Plattner and Mezzanotte's renovation of a historic building emphasizes a careful balance between honoring its past and introducing contemporary design. They opted for materials like brushed brass and maintained original features like curved heating systems to avoid stark contrasts. Plattner describes the structure as a "skeleton of mahogany columns" and aimed to recapture the majestic essence of the original architecture. The Schullin family's commitment to the project reflects the community's engagement, resulting in positive reactions from locals post-renovation, as noted by Lukas Schullin.
Plattner and Mezzanotte took care to respect history without exactly imitating it, erring on the side of materials that would not, Plattner says, "create too aggressive a contrast." Brass surfaces, for example, were brushed to a silk finish rather than polished to a high gloss.
Plattner lovingly calls the building a "skeleton of mahogany columns," further noting of the prevailing air of transparency, "Loos's architecture was majestic. We wanted to bring back that feeling to the interior."
The Schullin family shared that sense of responsibility. "Vienna residents have been watching the work and wondering what was happening," says Herbert's son Lukas. "Their reactions now that it's finished have been quite positive. Every day we feel a little weight off our shoulders."
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