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LINZ AG celebrated the completion of the new grid control center of LINZ NETZ GmbH on Wiener Straße with a symbolic handing-over of the key in the presence of numerous guests. The identity-defining concept by ATP architects engineers is notable for its particularly sustainable building and facade technology. The combination of the use of the building’s own energy grid and regenerative sources of energy with a new district heating plant and cooling tower are enabling lifecycle costs to be dramatically reduced. In this way, the new building is fully aligned with both the EU Climate Objectives and the client’s budgetary targets.

After almost two years on site, ATP architects engineers joined the clients, media representatives, and many other guests to celebrate the opening of Škoda Auto’s new state-of-the-art corporate headquarters. ATP Vienna and ATP sustain were commissioned with the BIM-supported integrated design of the complex in 2018 following their success in a competition. The Laurin & Klement Kampus establishes a benchmark in the area of sustainability and the opening day was marked by the presentation of the Austrian Green Planet Building Award. The objective is to receive a DGNB certification in gold.

With its dynamic, almost circular form, the architecturally expressive building energizes the urban fabric and generates a sense of identity. Daylight-filled spaces are grouped around a large interior courtyard as a means of optimally supporting the working processes in the building. This functionally well-thought-out structure and the highly-efficient operation of the building result from the rigorous use of integrated design with building information modeling (BIM) – from the initial design process to the facility management of the complex.

With its aerodynamic and gently twisted form, the Austro Tower shapes the skyline of the Vienna business district TownTown. Its 43,000 m² are home to state-of-the-art office space as well as a conference center and restaurant.

The Seestadt Technology Center (tz2), which was integrally designed with BIM by ATP, was nominated for this year’s FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Austria in the “Special Buildings” category. The 45 entries were whittled down to 15 finalists in five categories.