Otto Wagner - Austria Postal Savings Bank Georg-Coch-Platz 2 - Vienna 1903 |
The commission for the Postal Savings Bank in Vienna resulted from a competition, which Otto Wagner won in 1803. It was built in two stages (1903-1910 and 1910-1912). It is one of the iconic buildings of the city of vienna and is considered to be the masterpies by the architect Otto Wagner. The building is a forerunner of the modern era, especially the counter hall with its glass flooring and the steel/glass roofing had a strong influence on the architecture of the 20th century. |