Kronaus Mitterer Architekten

A Digital Beacon
The House of Digitalization in Tulln is conceived as a flagship project for the digitalization strategy of the state of Lower Austria. The building is intended to act as an interface between the physical and the virtual world and to make the paradigm shift of digitalization tangible.

The project responds both to the existing University of Applied Sciences building and to the campus as a whole. By opening the building towards the city through a transparent ground floor zone, a gateway to the campus is created. At the same time, by connecting to the existing FH building, a shared green courtyard is proposed as a new meeting place on campus. The House of Digitalization is conceived as a contemporary, forward-looking building whose appearance reflects its program. A multi-layered media façade, which can be used in different ways and upgraded over time, makes the content visible to the outside and communicates the theme of digitalization to its surroundings.

A Generous Foyer
The main entrance at the corner leads into a spacious, naturally lit three-storey foyer that forms the vertical central space of the building. From here, visitors can access the adjacent showroom, the FH extension to the west, the restaurant area on the ground floor, as well as the upper floors and the basement. The first floor accommodates the start-up and co-working area, while the second floor houses the extension of the university of applied sciences. An attractive meeting area “floats” above the showroom and offers views of the surrounding environment.

Interface Between the Digital and the Physical World
The showroom forms the “heart” of the House of Digitalization. This is where digitalization is made tangible and accessible. Architecturally, the importance of the showroom is emphasized through its height and generous spatial volume. The spacious proportions, combined with visual connections and views from all floors, create a strong spatial experience. Functionally, the showroom is designed as a highly flexible space that can accommodate a wide range of future uses, ensuring long-term adaptability.