ÖZKD LXXVII Heft 3 Generalsanierung Parlament, pp. 89-95, 2024/04/17
Generalsanierung des Parlamentsgebäudes 2018–2022
The parliament building has a strikingly cohesive, carefully considered use of stucco lustro, stucco marble and natural stone surfaces. All three materials were used in the Federal Council Chamber to reflect the importance of the hall, and zoning of the wall surfaces was achieved in the process. Stucco lustro was used for the “insignificant” area towards the top of the wall, whereas the lower zones were divided up with stone detailing and high-quality stucco marble décor. The monument conservation assessment found that for the most part, the wall structure remained in its original condition. Challenges faced by the restorers included the lack of information about the original formulae for the paintwork on the stucco lustro surfaces and the extremely high level of craftsmanship in the stucco marble and stucco lustro surfaces. The end result of the restoration process sees the Federal Assembly Hall returned to its original splendour.
