We are sorry, the keyword was not found in the database. Memory of Nations Places Mobile App Get the app for free in your mobile app store! Photo: Paul Kranzler, Linz 8/13 Home Made, Vienna, Austria – Caramel architekten, Vienna Architects: Caramel architekten, ViennaLocation: Vienna, Austria Caramel architekten write about their project: Individual private spheres were created for 280 refugees in a temporarily empty open-plan office building with material costs of €50 and 50 minutes of set-up time per person. A prototypical room structure was developed using inexpensive, ready-to-use products; umbrellas, building site fence supports, plastic water pipes, curtain fabric, cable connectors, clamp-on lights and extension sockets.The cooperation allowed conversion of the space from a mass sleeping area into individual accommodations for the respective user constellations. This provided an initial personal place of retreat for the inhabitants after months of fleeing.

They were able to choose the floor plan of their own living environment, to create an individual light atmosphere with their own clamp-on light and by shielding the office lights and even had their own media connection.Should Wood Blinds Match Window TrimIndividual furnishing was made possible by sewing on cloth bags and patterns to the curtains and by attaching boxes and pots to the umbrella stands. Kitchenaid Stand Mixer AlternativeThey were allowed to take the textile furnishings with them when they moved. Foreclosed Homes For Sale Livonia MiWhen the space is no longer needed for living accommodations the owner will be able lease the office building again, since the furnishings necessitated no modifications to the existing building.

Vote here for this project to win the DETAIL Readers' Prize 2016. Overview of all projects nominated for the Readers' Prize 2016. Further informationPhotographer:Paul Kranzler, Linz reviewsBook this hotel and collect nights after your stayAt a glanceKey factsHotel sizeThis hotel has 88 roomsThis hotel is arranged over 9 floorsArriving/leavingCheck-in time 2 PM-midnightCheck-out time is noonRequired at check inCredit card or cash deposit required Government-issued photo ID required Minimum check-in age is 18Travelling with othersChildrenBabysitting/childcare *PetsPets allowed * 2 per roomInternetFree WiFi in public areas Free WiFi in roomsTransportationParkingValet parking *Other informationSmoke-free propertyResort fee includedFree breakfast2 restaurants 2 bars/lounges Restaurant Room service (during limited hours) Coffee/tea in a common area Business center24-hour front deskConcierge servicesTours/ticket assistanceLimo or Town Car service availableDry cleaning/laundry serviceLaundry facilitiesFree newspapers in lobbyLuggage storageMultilingual staffPorter/bellhopNumber of buildings/towers - 1Year Built 1930Elevator/liftSafe-deposit box at front deskRooftop terraceTerraceIn-room climate control (air conditioning)Air conditioningMinibarHypo-allergenic bedding availableBlackout drapes/curtainsSofa bedSofa bed size singlePremium beddingIndividually decoratedIndividually furnishedSeparate sitting areaPrivate

bathroomBathtub or showerFree toiletriesHair dryerFlat-screen TV Cable TV channels Free WiFiPhoneDaily housekeepingIn-room safeConnecting/adjoining rooms availableSpecial featuresDiningRistorante Firenze Enotec - This restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Ristorante Settimo Cielo - This restaurant serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. RecreationNearbyBicycle rentals nearbyGolfing nearbyHiking/biking trails nearbyMountain biking nearbyParasailing nearbyRafting nearbySurfing/boogie boarding nearbyWater skiing nearbyWindsurfing nearbyRecent reviewsExcellent 4.3 /5 from 542 reviewsVery nice hotelThis was advertised as a 4-star hotel, but it was NOT. It was a 3-star hotel, if at that. The room was dated, furniture was torn, carpet was stained and very unclean. When I first arrived, the hotel manager put me into a room that was small, had an odor, and the bells from the cathedral rang loudly into the room.

I phoned the front desk and told them this was not the room I prepaid for and the manager sent up the bellman. The bellman phoned the front desk because I wanted an extra blanket, pillows and towels. The bellman argued with me regarding my request, phoned the front desk, and my request was granted. The manager told me he gave me the other room because it was quieter. This statement was false, as the hotel installed soundproof Windows I. The room facing the courtyard, and I could not hear any noise during my stay from courtyard traffic. I find it hard to believe that the manager would not know about the soundproof Windows the hotel installed for their customers. The mattress was lumpy and hard, and it was like you were sleeping on a box spring. Because I stood up for myself, I was treated very badly, was disrespected by the staff and really feel that this hotel misrepresented itself as a 4-star. I want my money back for the stay at this hotel!!!Except for a misunderstanding about extra charges for greater than 2 occupants ( was charged €50/day), the hotel's redeeming feature was its great location, good free wifi and generous breakfast buffet.

The rooms were alright but pillows too soft, towels too thin and the hotel though quaint is a bit old - old world charm.Went over to Vienna for Christmas markets and wasn't disappointed. The hotel is walking distance from most of the major attractions and the subway. The hotel staff is awesome and there is a great bakery next door. A great little find.Wish for slightly better bed & pillow. Was sometimes overly warm & stuffy. Wonderful breakfast & packed us a breakfast when our train left before restaurant was open.See all reviewsIs the description of this hotel not correct? Water & more Austria’s Infrastructure Minister Alois Stöger, Ulli Sima, Vienna City Councillor for the Environment, and Austria’s Environment Minister Andrä Rupprechter celebrate the Danube Day 2015 together with 800 schoolkids. - (c) C. Hahn Date: In many parts of Austria, summertime is festival time. Besides the traditional range of classical events in our country, including theatre performances and music concerts, there are meanwhile also a number of summer-opening initiatives related to water.

They are intended to provide fun and entertainment for kids, but also raise awareness of the importance of water and the need to protect our aquatic ecosystems. Many of these activities are organised under the umbrella of the regional "Danube Day" initiative, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm especially in Vienna, or in the framework of national events. Since its first launch 11 years ago, the Danube Day has been traditionally held on 29th June, also in Austria, and - the name says it all - is dedicated to Europe's second-largest river, to its tributaries and to the water cycle in general. It looks at the Danube's role as a living and recreational environment, an ecosystem as well as a place of cultural and economic activity - the latter also in terms of waterway transport for passengers and freight. This year, the Danube Day activities for schoolkids already reached their climax on 25th June with a big party in the main courtyard of Vienna's Museumsquartier (MQ), featuring great entertainment, games and interesting facts.

The event was sponsored by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Environment and Water Management (BMLFUW), the Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit) and via donau - Österreichische Wasserstraßen-Gesellschaft m.b.H., the Government of Upper Austria, the International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (ICPDR) as well as Vienna's municipal departments related to water (Vienna Water Works/MD 31 and Water Management/MD 45) and supported by numerous other organisations, institutions, associations, Verbund, the Port of Vienna and the Donauauen National Park. Active engagement of 800 schoolkids Under this year's motto "Get active!" the Danube Day organisers offered a diverse and highly interactive programme, which also served to raise awareness that we all have it in our hands to help protect our water resources. Two Austrian ministers, Environment Minister Andrä Rupprechter and Infrastructure Minister Alois Stöger, who were joined by Vienna's Environment City Councillor Ulli Sima, personally spoke to the kids and spread this message.

After all, children need to be made aware from a young age that our natural resources and environment deserve protection. In light of 800 participating schoolchildren, we can rest assured that sooner or later some plants will grow from the seeds! The main attractions of the Danube Day 2015 were: a "water lab" for experimenting with water; a "do-it-yourself" flood protection wall; a "rescue-ring-throwing" agility test; a touch & feel discovery of the Danube; and a live demonstration by the water protection police to see what's on a patrol boat. Other interesting features included a riddle rally, a climbing tower, a paint & craft creativity game, an aquarium with live fish from the Danube, a photo session with Danube creatures, and a glance through the microscope. With this summer's first heatwave on the horizon, it was no surprise that many kids enjoyed the boat game in the large MQ pool and flocked to MD 45's water bar in large numbers for a glass of cool, fresh spring water. This year's Danube Day was a "green event" in Vienna On Danube Day, environmental protection is a top priority.

The event in Vienna was therefore organised in accordance with green standards and fulfilled all relevant criteria to be awarded the Austrian Ecolabel for "green events". The organisers also received a certification from the City of Vienna to label the Danube Day an "eco-event". In the announcement for the event, people were asked to join a "reuse bottle campaign" and bring their own drinks in reuse bottles. Five people were selected from the participants in a lucky draw and awarded a small prize. The team of MD 45 was present with a booth and informed about the benefits of tap water over bottled water. The Danube Day was also a showcase of measures taken in recent years for improving the ecosystem and the water status of the Austrian Danube. Examples include the reconnection of old river arms, the removal of "hard" rock revetments along the riverbanks, and the installation of fish migration aids at the hydropower stations. The main legal framework for taking all these measures is set by the Danube River Protection Convention and the EU Water Framework Directive.