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The **Architekturzentrum Wien** (Az W) stands as Austria's premier architecture museum, housed within Vienna's vibrant MuseumsQuartier cultural district. Founded in 1993 as a landmark recognition of architecture's significance to Austrian culture, this institution has evolved into an internationally acclaimed center for architectural discourse and discovery. Spanning 2,000 square meters, the Az W invites visitors on a captivating journey through 150 years of Austrian architectural achievement. The museum's stunning permanent exhibition, "Hot Questions – Cold Storage," showcases an unparalleled collection of 20th and 21st-century Austrian architecture, featuring original drawings, models, documents, and personal archives of renowned architects. Beyond static displays, the museum pulses with life through over 500 annual events—from intimate workshops and symposia to engaging city expeditions and film screenings. What truly sets the Az W apart is its commitment to bridging the gap between architectural professionals and everyday enthusiasts. Whether you're an architecture aficionado or simply curious about how design shapes urban life, this museum transforms complex concepts into accessible, immersive experiences. It's a place where Austria's architectural heritage meets contemporary global perspectives, making it an essential destination for anyone seeking to understand how buildings and cities define our world.

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Four hundred pieces of architecture are hidden inside this Museumsplatz building—wild LEGO replicas, models, sketches, and Barbie dolls exposing a shocking truth: hardly any women work in architecture! The entire collection fills exactly two thousand square meters, exploring seven burning questions about how buildings shape our world. You'll find legendary work from Otto Wagner and Adolf Loos. Austria's ONLY architecture museum, completely reimagined in 2022 to make architecture feel like an adventure.

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  • :Das Architekturzentrum Wien ist das einzige Museum in Österreich, das sich ausschließlich der Architektur widmet und wurde 1993 auf Initiative von Bund und Stadt Wien gegründet, um Architektur als zentrales Element der österreichischen Kultur zu etablieren.
  • Im Jahr 2022 wurde die Dauerausstellung 'Hot Questions – Cold Storage' komplett neu gestaltet und präsentiert die österreichische Architekturgeschichte des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts spielerisch und sinnlich – mit über 100 Nachlässen, Modellen, Zeichnungen und Möbeln, die Besucher aktiv erforschen können.
  • Das Az W startete 2018 als erstes Architekturmuseum weltweit eine Serie von Soloschauen ausschließlich mit Architektinnen, darunter Denise Scott Brown, Tatiana Bilbao und Yasmeen Lari, und setzt damit ein starkes Zeichen für Vielfalt und Gleichstellung in der Architektur.
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