{"id":42154,"date":"2026-01-10T09:57:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-10T09:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tonality.de\/news\/quartier-wolkersdorf-tonality-terracotta-with-character\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T12:21:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T12:21:01","slug":"quartier-wolkersdorf-tonality-terracotta-with-character","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tonality.de\/en\/news\/quartier-wolkersdorf-tonality-terracotta-with-character\/","title":{"rendered":"Quartier Wolkersdorf: TONALITY\u00ae Terracotta with Character"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

With the newly created \u201cQuartier Wolkersdorf\u201d in Austria, the architectural office Atelier Deubner Lopez ZT OG has realized a vibrant place for community, culture, and faith. Through a careful renovation and selective extensions, the former parish center has been transformed into a modern, multifunctional building. The decision to use a Tonality terracotta fa\u00e7ade underscores the aim of making timeless values such as durability, responsibility, and authenticity visible. The terracotta elements not only provide architectural accents but also stand out for their longevity, resilience, and freedom from maintenance. The combination of profiled terracotta panels and delicate squares ensures a precisely structured fa\u00e7ade. Natural tones and high-quality surfaces create a harmonious connection with the historical surroundings.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

In Lower Austria\u2019s Wolkersdorf, Quartier Wolkersdorf represents a forward-looking community project that unites the needs of the church, municipality, and culture under one roof. The former parish center was completely gutted, partially deconstructed, and transformed into a multifunctional event venue through targeted new additions\u2014all within just 16 months. The planning focused on sustainability, respectful handling of the existing structure, and a durable, architecturally refined building envelope. \n \n<\/p>\n\n

Three Levels for Community and Function<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

The new complex extends across three levels, combining different uses: \nThe ground floor houses the parish, while the upper floors are used by the municipality. \nThe heart of the building is a multipurpose hall for up to 400 people, complemented by flexible group rooms, catering areas, and auxiliary spaces. \nThe brick-concrete hybrid structure underwent comprehensive energy optimization while largely preserving the existing framework to maximize the use of embodied energy and conserve resources. \nWith green roofs, photovoltaic systems, and connection to the local district heating network, the building meets the highest ecological standards. \nCertification under the Austrian klimaaktiv Gold Standard proves its strong commitment to environmental responsibility.<\/p>\n\n

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The \u201cQuartier Wolkersdorf\u201d presents itself as a new architectural focal point in the town center \u2013 defined by its distinctive Tonality terracotta fa\u00e7ade in various colors and forms.<\/em> Photo: Michael Baumgartner | KiTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

A Fa\u00e7ade with Depth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

The Tonality terracotta fa\u00e7ade gives the building its distinctive appearance. It is not only a visual highlight but also an expression of a consistently sustainable approach to construction. Covering a total fa\u00e7ade area of 625 square meters, it divides the building into two visually distinct sections: The lower section, in the shade \u201cToscana,\u201d features a smooth surface with irregular vertical joints\u2014created both by transitions between elements and deliberately integrated false joints. The upper section, in the light \u201cCream\u201d tone, displays a custom-developed relief design featuring staggered ribs between 50 and 15 millimeters wide. The 50 mm ribs form the prominent, foreground fa\u00e7ade structure, while the 15 mm ribs are recessed and optically understated. \n \nDepending on the time of day, the fa\u00e7ade subtly changes its appearance, revealing the textural depth of the terracotta surfaces. The natural coloring and pleasant tactile quality of the terracotta elements also ensure a seamless connection with the adjacent parish church.<\/p>\n\n

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High-quality craftsmanship, precise edges, and a matte surface give the fa\u00e7ade structure, depth, and a special sense of value.<\/em> Photo: Michael Baumgartner | KiTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

More about the TONALITY\u00ae Terracotta Fa\u00e7ade<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Vertically arranged terracotta squares support the fa\u00e7ade\u2019s structure while also serving as privacy screens. The 50 x 50 mm squares, combined with the other components, generate a calm yet varied surface effect. Their dimensions continue the lines of the 50 mm terracotta ribs consistently. The play of light and shadow unfolds both on the exterior and interior\u2014an architectural detail of true added value. \nFor this project, a total of 143 linear meters of \u201cCream\u201d tonal squares were produced and installed in a suspended configuration.<\/p>\n\n

Fa\u00e7ade Quality for Generations<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Tonality terracotta is fired at high temperatures, giving it a dense, scratch-resistant, and colorfast surface. It is resistant to frost, UV radiation, and common forms of soiling such as moss, algae growth, or graffiti. This ensures that even in public environments, the fa\u00e7ade remains visually appealing and virtually maintenance-free\u2014an investment built to last for generations.<\/p>\n\n

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Atmospheric play of light: The terracotta fa\u00e7ade of Quartier Wolkersdorf reveals its unique radiance even at dusk.<\/em> Photo: Michael Baumgartner | KiTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Light, Robust, Efficient: The Advantages of a Weight-Optimized Fa\u00e7ade<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Another advantage of the Tonality fa\u00e7ade is its low weight: \nAt 36 to 38 kilograms per square meter, it weighs significantly less than conventional double-chamber fa\u00e7ade bricks, which can exceed 60 kilograms per square meter with similar visible geometry. \n \nThis low self-weight makes the system particularly attractive for renovations where structural load capacity is limited. It also allows for a lighter substructure\u2014requiring less material, fewer fasteners and wall anchors, and resulting in fewer thermal bridges. \n \nFor fa\u00e7ade areas of around 1,000 square meters, transportation requirements for Tonality terracotta elements are reduced by approximately one truckload compared to double-shell systems. \nAll raw materials are sourced within a 25-kilometer radius of the production site, strengthening regional value creation.<\/p>\n\n

A Future-Oriented Fa\u00e7ade Solution<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Quartier Wolkersdorf stands as a model for architecture that unites aesthetic quality, technical innovation, and ecological responsibility. \nThe ventilated Tonality terracotta fa\u00e7ade combines lasting quality with timeless design ambition, flexible application, and efficient use of resources\u2014from local raw material extraction to installation. It offers architects a sustainable fa\u00e7ade solution with true character.<\/p>\n\n

Project Data<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

Project<\/strong>: Extension and conversion of the existing parish center into a multifunctional event building, Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel, AustriaClients<\/strong>: Parish of Wolkersdorf (Archdiocese of Vienna) and Municipality of Wolkersdorf, both in Wolkersdorf im Weinviertel, AustriaProject management<\/strong>: DELTA AG, Vienna & Wels, AustriaArchitecture and site supervision<\/strong>: Atelier Deubner Lopez ZT OG, G\u00e4nserndorf, AustriaTerracotta fa\u00e7ade<\/strong>: Tonality, WerothFa\u00e7ade construction period<\/strong>: July to December 2024Overall construction period<\/strong>: Autumn 2023 to January 2025<\/p>\n\n

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A spectrum of terracotta colors: The tones \u201cLight Cream\u201d and \u201cToscana\u201d merge into a harmonious composition that defines Quartier Wolkersdorf. Light, friendly cream brings brightness and openness to the fa\u00e7ade, while warm, Mediterranean Toscana adds an earthy accent.<\/em> Photo: Michael Baumgartner | KiTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

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Sowohl die Squares als auch die reliefierten Keramikelemente folgen dem Prinzip der Vertikalit\u00e4t. Beide verbinden sich dank des konsequent eingesetzten 50-Millimeter-Ma\u00dfes zu einer harmonischen Einheit.<\/em> Foto: Michael Baumgartner | KiTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

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