10 November 2026
3 x Longlist!
No fewer than three of our projects have made it onto the longlist for the 2026 ELLA BRIGGS Awards – we’re excited! ‘rooms by wolfensson’ and ‘Cafe am Dom’ in the Hospitality category, and ‘Rathauskeller’ in the Heritage category. Congratulations to everyone involved!
9 November 2026
Baudialog #3
Austria’s architectural heritage is a key reason to visit the country; yet, at the same time, many historic tourist buildings stand empty. It often seems easier and cheaper to build new structures, to replace existing ones with new ones rather than to renovate and redevelop them. “The Existing Stock as a Building Site” was the title of the 3rd "Baudialog" at the Hotel Gilbert – featuring a discussion among Christoph Bazil (Federal Monuments Office), Daniel Jelitzka (JP Immobilien), Thomas Madreiter (City of Vienna), Stefan Ottrubay (Esterházy Betriebe), and Erich Bernard (BWM Designers & Architects), moderated by Franziska Leeb. Thank you very much for the enriching evening!
4 November 2026
Tudo BEM – alles gut
For the third time, we’re heading to Portugal, to the little Portuguese shop on the corner of Margaretenplatz – QUARTETO TUDO BEM featuring Cosy Famous on Friday 6 November at 8 pm. See you there!
2 November 2026
Gold!
We are delighted to share that our project Wiener Rathauskeller has been awarded gold at the FRAME Awards 2026 – it was one of six projects shortlisted in the ‘Entertainment Venue of the year’ category. Congratulations to everyone involved!
28 October 2026
Zum Funkhaus Wien …
Gerhard Girsch, head of architecture and project lead Funkhaus, on BWM’s approach to the Funkhaus Wien …
22 October 2026
Eröffnung in Kienberg!
The listed Hammerherrenhaus and the converted barn in the Kienberg Forest have hereby been officially opened in their new design. Thank you very much for the lovely celebration! We are delighted that the first milestones in this wonderful project have now been achieved. More to come – stay tuned!
20 October 2026
Städtetrip
Fancy a city break this autumn? Here are our recommendations – head to Trieste (Urbanauts Studios Minelli), Budapest (Moxy Budapest Downtown), Salzburg (das Salz), Munich (Revo München), Ljubljana (Hotel Lev) or Prague (Vienna House Diplomat Prague). See you there!
15 October 2026
Adaptive reuse
Adaptive reuse means conversion of an existing building for a purpose other than that for which it was originally built or designed. Redevelopment of existing structures has always been an issue of central importance to us – projects include the transformation of the 25hours Hotel Wien at MuseumsQuartier from a 1970s student residence into a design hotel of the 21st century, the conversion of a former clerical residence into MAGDAS Hotel Vienna City, the redesign of architect Carl Appel's office building as The Hoxton, Vienna, and, most recently, the Funkhaus Wien.
13 October 2026
It's time for good vibes again!
On Wednesday 14 October, it’s that time again – JAZZ@BWM will be playing from 7.00 pm at the Intermezzo Bar in the InterContinental Vienna. See you there!
12 October 2026
Making of ...
Once a year, we cause quite a stir at Margaretenplatz — namely, when the entire BWM team gathers on the steps of Margaretenhof for a group photo. Thank you all, it’s always great fun!
5 October 2026
Take a seat, go for a stroll …
Let us show you some of Vienna’s most beautiful courtyards and peaceful spots, where you can enjoy the sunny autumn days – at Hotel Indigo Vienna, magdas Hotel Vienna City, Hotel Mailberger Hof and Adlerhof.
30 September 2026
Am Lido …
The Ribelli at the 25hours Hotel Museumsquartier has had a makeover and now exudes the carefree atmosphere of a summer’s day on the sunny Lido – we were there for the opening.
29 September 2026
Eröffnet!
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Globenmuseum, we have transformed the former collectors’ cabinet into a multimedia exhibition space. Pictured here is the project team with ÖNB Director-General Michaela Mayr.
28 September 2026
We were out and about ...
BWM at Tag des Denkmals at Schloss Droß and Palmenhaus Gmünd, and Open House Wien at Funkhaus. We were thrilled by the tremendous interest in our projects – thanks for having us and thank you all for coming!
25 September 2026
BWM for Le Labo Fragrances.
Situated within a historic building at Tuchlauben 19, the first lab in Austria was designed to feel like a continuation of what already existed, Rooted in the design language of Viennese Modernism, the space is anchored by a laboratory counter made of satin-finished stainless steel with the brand’s signature rivets, as well as high-gloss vintage tables where fragrances are displayed …
22 September 2026
Open House Wien
As part of the Open House Vienna Festival, Gerhard Girsch, Head of Architecture and Funkhaus Project Manager, will lead a guided tour on September 27, offering insights into the building’s historical and spatial structure and the careful transformation of Austria’s oldest Funkhaus. Admission is free, but space is limited (first-come, first-served). All information about Open House here.
18 September 2026
FRAME Shortlist!
We are excited to share that Wiener Rathauskeller has made it onto the shortlist of FRAME Awards 2026 as one of 6 in the category „Entertainment Venue - congratulations to everyone involved!
14 September 2026
Tag des Denkmals
“Heritage: Value for All” is the theme of this year’s Heritage Day on 27 September – and we’re taking part! At Droß Castle, our team – responsible for the planning and development of a hotel project as part of a renovation – is offering a guided tour (please book in advance). At the Gmünd Palm House, our team will be on hand to answer any questions about the renovation and extension of the Palm House in the castle grounds, which is taking place as part of the Lower Austrian State Exhibition 2028. We look forward to seeing you there! Find all the details about Heritage Day here.
2 September 2026
Need a rest(room)...
Not quite as prominent as the guest area, but important spaces nonetheless – and sometimes popular photo spots...
31 August 2026
Work in progress.
Interior Design for Hotel Intim, Constanta – a listed heritage landmark in Romania, being renovated in order to be reopened as an upper upscale hotel and f&b venue. Stay tuned!
27 August 2026
Sky high!
We can warmly recommend the following rooftops for magnificent views over the city, countryside and river: A by Adina Vienna Danube, The Hoxton Vienna, Sky bar at department store Steffl, Hotel Badeschloss, Grand Hotel Straubinger, Jaz in the City, 25hours Hotel Vienna at MuseumsQuartier, Hotel Galantha.
25 August 2026
Before & after.
Hotel Astoria Wien, Curio Collection by Hilton by BWM. You would be hard pressed to find another hotel in Vienna with more Art Deco flair: at the time it was built, in 1912, it was considered the city’s most modern and sophisticated hotel. Our concept was to preserve its original style, while interpreting and complementing it in a contemporary way and achieving the greatest possible impact with minimally invasive interventions.
18 August 2026
Happy Birthday!
The idea behind grätzlhotels – converting vacant ground-floor shop premises into hotel suites – was born 15 years ago, and has been operating under the URBANAUTS brand for the past 10 years. Congratulations! We are proud to have been part of this wonderful project right from the start!
13 August 2026
How about a sundowner?
Have a seat at Cafe am Dom, Hotel Gilbert, Hotel Galantha, Jaz in the City, Hotel Entners, A by Adina Vienna Danube, The Hoxton Vienna, restaurant Henrici oder Café Restaurant Grenadier … Enjoy!
10 August 2026
BWM sends its regards …
Once a tarpaulin on our construction site at Straubingerplatz, now an accessory on holiday in Bad Gastein …