Zaha Hadid
The British architect of Iraqi descent was born in Baghdad in 1950, and is one of the most well-renowned designers today.
She moved to London at the age of 22 and attended the renowned Architectural Association School of Architecture.
10 years later she founded her own architecture firm in the city. In 2004, she became the first woman to be awarded with the highest honour in architecture, the Pritzker Prize.
Zaha Hadid was a designer who is known for her modern and unique structures. Her designs are visions of the future. In 2016, the star architect died unexpectedly following a heart attack.
The unique architecture of the Hungerburgbahn has received several awards:
2007 Travel & Leisure Award, USA
2008 RIBA European Award, UK
2008 Architektur und Tirol, Austria
2008 Nominated for the RIBA Sterling Prize
Onward Journey to the Seegrube and Hafelekar
After arriving at the Hungerburg, the journey continues with the panorama cable cars of the Seegrube and Hafelekar cable railways and the picture begins to change: The carefully renovated station buildings, originally designed by the historic Tyrolean architect Franz Baumann, become the centre of attention. As the cable car rises and gets closer and closer to the top of the mountain, the hustle and bustle of the city becomes lost in the beauty of nature.
The Seegrube and Hafelekar Cable Railways
The three stations of the Seegrube and Hafelekar Cable Railways were built in 1927/1928 and were planned by architect Franz Baumann in the “Tiroler Moderne” style. The buildings are listed as protected monuments and have remained intact to this day.
Despite restrictions on creative freedom, Franz Baumann created structures which are unique in terms of design and construction. With his extraordinary talent, a love for nature and respect for the landscape, Baumann managed to plan structures for a cable railway which are still very much appreciated today.