Student Hostel, Vienna

Client
ÖJAB – Österreichische Jungarbeiterbewegung

Project
A building with a historic setting in a heritage-listed former Ursuline convent, is to be adapted into a modern residence.

Scope of Services
complete electrical building facilities
installation of all lighting fixtures
emergency lighting
Fire Alarm System
universal structured building communications cabling
WIFI
intercom
Empty tubes for humidifying

Key Figures
Gross floor area: 6.500 m2 approximately
Electrical wiring works: 260kW
Completion Date: November 2014

Highlights
120 seats in fully renovated single and double rooms and studio apartments. Accessible living spaces are given, and a cozy communal kitchen on every floor. Music practice rooms, laundry room, fitness and gymnastic room, meeting room, conservatory and a quiet green courtyard are given. A structural gem from the baroque era is the puppet theater “Theatrum Sacrum” with figures of saints, confessional and authentic baroque monastery pharmacy.