Palais Schwarzenbergplatz
Vienna, AT – by Arkform
Lighting solutions tailored
to customer requirements
“ We implement customer requirements and develop
bespoke lighting solutions for every challenge, no matter
how difficult. Your vision is our mission.”
Reinhard Seper, Department Head Customised Solutions
Customised Solutions
120 years after its construction, a palace on
Schwarzenbergplatz, built in 1903, is being completely
renovated and transformed into a unique workplace
for around 200 employees of LeitnerLeitner tax
consultancy and LeitnerLaw law firm. The turn-of-
the-century appearance has been retained in many
rooms; this was necessary because the building is
listed. The architectural firm Hein was responsible for
the conversion, while the interior design was provided
by ARKFORM. Their aim was to make the heavy look
light. Tall rooms with stucco ceilings and lots of glass
now meet a modern, discreet interior. The building's
highlight is the impressive state hall, which was rede-
signed into a cafeteria. A solution was sought for the
lighting design that would both comply with the build-
ing’s protected status and harmonise with the modern
interior for use as a cafeteria and event space.
A special construction was developed for this room,
based on a bespoke MINO 60 profile luminaire with di-
rect and indirect light distribution. Custom JUST spot-
lights and UNICO downlights were integrated into the
track. The entire system shines in a special gold that
perfectly matches the neo-baroque decor. It extends
over a length of around eleven metres and a width
of five metres. The construction was attached using
cable-stayed suspension fittings and hung exclusively
from the four specified mounting points – in line with
the requirements of the building preservation order.
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