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Creative and functional architecture from Vienna These exceptional architects from Vienna work in accordance with the principle that every building should appeal to all the human senses in a positive way. Only a timeless and rational approach combined with a long-lasting effect leads to a unique image. Therefore, form means much more than just a simple expression to fulfil a function. TEXT: MERYEM HAUER | PHOTOS: SKYLINE ARCHITEKTEN GMBH
Established in 2003, skyline architekten operates as an internationally active company and they are able to refer to a strong network of well-proven partners from various planning and execution disciplines. The managing director, Udo-Friedrich Schuster, together with his partners Herbert Schiff, Christian Schuppa and Peter Todorov, offer professional support at all phases of the planning through to local construction management.
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Their aim is to combine a high level of creativity and aesthetics with the highest pos-
sible cost-benefit ratio. Already during the planning process, the experienced architects put special emphasis on the best possible marketing of each building through the investor as well as optimised operating results for the users at as low operating expenses as possible. That is what skyline architekten call the principle of optimised occupancy costs. Reference clients include hotels/thermal springs, therapy centres/hospitals, office buildings, housing, custom designs, urban development, shopping, and industrial construction. Tauern Spa Zell am See – a direct link to nature This exceptional project is directly located in Kaprun, Salzburg and its completion took place in November 2010. A four-star hotel with over 160