Wilhelm Holzbauer Facts for Kids

Wilhelm Holzbauer (born September 3, 1930 – died June 15, 2019) was an important Austrian architect. He was born in Vienna, the capital city of Austria. People knew him as a "pragmatic" (meaning practical and sensible) modernist architect. This means he designed buildings in a modern style that were also very functional.

He studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology from 1950 to 1953. His teacher there was a famous architect named Clemens Holzmeister. Later, from 1956 to 1957, Wilhelm Holzbauer studied in the United States at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) as a Fulbright Scholar. This is a special scholarship that allows students to study abroad.

From 1977 to 1998, he taught architecture as a professor at the University of Applied Arts Vienna. He helped teach many new architects during his time there.

Wilhelm Holzbauer passed away in Vienna on June 15, 2019, when he was 88 years old.

Famous Buildings by Holzbauer
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Famous Buildings by Holzbauer

Wilhelm Holzbauer designed many well-known buildings. His most famous works include the Linz Hauptbahnhof (Linz Central Station) in Linz, Austria, and the Gasometer, Vienna.

Linz Central Station

The Linz Central Station is a large and modern train station. It was built between 2001 and 2005. This building is a great example of how Holzbauer combined modern design with practical uses.

The Vienna Gasometers

The Gasometers are a very unique project. These were old gas storage tanks that Holzbauer helped turn into new buildings. They now contain homes, offices, and shops. This project showed his skill in reusing old structures for new purposes.

Other Notable Works

He also designed other important buildings like the Landhaus in Bregenz, the Andromeda Tower, and the Tech Gate Tower in Vienna. These buildings show his consistent modern style and his ability to create impressive structures.