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This
building was controversial from its inception. It is
in the heart of the city, in the shadow of some of Vienna's
oldest and greatest architectural masterpieces. So the
intrusion of a modern glass-and-concrete building met
with resistance. But the architects did a great job
of introducing a building that that coexists and complements
the buildings around it. The facade is mostly glass,
and reflects the mighty Stephansdom across the way.
Instead of stark rows of stone, the lower floors are
asymmetrical, and blocks of marble jut out from the
building at odd angles. The result is a modern building
housing offices, restaurants, and shops without ruining
the old-world feel of Stephansplatz.
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