Eric Owen Moss Architects, established in 1973 by Eric Owen Moss, operates primarily from Culver City, California, but has participated in several significant projects in and around Vienna, Austria, under the direction of Moss and local collaborators. The firm is recognized for an experimental approach to architecture, merging new design with the transformation of existing structures.
In Vienna, Eric Owen Moss Architects has been involved in projects such as the extension of the University of Applied Arts (Angewandte) and the revitalization proposal for the Ottakringer Brewery. The University of Applied Arts project reimagined a set of historic buildings by connecting them with contemporary glass-enclosed bridges and creating new subterranean spaces integrated into a central garden. The scheme earned third place in an international competition and was developed in association with Viennese architect Susanne Zottl and consultants including Buro Happold. The proposed extension covers 22,500 square meters and addresses circulation and spatial organization across 19th, 20th, and 21st-century buildings.
Another Vienna-based project, the Ottakringer Brewery redevelopment, proposed combining the historic brewery’s infrastructure with new mixed-use elements, including public event spaces, parks, hospitality, and religious functions. Both projects highlight the firm’s interest in integrating old and new, emphasizing that architecture should remain in flux rather than favoring a defined historic or modern stance.
Eric Owen Moss Architects has received more than 150 design awards internationally and is known for collaborations with local partners on large, complex urban projects. The Vienna commissions show the practice’s distinct, idea-driven architectural approach within a European context.