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In the words of Querkraft Architekten, they stated, ” Around two-thirds of Viennese people living in the inner-city districts of Vienna do not even have a car anymore. They come by public transport, walk, ride bicycles or take a scooter. IKEA Vienna Westbahnhof serves all these changed behaviors.” ©Querkraft
New IKEA Shop and Hostel with Public Roof | Querkraft Architekten
The origin of the name:
During the project’s discussion phase, the client stated the objective: “We want to be a good neighbor.” The project eventually took on the appearance of an urban, car-free furniture store with a hostel located in the upper stories and a sharable roof terrace. Querkraft’s response to this goal is shown by a structure that adds value to its surroundings. Being a “good neighbor” is facilitated by features like the public roof terrace, the fantastic vari...