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The main building of the Academy of Fine Arts is currently closed for reconstruction. On the scaffolding you can see an art installation by Austrian artist Katharina Cibulka. The feminist statement refers to the fact that for centuries women haven't been able to gain ground as artists in the fine arts. The Academy of Fine Arts has more female than male students and it is the only university in Austria with a completely female rectorship. 

University of Economics #7

The departments and administration complex of the University of Economics and Business was designed by Sir Peter Cook and CRABstudio London.

University of Economics #6

Next to the Viertel Zwei there's another new area: The campus of the University of Ecnomics and Business, opened in 2013. It consists of six group of buildings, each of them was designed by another architect.

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences

The main building of the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences was erected in 1896 and is located in the 18th district. The "BOKU" as the Viennese call this univeristy (from its German name "Universität für Bodenkultur Wien") was founded in 1872 as an agricultural college. Today it is a modern, international University of Life Sciences where more than 10.000 students are enrolled.

University of Music and Performing Arts - Library #2

Since 1996 the Unversity of Music and Performing Arts is located in the buildings of the former University of Veterinary Medicine that moved to the 21th district. The former dissecting room was transformed into a reading room.

Deserted Common Room

It is still rather quiet on the campus of the University of Economics and Business as the academic year starts only in October.

Free Library

During my walk on the campus of the University of Economics and Business last Sunday I discovered this free library where you can exchange books: You can pick one that you like and deposit books that you don't need or want any more.

Max Reinhardt Seminar #3

Here's finally the garden side of the Max Reinhardt Seminar. The garden may be an even better place to relax than the veranda...

Max Reinhardt Seminar #2

The veranda of the Max Reinhardt Seminar looks like a good place to relax or learn the lines for a play.

Max Reinhardt Seminar #1

The Max Reinhardt Seminar is the School of Drama at the University of Music and Peforming Arts. It was founded by Austrian theatre and film director and theatrical producer Max Reinhardt in 1929. The Seminar offers a four-year course taught by some 40 professors, many of whom are themselves notable actors and directos. Since 1940 the Seminar is located in Cumberland Palace in the 14th district.

Deserted Campus

Another impression of my walk on the deserted campus of the University of Economics and Business last Sunday. The building in the background was designed by Estudio Carme Pinós S.L., based in Barcelona, Spain.

Outdoor Staircases

Last Sunday I did another walk on the campus of the University of Economics and Business where the outdoor staircases of the Teaching Center, designed by Vienna-based architects BUSarchitektur ZT GmbH, caught my eyes.

University of Vienna - The Old Chemical Institute

The Old Chemical Institute of the University of Vienna was designed by Heinrich von Ferstel in the historicist style and erected from 1869 to 1872. Today it houses the Center of Pathobiochemistry and Genetics of the Medical University of Vienna.

University of Vienna - The Grand Staircase

The University of Vienna was founded by Duke Rudolph IV in 1365 and is the oldest university in the German-speaking world. The main building on Ringstraße was designed by Heinrich von Ferstel. The building has two grand staircases, this one leads to the large ceremonial hall. A monument to Emperor Franz Joseph I, who opened the building in 1884, watches over everything that's going on there...

University of Economics #3

Building D2 of the University of Economics was designed by Japanese Hitoshi Abe Studio. The facade was inspired by French millefeuille pastry.
The façade design was inspired by French Millefeuille pastry,

University of Economics #2

The six groups of buildings of the University of Economics are rather different in style. When I saw this building for the very first time I didn't like it all, but meanwhile I got used to the design by Sir Peter Cook and CRABstudio, London. It's definitely eye-catching...

University of Economics #1

In August I took part in an instawalk at the campus of the University of Economics. I've already been there several times, but it was fun exploring it this time with a group of other amateur photographers and witness the reactions of those who saw the buildings for the very first time. The campus consists of six groups of buildings, each of which designed by another architect of international repute and very different in style. The Department building D4 was designed by Estudio Carme Pinós S. L., based in Barcelona (Spain).

New University of Economics #10

These façades of three buildings of the  University of Economics and Business show the architectural mix of the campus. You either love it or hate it...

New University of Economics #9

 

Well, here is a considerable change in style compared to the last two photos... The new campus of the University of Economics and Business was inaugurated in 2013 and consists of six groups of buildings, each of them was designed by another architect of international repute. The two-part complex in the photo was designed by CRABstudio, London, and strikes the eyes with its yellow-orange-red façade faced with wooden planks.

Yellow-orange-red façade faced with wooden planks

Yellow-orange-red façade faced with wooden planks

Yellow-orange-red façade faced with wooden planks

University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences

The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences is located in the 19th district. It was founded in 1872 and is "a teaching and research center for renewable resources, which are necessary for human life" with currently around 12.000 students. The main building which you can see in this photo, was erected in 1896.