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Karl Heinz
Karl Heinz (born 14 November 1938) is an Austrian architect. With two colleagues, as the firm Heinz & Mathoi & Streli, he built private homes in the alpine landscape of Tyrol, schools, offices and public buildings, among others. Life and career Heinz was born in Vienna, the second of five children of a doctor's family. The family moved to Innsbruck in 1947. In 1965, Heinz graduated in architecture from the Technischen Hochschule in Wien ab. He first worked from 1965 to 1973 in Düsseldorf, including the project Cologne-Bonn Airport. From 1973, Heinz collaborated with two colleagues, Dieter Mathoi and Jörg Streli, as the firm Heinz & Mathoi & Streli. Friedrich Achleitner commented about their projects that they influenced the new specific architecture considerably ("... einen großen Einfluss auf die öffentliche Wahrnehmung der neuen Tiroler Architektur genommen"). While they created many buildings jointly, each architect also pursued his own projects. They built a home fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TU Wien
TU Wien (TUW; german: Technische Universität Wien; still known in English as the Vienna University of Technology from 1975–2014) is one of the major universities in Vienna, Austria. The university finds high international and domestic recognition in teaching as well as in research, and it is a highly esteemed partner of innovation-oriented enterprises. It currently has about 28,100 students (29% women), eight faculties and about 5,000 staff members (3,800 academics). The university's teaching and research is focused on engineering, computer science, and natural sciences. History The institution was founded in 1815 by Emperor Francis I of Austria as the '' k.k. Polytechnische Institut'' (Imperial-Royal Polytechnic Institute). The first rector was Johann Joseph von Prechtl. It was renamed the ''Technische Hochschule'' (College of Technology) in 1872. When it began granting doctoral and higher degrees in 1975, it was renamed the ''Technische Universität Wien'' (Vienna Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feldkirch, Vorarlberg
Feldkirch () is a medieval town in the western Austrian state of Vorarlberg, bordering on Switzerland and Liechtenstein. It is the administrative centre of the Feldkirch district. After Dornbirn, it is the second most populous town in Vorarlberg. The westernmost point in Austria lies in Feldkirch on the river Rhine, at the tripoint between Austria, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. History This beautiful medieval town, which remains well preserved to this day, was mentioned as a city for the first time in 1218, after Count Hugo von Montfort built the "Schattenburg", a castle which still is the major landmark of Feldkirch. Other sights in the town include the Gothic-style cathedral of St. Nikolaus. Feldkirch was the birthplace of Rheticus, and is currently the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Feldkirch. From 1651 to 1773 and from 1856 to 1979, Feldkirch was the home of the Jesuit school Stella Matutina. March 1799 saw two clashes between the forces of the First Fren ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Living People
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1938 Births
Events January * January 1 ** The new constitution of Estonia enters into force, which many consider to be the ending of the Era of Silence and the authoritarian regime. ** State-owned railway networks are created by merger, in France (SNCF) and the Netherlands (Nederlandse Spoorwegen – NS). * January 20 – King Farouk of Egypt marries Safinaz Zulficar, who becomes Queen Farida, in Cairo. * January 27 – The Honeymoon Bridge at Niagara Falls, New York, collapses as a result of an ice jam. February * February 4 ** Adolf Hitler abolishes the War Ministry and creates the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces), giving him direct control of the German military. In addition, he dismisses political and military leaders considered unsympathetic to his philosophy or policies. General Werner von Fritsch is forced to resign as Commander of Chief of the German Army following accusations of homosexuality, and replaced by General Walther von ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bramberg
Bramberg am Wildkogel is a municipality in the district of Zell am See ( Pinzgau region), in the state of Salzburg, Austria. The town lies at the south foot of the high Wildkogel mountain. The town's average elevation is . History In ancient times, the area around Bramberg was a copper-ore mining center. Belonging to the municipality Leitengut, Bramberg was mentioned in 925 as the oldest parish in the upper Salzachtal river valley and in 1160 was named as "Prentenperige" for the first time. The mining was taken up again in 1829 and finally abandoned in 1863. Attempts at mining again in the 20th century later failed. Also the famous emerald mines in Habachtal, alongside Norway and Italy, are the only emerald mine locations in Europe. Coat of arms The crest shows: "In blue two towering battlements of silver, and at the sign above the left edge of offensive. From the right side of the higher pinnacle comes a golden horse. "It is a representation of the old war-horse Fjuri of the Kn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mödling
Mödling () is the capital of the Austrian district of the same name located approximately 14 km south of Vienna. Mödling lies in Lower Austria's industrial zone (Industrieviertel). The Mödlingbach, a brook which rises in the Vienna Woods, flows through the town. Near Achau it joins with the Schwechat. Woodland occupies a large part of the municipality, part of the Föhrenberge ('Pine Mountains'). Located immediately south of Vienna, and within the boundaries of the district of Mödling, is one of the largest shopping centres in Europe: Shopping City Süd (SCS). Geography Grapes are grown on the slopes of the Wienerwald; the area is called ''Thermenregion'', where one can find much ''Heurigen'' (the most recent year's wine). Wiener Neudorf to the east, and Maria Enzersdorf to the north, merge directly into Mödling. South of Mödling is Gumpoldskirchen, separated by the Eichkogel with its very special flora. In the west a narrow street runs through Vorderbrühl, form ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Telfs
Telfs is a market town in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol, west of Innsbruck. It is the third largest municipality in Tyrol. Telfs received its status in 1908 and maintains its own district court. Population References Gallery File:Telfs, Pfarrkirche Sankt Peter und Paul Dm64879 IMG 0729 2019-07-30 14.19.jpg, Pfarrkirche in Telfs File:Telfs.jpg, Franciscanian monastery at Telfs. File:Old Church at Telfs.jpg, Old Church at Telfs. File:Telfs - prostranství před obchodním centrem Inntal Center.jpg, A square in Telfs. File:800 year old house in Telfs.jpg, 800-year-old house in Telfs. File:Old House in Telfs.jpg, Old House in Telfs. See also * 2015 Bilderberg Conference The 2015 Bilderberg Conference took place between 11 and 14 June 2015 at the Interalpen-Hotel Tyrol in Telfs-Buchen, Austria. The hotel had previously held the Bilderberg Conference in 1988. The 41st G7 summit took place the week before the conf ... Cities and towns i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Europe Bridge
Europe bridge is the name of several bridges in Europe : *In Austria as ''Europabrücke'' **Europabrücke, a bridge over the Wipp valley (1963), highest bridge in Europe until 2004 and Millau Viaduct achievement *In Belgium as ''Pont de l'Europe'' ** Pont de l'Europe in Huy, over the Meuse (1980see * In Bulgaria and Romania ** New Europe Bridge, over the Danube between Vidin in Bulgaria and Calafat in Romania (2013) *In France as ''Pont de l'Europe'' ** Pont de l'Europe in Orléans, over the Loire (built in 2000) ; ** Pont de l'Europe in Vichy, a dam-bridge over the Allier (1963see ** Pont de l'Europe in Avignon over the Rhône (1975see ** Pont de l'Europe between Strasbourg (France) and Kehl (Germany) over the Rhine (1953) *In Germany as ''Europabrücke'' ** Europabrücke in Koblenz over the Moselle (1974) ; ** Europabrücke in Frankfurt am Main carrying Bundesautobahn 5 over the Main (1978) ; ** Europabrücke in Hamburg over the Süderelbe (1983) ; ** Europabrücke in Kehl and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Volkswagen
Volkswagen (),English: , . abbreviated as VW (), is a German motor vehicle manufacturer headquartered in Wolfsburg, Lower Saxony, Germany. Founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front under the Nazi Party and revived into a global brand post-World War II by the British Army Officer Ivan Hirst, it is known for the iconic Beetle and serves as the flagship brand of the Volkswagen Group, the largest automotive manufacturer by worldwide sales in 2016 and 2017. The group's biggest market is in China, which delivers 40 percent of its sales and profits. Its name is derived from the German-language terms and , translating to "people's car" when combined. History 1932–1940: People's Car project Volkswagen was established in 1937 by the German Labour Front (''Deutsche Arbeitsfront'') in Berlin. In the early 1930s, cars were a luxury – most Germans could afford nothing more elaborate than a motorcycle and only one German out of 50 owned a car. Seeking a potential new market, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mils, Tyrol
Mils is a municipality in the district Innsbruck-Land of Tyrol, Austria. It is located 12 km east of Innsbruck Innsbruck (; bar, Innschbruck, label=Bavarian language, Austro-Bavarian ) is the capital of Tyrol (state), Tyrol and the List of cities and towns in Austria, fifth-largest city in Austria. On the Inn (river), River Inn, at its junction with the .... The area is restricted by the Weißenbach in the west and the Inn in the south. The location was mentioned in documents in 930 for the first time. In the last 40 years Mils grew enormously thanks to its sunny location. Population References External links * Municipality Mils: Official website of the municipality in thHall-Wattens region Cities and towns in Innsbruck-Land District {{Tyrol-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mieming
Mieming () is a municipality in the Imst district and is located 19 km east of Imst and 6 km west of Telfs Telfs is a market town in the district of Innsbruck-Land in the Austrian state of Tyrol, west of Innsbruck. It is the third largest municipality in Tyrol. Telfs received its status in 1908 and maintains its own district court. Population Ref .... Main sources of income are agriculture and Summer tourism. Population References External links Mieming Range Cities and towns in Imst District {{Tyrol-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Igls
Innsbruck (; bar, Innschbruck, label= Austro-Bavarian ) is the capital of Tyrol and the fifth-largest city in Austria. On the River Inn, at its junction with the Wipp Valley, which provides access to the Brenner Pass to the south, it had a population of 132,493 in 2018. In the broad valley between high mountains, the so-called North Chain in the Karwendel Alps ( Hafelekarspitze, ) to the north and Patscherkofel () and Serles () to the south, Innsbruck is an internationally renowned winter sports centre; it hosted the 1964 and 1976 Winter Olympics as well as the 1984 and 1988 Winter Paralympics. It also hosted the first Winter Youth Olympics in 2012. The name means "bridge over the Inn". History Antiquity The earliest traces suggest initial inhabitation in the early Stone Age. Surviving pre-Roman place names show that the area has been populated continuously. In the 4th century the Romans established the army station Veldidena (the name survives in today's urban ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
