At 60, Architect Andreas Schmitzer Reflects on His Career's Masterpiece: The Danube Flats
Architect Andreas Schmitzer, turning 60 on January 16, reflects on his career's magnum opus, the Danube Flats project, completed after an extraordinary twelve years. This feat may be hard to match due to age calculator limits in the profession.
Schmitzer's firm, with around 500 projects under its belt, faced numerous setbacks. Financial issues, divorces, and even a client's imprisonment derailed some. The Danube Flats, however, stands out due to its unique challenges. Technically, the site was complex, with a highway, the Reichsbrücke bridge, and a subway running alongside it. The Reichsbrücke itself had to be lifted to prevent subsidence.
Schmitzer led a team of specialist planners, including façade engineers and fire safety experts, for a decade. Reconciling everyone's wishes - the city's, neighbours', and the developer's - was a significant hurdle. Despite these challenges, Schmitzer feels a sense of pride and humility in bringing the project to life.
The Danube Flats project, completed after twelve years, is a testament to Schmitzer's dedication and the team's collective effort. Its extraordinary duration may be difficult to match in the future, not just due to technical complexities but also age calculator limits in a career.
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