Sleeves Magazine May-June 2017 | Page 74

ARCHITECTURE This former coach station stands out against neighboring Art Nouveau façades and showcases an array of historical structural elements. PETER LORENZ & SIR TERENCE CONRAN The modern architecture of this former coach station stands out amongst Vienna's mix of monumental facades and late 19th-century Art Nouveau buildings. Austrian architect Peter Lorenz and British interior designer Sir Terence Conran preserved parts of the original structure, combining elements of imperial elegance with sober lines. Cross-vaulted rooms give the building a distinctive flair, hearkening back to its history as a coach station. Sprawling suites and generous guestroom sizes exude the expansive elan of luxurious travel—referencing the building’s heritage while pleasing the discerning tastes of today’s traveler. Sleeves Magazine