Client

The State of Kuwait

Location

Vienna

Data

• Building: four above-ground floors and one underground floor
• Extension: underground car park with six parking spaces and electric vehicle charging points
• Photovoltaic system: 20 modules, total output 9 kWp
• Heat pump: 75 kW

DELTA Services

• Overall project management on behalf of the client
• Architectural planning and design author’s supervision (Delta Pods Architects)
• Tendering and contract award for all trades (Delta Pods Architects)
• Construction Supervision for building works, MEP and electrical engineering (Delta Pods Architects)
• Planning and site coordination in accordance with Health and safety coordination (Delta Pods Architects)
• Structural engineering (VATTER & Partner)
• Building physics (VATTER & Partner)

Project description

The historic residence of the State of Kuwait in Vienna has undergone extensive refurbishment and functional expansion. The revitalisation project focused on preserving the architectural quality of the existing building while creating the conditions for contemporary use. The historic interiors were carefully restored and the floor plans reorganised to improve functionality. High-quality materials, enhanced fire protection and barrier-free accessibility contribute to a future-proof overall concept.

A key element of the project is the new access and extension concept. An underground car park integrated into the hillside provides six parking spaces, including electric charging points. It is connected to the building via barrier-free access and is embedded in the garden landscape by a roof area with extensive greenery.

The redevelopment of existing buildings makes an important contribution to resource-efficient construction. At the Residence of the State of Kuwait, the preservation and refurbishment of the historic building fabric were combined with optimisation of the building envelope and modern building services.

A 75 kW heat pump and a photovoltaic system comprising 20 modules with a total capacity of 9 kWp support the building’s energy-efficient operation. The landscaped roof of the underground car park also contributes to the high-quality integration of the extension into the surrounding outdoor space.

The result is a high-quality overall ensemble that combines protected historic building fabric, contemporary architectural interventions and sustainable building technology.

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