1 June 2026
2. Baudialog
How can architecture help a hotel establish itself as a meeting place for the city’s community or as part of the local neighbourhood infrastructure? In short: what does the hotel give back to the city? Does the city need more hotel beds, and if so, in which category? How does Airbnb affect the housing market and the hotel industry?
At the 2nd Baudialog at Hotel Gilbert, Norbert Kettner (Vienna Tourism), Bernd Schlacher (restaurateur and hotelier), Daniela Enzi (WertInvest), Cornelia Dlabaja (sociologist and cultural studies scholar), Markus Reiter (Head of the Neubau District) and Erich Bernard (BWM Designers & Architects) discussed the role of tourism in urban development, the hotel as a place of social cohesion, and new approaches and alliances – economic, social and urban – under the title “The Hotel and the City”.
29 May 2026
Now open!
BWM for Moxy Budapest Downtown. Interior design for the first Moxy Hotel in Hungary, with 281 rooms and public areas. Now open!
28 May 2026
Shortlist!
The ‘Austria Pavilion EXPO 2025 Osaka’ has been shortlisted three times for the ADC Awards (Art Directors Club Germany) – including in the category ‘Architecture, Public & Urban Design / Architectural Installation’. Warm congratulations to everyone involved!
26 May 2026
new edition
In "Triest für Fortgeschrittene" Erich Bernard and Georges Desrues take readers to historic sites with pasts that are by turns glorious and dark, shed light on the city’s architectural heritage, and recommend the best seaside resorts and the trendiest bars for an aperitivo. Now available, the revised and updated new edition of the bestseller.
18 May 2026
Artfully staged …
The lobby of the 25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier in Vienna has been given a new design. BWM have created features that blur the line between reality and illusion, as well as new zoning arrangements to improve processes such as communication.
7 May 2026
Competition Gmünd – won!
We are delighted to announce that we have won the competition for the extension of the Palm House in Gmünd! The Palm House, dating from the mid-19th century and located in the Schlosspark in Gmünd, will become the focal point of the Lower Austrian State Exhibition in 2028. To this end, the listed historic building will be renovated and an extension will be added.
4 May 2026
Reuse.
The timber spiral of our Austria Pavilion (EXPO 2025 Osaka) has been officially adopted by the Japanese city of Matsumoto, and its reconstruction is now underway. According to the current schedule, the rebuilt structure will be inaugurated in front of the city’s Harmony Music Hall in early August 2027. We are thrilled it has found a new home!
23 April 2026
Before & after.
For more than four years now, the green façade of Hotel Gilbert has enriched the cityscape in one of the most historic quarters of the Seventh District, Spittelberg. Inside too, the hotel is an enchanting floral wonderland where guests are greeted by abundant greenery and a cosy, Scandinavian atmosphere.
15 April 2026
BWM für Gerstner VIECON
The food service areas at VIECON Vienna Congress & Convention Center, run by culinary partner Gerstner, were due for a refresh and a new concept. BWM Designers & Architects were brought in to handle the interior design of six of the eight areas, covering a total area of 2,350m². The aim was to create a consistent overall look while still giving each space its own character through thoughtful details as well as a coordinated selection of materials and colours.
13 April 2026
Off to Ljubljana!
Erich Bernard and Georges Desrues share the best stories and insider tips on architecture, history, cuisine and the local way of life in their book *Ljubljana für Fortgeschrittene* – from wine tasting in the Vipava Valley and bear watching in the Gottschee to authentic seafood in Piran, and much more. Take a look ...
9 April 2026
Architektur im Radio
For "a_palaver - Architektur im Radio" podcast Markus Kaplan explains how historical heritage and contemporary requirements interact productively, why strategic workshops with clients form the starting point of BWM's bespoke design process, and how this gives rise to a specific design language in each case… Listen here.
7 April 2026
Finalist!
Out of almost 900 submissions, we’re excited to announce that A by Adina Vienna Danube was named as one of three finalists in the Upscale Hotel category for the 22nd annual Hospitality Design Awards! Congratulations to everyone involved!
26 March 2026
Top 10!
We are excited to share that Palais Mailberger Hof has been nominated for the “Hotel Design Award 2026” as one of 10 hotels from seven European countries - congratulations to everyone involved! The award ceremony will take place as part of the 196+ forum in Milan on 20 April.
23 March 2026
Osterkonzert!
Jazz@BWM live at the Schönbrunn Easter Market: Wednesday 25 March at 3 pm.
18 March 2026
Gewonnen!
We have won the competition Eibengasse urban district BP L1, a privately funded residential development in Vienna comprising 170 flats – we are delighted, congratulations to the whole team and our partners!
17 March 2026
Silber!
We are delighted to share that Cafe am Dom was awarded "Winner of the Month" (February) with Silver at the FRAME Awards – congratulations to everyone involved! It was also one of the most viewed entries in February...
10 March 2026
Jazz@BWM im Funkhaus!
Jazz@BWM live at the Vienna Funkhaus as part of the Turn On 2026 architecture festival. On Friday, 13 March, starting at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free. Cu there!
10 March 2026
Turn on
Turn On 2026 with Markus Kaplan (BWM) and Ivan Perkovic (Rhomberg Bau) on "Funkhaus Wien – Culture Mall & Living" - 12 March. at 5:10 p.m. Cu there!
9 March 2026
Zero Project Award
The Parliamentary Administration was honoured at the Zero Project Conference 2026 in the UNO City for its accessibility – as one of a total of 560 international submissions, 82 of which received awards, only two of which were from Austria. Congratulations!
4 March 2026
Jazz Aperitivo!
For the second time, we are organising a trip to Portugal with our new QUARTETO TUDO BEM – this time featuring Cosy Famous as part of the weekly Open House Aperitivo on Thursday, 5 March, starting at 8 p.m. Tickets are available at https://www.tudo-bem.at/ or directly in the shop at Margartenplatz.
3 March 2026
Schnitzel rocks!
„Schnitzel rocks!“ at Figlmüllers Café am Dom, designed by BWM. Cu there!
23 February 2026
EuroShop 2026
András Klopfer, partner bwm retail & BWM Designers & Architects, will be attending the EuroShop 2026, No.1 Retail Trade Fair, on Wednesday 25 and Thursday 26 February in Düsseldorf. Cu there!
19 February 2026
BWM for XO Grill
The interior design for the new location at Riemergasse plays with contrasts: raw and pure in structure, warm in tone. Glass meets brick, selected, genuine materials meet clean lines. Respect for existing structures as a design guideline. Cu there!
17 February 2026
Building future. Preserving history.
Our heritage protection experts are carrying out a historical building study for the Südbahnhotel at Semmering, in collaboration with DenkMalNeo. Stay tuned, more to come ...