concrete crown transforms 1978 grain silo in austria into storing center for wood pellets

completed by obermoser + partner architekten & Hanno Schlög

obermoser + partner architekten, in collaboration with architect Hanno Schlögl, has transformed a 1978 grain silo in Austria into a modern hub for storing and trading wood pellets. The Gutmann Pellets Silo balances the preservation of the site’s industrial heritage with the introduction of new functional elements, blending old and new into a cohesive architectural monolith.

At the core of the redesign is a ‘crown’ — a glass box encased in precast concrete elements — resting atop the original structure. This extension maintains the site’s architectural identity while creating a new silhouette. Additionally, minimal external interventions ensure the building retains its authenticity.

all images by David Schreyer

Gutmann Pellets Silo enjoys an art lounge extension

Internally, obermoser + partner architekten and Hanno Schlögl strategically placed a staircase and elevator to preserve the Gutmann Pellets Silo’s original, archaic atmosphere. The Austrian studio also introduced a new art lounge, placed at the top of the structure. From here, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and or engage in business events and cultural gatherings. Completed within a year, the renovation has turned a once-neglected industrial complex into a new landmark, which now serves as an emblem for the client’s company.

Gutmann Pellets Silo preserves industrial heritage while introducing new functional elements

minimal external interventions ensure the building retains its authenticity

the architects introduce a ‘crown’ — a glass box encased in precast concrete elements

a new staircase and elevator preserve the Gutmann Pellets Silo’s archaic atmosphere

the extension maintains the site’s architectural identity while creating a new silhouette

enhanced connectivity

pellets loading station

the 1978 grain silo now functions as a modern hub for storing and trading wood pellets

completed by obermoser + partner architekten with Hanno Schlögl

project info:

name: Gutmann Pellets Silo
architect: obermoser + partner architekten, Hanno Schlögl

location: Austria

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edited by: ravail khan | designboom