Penthouse Vienna

Renovation

Penthouse Renovation and Modernization in Vienna

A big nest—the kids are about to set out on their own or are already well on their way. What began as an idea to connect the bedroom to the bathroom ended up as a complete renovation.

The two-story penthouse in a prime location in downtown Vienna has it all—the charm of an older building, a rooftop terrace, and plenty of space for a large family and their adorable dog. The couple was in the process of having the bedroom and bathroom layout changed. The contractor’s plan was ready. They packed it up, hoping to find inspiration, and stopped by Ecker on Schubertring while searching for a new bed. And because the contractor’s solution was uninspired and left room for improvement, it was a breeze for Dominik Petz to sketch out a much more appealing solution after asking a few targeted questions.

Impressed by his ideas, they took the first step toward collaborating. Following the consultation on the natural design, this led to a commission to plan the upper floor as well.

Months of renovations and water damage

Across the approximately 400 square meters, the good elements were preserved, the tried-and-true underwent careful modernization, and the “horrible” parts were replaced. As befits good interior design, workflows were reevaluated, familiar routines were questioned, and opportunities for improvement were identified.

Just as the renovation was entering the home stretch—nearly at the end of months of remodeling and modernization work—water damage from the apartment above came to complicate matters. Sealed off and dust-tight, no one noticed for a long time that the apartment—which was only occupied sporadically—was causing a massive problem in the rooms not affected by the renovation, where all the household goods had been stored… As a result, the clients had to part with a great deal of their belongings, suffered painful losses, and in the end, it actually turned into a complete renovation.

To list the sheer number of interventions, renovation measures, ingenious solutions, and custom approaches would go beyond the scope of this account. The fact is: this project is a prime example of what our planning team can achieve in collaboration with our in-house experts at Ecker Carpentry. After the renovation, the penthouse is a cohesive, modern—and by no means trendy—living experience spread over two floors.
The family feels right at home in their renovated nest; they are completely satisfied and happy. It doesn’t get any better than this.

Custom Remodeling

NamePenthouse Vienna

PlaceVienna

Renovation2022-2023

ServiceRenovation and Redesign – Interior Design, Custom Furniture, Kerakoll Color Collection

SectorResidential

FotocreditMW_Architekturfotografie

Boffi Kitchens | De Padova Furniture | ADL Doors

Boffi Kitchen Island

The kitchen island is the focal point of the upper floor. With its Sky Gold Marble cabinetry, impressive, striking sink, and breakfast bar made of Old Pinewood, it adds subtle accents without overwhelming the space.

Tall Cabinets with Kerakoll Coating

The tall cabinets open all the way, and the panels slide neatly into the side panels to save space.

The custom-made tall kitchen cabinet units were hand-painted with Kerakoll Color Collection.

Kerakoll Flooring

Due to numerous renovations over the years, the existing hardwood floor was no longer continuous. The solution was to stabilize the floor and coat it with Kerakoll Color Collection.

ADL Glass Doors

Where there were no existing interior doors in older buildings, and where new, see-through room dividers were needed, custom-built ADL doors were installed.