Digitalization House in Tulln,
designed by Kronaus Mitterer Architekten ZT GmbH,
Gallister + Partner
The Digitization House in Tulln on the Danube, a small city in Lower Austria, is a key component of the region's digitization strategy, creating a physical bridge between the real and virtual worlds. In 2023, the building, designed by the Kronaus Mitterer Architekten (KMA) office in collaboration with Gallister + Partner, won the prestigious BIGSEE award, which promotes the development of sustainable architecture and supports the idea of responsible design for future generations.
The Digital House in Tulln - a view of the multi-layered media facade
© David Schreyer
multilayer media facade
The Digitization House is a modern, forward-looking structure whose form fully reflects its advanced function. The transparent, multi-layered media facades were created by using LEDs placed on a special metal mesh to form a light coating on the building's exterior walls.
House of Digitization in Tulln - drawing of the west facade
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The solution allows natural light to flow freely into the interiors, and the facades allow the display of digital messages that, projected onto glass surfaces reflecting the sky, give the impression of content floating in the clouds.
The Digital House in Tulln - a view of the building's multi-layered facade
© David Schreyer
innovation and meeting space
in Tulln an der Donau
The mixed-use building houses an exhibition space showcasing digital technologies, offices for start-ups, a café and lecture halls at the Tulln University of Applied Sciences. The layout of the Digitization House takes the form of a rectangle, open on one side, which promotes integration with the surroundings.
Digitization House in Tulln - first floor plan
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The first floor was designed as an open, transparent space, acting as a symbolic "gateway" to the building. The new development also made it possible to create a communal green courtyard, which has become a new meeting and relaxation place on campus.
The Digitization House in Tulln - interior view
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Interior space of the Digitization House
The main entrance, located on a corner, leads to a spacious, three-story foyer, lit by natural light, from which one can walk to the nearby showroom, part of the university to the west, the restaurant on the first floor, and the lower and upper floors.
House of Digitization in Tulln - 3D model
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The showroom as the centerpiece of the building
The second floor houses space for start-ups and coworking, while the second floor is the expanded university area. The focal point of the building is the showroom, a flexible exhibition space that can transform into an event room with a 360° LED wall surrounding it, providing visitors with an immersive experience. Above this space is a meeting room that offers panoramic views of the surrounding area.
The Digitization House in Tulln features a room with an LED screen that surrounds the room in 360°, providing visitors with an immersive experience
© David Schreyer
With the growing threat of cybercrime, ensuring a secure transition to the digital world is becoming essential, especially for smaller companies. In today's environment, where data has tremendous value, its loss or misuse can lead to serious financial losses and damage the reputation of businesses. The Digitization House aims to become a central place that supports digitization and helps small and medium-sized businesses succeed in the digital age.
Elaborated: Anastazja Dżupina
Illustrations provided courtesy of Kronaus Mitterer Architekten ZT GmbH.
