ÖZKD LXXVII Heft 1 Symposium Josef Hoffmann, pp. 21-27, 2024/04/15
Symposium Josef Hoffmann 2022
Built by Josef Hoffmann between 1904 and 1906, the pavilion of the Westend Sanatorium was already considered a definitive example of architecture at the time of its construction. In terms of the radical modernity of its design language and with the use of state-of-the-art materials, it is up there with other equally trailblazing buildings of its time. This article explores the pavilion’s significance within architectural development, the eventful history of its ownership and the loss of much of the original furnishings, the threat of deterioration, the building’s recent use and external and internal restoration, and the challenges and problems associated with restoring the structure to its original condition as closely as possible.
