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Rosewood Vienna
by BEHF Architects

Rosewood Vienna

by BEHF Architects

Shortlisted: Hotel Under 200 Rooms Award

The International Hotel & Property Awards 2025

BEHF Architects have masterfully transformed four historic buildings in Vienna’s city centre into a unified five-star hotel complex, seamlessly blending history with modernity. This project, which includes the Sparkasse building designed by Alois Pichl in 1839, now accommodates retail, office spaces, gastronomy, and a luxurious hotel. The design highlights BEHF Architects’ commitment to preserving architectural heritage while meeting contemporary needs.

Executed in close collaboration with the Federal Office for the Protection of Monuments and Vienna’s MA 19, the project reflects meticulous planning and stakeholder engagement. A key feature is a new pedestrian bridge linking Kirchplatz and Tuchlauben, enhancing accessibility and connectivity within the neighbourhood.

Sustainability and urban livability were central to the refurbishment. New entrances between Petersplatz and Tuchlauben create a vibrant thoroughfare, enriching the urban fabric. The previously underutilised top floor has been reimagined as a public restaurant with a wind-protected roof garden and rooftop bar, offering breathtaking views of Vienna’s skyline. This addition caters not only to hotel guests but also to locals and tourists, further integrating the project into the city’s cultural and social life.

BEHF Architects’ innovative approach underscores the importance of sustainable design and adaptive reuse, setting a benchmark for urban revitalisation. By harmonising historic preservation with modern functionality, this project represents a significant milestone in Vienna’s inner-city development.

Location: Vienna

Architect: BEHF Architects/ Armin Ebner

Interior Designer: Alexander Waterworth Interior, Kroenland Design (Brasserie and Rooftop Bar)

Hotel Group/ Developer: Rosewood Hotels

Photography: Rosewood Vienna, Bruno Klomfar

BEHF Architects has been shortlisted for Hotel Under 200 Rooms Award in The International Hotel & Property Awards 2025.

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