30 Best Architecture and Design Firms in Austria

These Austrian designers are pioneering leaders in sustainability, social housing, cultural programs and more.

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These annual rankings were last updated on August 1, 2025. Want to see your firm on next year’s list? Continue reading for more on how you can improve your studio’s ranking.

Bordering Germanic, Mediterranean and Eastern European lands, Austria’s architecture hints at its neighboring cultures — even while remaining regionally specific. Home to picturesque landscapes, Austrian design is greatly attuned to its environmental contexts, while its urban spaces are more so linked to Europe’s general architectural program.

Vienna, for example, demonstrates an expansive portfolio of Baroque and Gothic gems. Italian influences were prominent in the nation throughout the 18th century, evident in the famed Belvedere Palace and the Salzburg Cathedral. Most impressive and best known is the nation’s regional rendition of Art Nouveau. Austrian architectural history cannot be told without citing the great Secession Movement, which included the stylized designs of notable architects Joseph Maria Olbirch and Otto Wagner. From the Maison des Majoliques to the famed Secession Building, one will encounter a variety of ornate structures distinct to Austria and made possible by Secessionist thinkers.

And today’s contemporary design program continues to reflect the nation’s history, culture and landscape, generating a paradigm that seesaws between variety and tradition. Of course, the country is a pioneering leader in social housing.

With so many architecture firms to choose from, it’s challenging for clients to identify the industry leaders that will be an ideal fit for their project needs. Fortunately, Architizer is able to provide guidance on the top design firms in Austria based on more than a decade of data and industry knowledge.

How are these architecture firms ranked?

The following ranking has been created according to key statistics that demonstrate each firm’s level of architectural excellence. The following metrics have been accumulated to establish each architecture firm’s ranking, in order of priority:

The number of A+Awards won (2013 to 2025)
The number of A+Awards finalists (2013 to 2025)
The number of projects selected as “Project of the Day” (2009 to 2025)
The number of projects selected as “Featured Project” (2009 to 2025)
The number of projects uploaded to Architizer (2009 to 2025)

Each of these metrics is explained in more detail at the foot of this article. This ranking list will be updated annually, taking into account new achievements of Austria architecture firms throughout the year.

Without further ado, here are the 30 best architecture firms in Austria:

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17. Lechner & Lechner Architects

The architecture office Lechner & Lechner has been dealing with a wide range of architectural tasks and issues since 1987. In particular, building in a historical context and the topic of sustainable building in all its facets have been part of our core competencies from the very beginning. The functions of the European city as well as the prevention of urban escape by uniting and interweaving areas of life is one of our heartfelt concerns.

With regard to the materialization of our projects, experience has been gained in many types of construction over the decades. Thanks to our focus on sustainability, we were able to realize many projects in general in wood construction and in the inner-city area with its spatial densification in wood hybrid construction.

Some of Lechner & Lechner Architects’ most prominent projects include: