📋 Tender Overview
After more than 130 years of almost uninterrupted operation the parliament building had reached the end of its technical life. In order to preserve the building and make it fit for the future the renovation of the building on Viennas Ringstrasse was unanimously approved by the parliamentary groups in 2014. From 2014 to 2017 comprehensive preparatory measures were taken alternative quarters were created in the Hofburg and Heldenplatz and finally the entire parliamentary operation was relocated in 2017. Construction began in 2018. After five years of renovation the building now shines in new splendor.Around 55000 m of net floor space 740 windows and 600 historic doors as well as 500 historic chandeliers and luminaires were renovated. The usable area was expanded by around 10000 m. The main architectural innovations are the new glass dome above the National Council Chamber with a diameter of 28 meters and an area of 550 m. This is the first time daylight enters the hall. Directly under the dome is the new visitor walkway Plenarium. The National Council chamber was also flattened and the plenum partially rearranged to ensure accessibility.The entire piano nobile was functionally restructured. Committee rooms were rearranged and the former budget chamber was converted into the Federal Council chamber. In the attic previously unused areas were expanded. This resulted in the 800 m Kelsen restaurant four 400 m terraces and two glazed multifunctional rooms. The entire roof has been newly covered and four new main staircases provide a central connection to all upper and lower floors for the first time.On the ground floor areas previously inaccessible to the public have also been developed. Two investigative committee premises were built under the National Council Chamber and under the Federal Assembly Hall. The highlight for visitors is the new visitor centre Demokratikum Erlebnis Parlament which was created on 1500 m directly under the columned hall and in adjacent halls.
