Somehow it is still palpable: the unique turning point in time that this building ushered in. As a post and telegraph headquarters, the distinctive corner building with the prominent clock tower in Zollergasse was built to the plans of Eugen Fassbender to bring the world closer together through new technology. It was the beginning of the communication and information age – nothing was truly far away anymore, and the corners of the world were reachable at the push of a button. This authentic Gründerzeit building, constructed in 1909–1910, served as an interface; back then, it was a high-tech building.
The residential project now taking shape not only pays respect to its history with the name Telegraph Yards. The architectural transformation into apartments and city residences keeps the listed elements such as the exterior façade, clock tower, rooflines, as well as the vestibule and staircases inside intact, while modern solutions from the first floor up to the previously unused attic levels create a symbiosis of today’s living standards with the historic fabric.
In total, 28 luxury apartments, an exclusive retail space, as well as a stylish studio are being created in Telegraph Yards. As a counterpoint to the bustle of the neighborhood, you will find tranquility in the newly designed inner courtyards. A pergola made of sound-absorbing louvers, façade or roof greening, and translucent textile elements with sun and privacy screening functions create a unique atmosphere. Almost like a summer retreat in Semmering – right in the Seventh. 23 of the 33 residential units also offer the luxury of outdoor spaces such as a loggia, balcony, or terrace, which—especially in the attic levels, thanks to the topography and towering building height—reveal breathtaking views over Vienna. Grand Living - from the single apartment to the luxury living dream.
A special focus is placed on quality of life, meaning preserving what is good and combining it with progress, as can be found here in countless technical details. This also includes the services available to residents of Telegraph Yards. The concierge, by welcoming residents and guests, provides a pleasant sense of security – just like in big-city life on New York’s Park Avenue.
