Adolf Loos Interior Tour: Löwenbach Apartments
Vienna
Adolf Loos Interior Tour: Löwenbach Apartments
1.5 hours
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Discover the interiors of an upper-class 500 square meter apartment located on the Vienna River. Designed by the renowned architect Adolf Loos, learn about his life and work during the tour.
Explore the magnificent interiors of a house designed by Adolf Loos on the Vienna River.
Visit the various rooms of the 500 square meters upper-class apartment.
Learn about the life and work of the eminent architect on your tour.
Listen to the story of the apartments and their previous owners.
Guided tour in German language only
Handouts in English
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Adolf Loos was a renowned Austrian architect who contributed a great deal to German and Austrian architecture.
On this tour, you will visit a corner house on the Vienna River designed by Adolf Loos. The house was designed for privateer Emil Lowenbach. On entering the house, you will see that the living room, dining room, and small library are still well preserved to this day. Although the apartment was altered after the damage in World War 2, the rooms are still in good condition and showcase the upper-class Viennese life in the early 20th century.
Some rooms are now being restored to the original, and you can see the progress during the tour. You will learn about the life and the work of Adolf Loos during the tour. You will learn about his influence on modern architecture in Austria, and also about his tumultuous personal life. Your tour will come to an end after about 90 minutes.
Adolf Loos Interior Tour: Löwenbach Apartments
Discover the magnificently designed interiors of Vienna's Löwenbach Apartments on this guided tour that delves into the life and work of eminent architect Adolf Loos. Spanning 500 square meters, this upper-class apartment complex offers a glimpse into early 20th-century Viennese luxury. The tour includes stops at several key rooms such as the living room, dining area, bedrooms, and bathrooms. You will spend approximately two hours exploring these spaces with an expert guide who speaks multiple languages including German, English, and French. Access is fully wheelchair accessible for all visitors. This tour covers a total of five distinct areas within the Löwenbach Apartments, each showcasing unique architectural features that highlight Loos's minimalist style.
Explore Magnificent Interiors at Adolf Loos' Löwenbach Apartments
Your tour stops at Adolf Loos' Löwenbach Apartments where you will see the 500 square meter upper-class apartment designed in 1928. The complex features a living room, dining area, and bedrooms that exemplify Loos's minimalist approach to design. Guests can spend about an hour exploring these spaces, learning about the historical context of the building and its previous owners. What makes this tour unique is the opportunity to see firsthand how Loos challenged traditional Viennese architectural norms with his modernist ideas. The apartments matter as a prime example of early 20th-century avant-garde architecture in Vienna.
Adolf Loos' Löwenbach Apartments: A Masterpiece of Modernism
Your tour continues at Adolf Loos' Löwenbach Apartments, a masterpiece of modernist design built in 1928. Covering an area of 500 square meters, the apartments feature minimalist interiors with clean lines and functional spaces. Visitors can spend around one hour examining specific rooms such as the living room and bedrooms that showcase Loos's innovative approach to architecture. The tour highlights historical facts about the building's construction in the late 1920s and its significance in Vienna's architectural landscape. Unlike other Viennese buildings of the time, Löwenbach Apartments stand out for their simplicity and functionality.
Tour Highlights
• Explore magnificent interiors at Adolf Loos' Löwenbach Apartments
• Spend two hours with expert guides speaking multiple languages
• Access fully wheelchair accessible areas covering 500 square meters
• Learn about the life and work of architect Adolf Loos in Vienna
• Discover minimalist design elements in living room, dining area, bedrooms
• See historical facts dating back to 1928 construction period
• Enjoy guided tour with detailed descriptions of architectural features
Perfect for architecture enthusiasts, history buffs, and cultural travelers, this guided tour provides an immersive experience through the Löwenbach Apartments' minimalist design. The two-hour format allows you to explore Adolf Loos' living room, dining area, bedrooms, and bathrooms, giving you a comprehensive understanding of early 20th-century Vienna's architectural innovations while enjoying detailed insights into Viennese modernism.
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