City Guide GrazEnglish

Contents

The Mall p. 6 From Jakominiplatz to Hauptplatz Influx of Ideas p. 44 Between Hauptplatz, Andreas-Hofer-Platz and the Mur Island Top Views p. 64 Between Sporgasse, Schlossberg and Stadtpark Market Value p. 86 Between Kaiser-Josef-Platz, Stadtpark and St. Leonhard The red Track p. 112 Round and about Jakominiplatz Powerhouse p. 136 Between Griesplatz and Lendplatz added Value p. 166 From the centre to the outskirts of Graz Fields of Strength p. 190 Graz in a nutshell Tips, links, useful informationp. 212

Graz and design a young, passionate love affairGetting to know a city with all its facets is an exciting, sometimes baffling, but always edifying experience. When it comes to Graz, one of these facets is design. And theres a good reason for this after all, the city has been a UNESCO City of Design since March 2011. You have to have something to offer to be eligible for this distinction. Youll find a bit of what Graz has to offer on the following pages. A selection of shops, bars, restaurants and other hotspots, all associated in some way with design.

Theres a simple reason for this association. Most of these shops, bars, restaurants and hotspots are recommended by people from Grazs creative scene. The result is a fascinating panorama of the creative landscape in Graz. Strictly subjective, but authentic. A snapshot that doesnt claim to be exhaustive. In a word: a piece of living design culture in a city that has developed tremendous beacon effect and now rightly ranks as a budding hub of the international creative industry.

How this guide works: This guide is made up of two major parts: in the first part we present the must-sees connected with design when you come to visit Graz. The journey starts out in the city centre, taking you to squares large and small, down roads wide and steep, to islands in the river, and alien architecture in vibrant creative areas. And, of course, we havent forgotten the outskirts selected locations outside the centre also feature in the guide.5

In the second part we answer a number of questions you may have. Why does Graz have such extraordinary architecture? Where do all these young, well-trained creative people come from? And what exactly does City of Design mean? So theres plenty to read about. In easily digestible morsels of information; peculiarities of the city presented in pithy comments; jigsaw pieces that by degrees join together to form your individual picture of the city. By the way, youre in good company as you travel. Eighteen personalities from Grazs creative scene are your fellow-travellers, including designers from various disciplines, a concert pianist, a professor of design or a board member from a major design-led shoe company based in Graz. And because the insiders perspective can sometimes blur the picture, we have also invited people from outside the city, people with links to Graz, but who live elsewhere. A page reference for all of these recommendations can be found after each interview. And everything is listed again in an extensive index at the end of the guide for quick reference, so to speak.

Speaking of reference, there is a convenient Google Map of all of the shops, bars, restaurants and museums and other hot spots featured in this guide. Just follow this link http://tinyurl.com/6mhxk7c or scan the following QR code on your mobile phone:

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The Mall

From Jakominiplatz to Hauptplatz

Its obvious to anyone from Graz that the best place to start exploring the city is Jakominiplatz. And probably to any guest coming to the city centre from wherever. The reason being that this square is a kind of beating heart ceaselessly pumping people, trams and buses around the city. In a word, this is where everything moving in and around Graz converges. Towards the north, Herrengasse links Jakominiplatz to Hauptplatz. For years it has been a pedestrian zone perfect for a casual stroll. The trams are characteristic too: the six big tram lines all run along Herrengasse. So youre never far away from the Bim, as it is known colloquially, in the city centre. The whole panoply of Graz as a City of Design awaits you on either side of Herrengasse: shops, bars and a historic centre that was declared a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site for good reason.

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Interview

www.permanent-unit.com

Georg Dinstldesigner

Design is more than just a tool for getting objects into shape. It has a lot to do with flair and feeling. Design is an attitude to life. What place is your secret love? Sackstrasse. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? Strike out with your eyes wide open. The city has something for everyone ... all a person needs to do is find it! Go for a stroll through all the great little narrow alleyways and pass by all the finely decorated facades of the city. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Art. Best of all something from the gallery Das Voyeur.11

Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? Among all the young people with their tiny start-up businesses who seem to be saying hello, here we are and put everything they have got in the display window. Your hotel tip? The Wiesler. Where do you go in the evenings? The Lila Eule or the Eschenlaube Your shopping tip? SunsetStar and zerum Lifestyle. Georg Dinstl is a creative pirate and a part of the Design Collective permanent unit. The special treasure in his chest: street art and graffiti.

recommendationsShops SunsetStar E 06 zerum Lifestyle F 10 Wining and dining Eschenlaube D 19 Lila Eule D 23 Museums and galleries Das Voyeur F 21 Hotels Hotel Wiesler F 42

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Shops

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Breineder-GibiserAm Eisernen Tor 3, 8010 GrazAt Breineder-Gibisers, leather takes on classical, fashionable and extravagant forms. This elegant store at Am Eisernen Tor has a long tradition in Graz, offering a range of bags, suitcases and accessories as well as clothing in best quality and design.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 326 830124

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DominiciStempfergasse 7, 8010 GrazDominici is about more than just shoe fashion here, shoes are designer objects showcased in a stylish setting. With constantly new, trendsetting collections from Dominici, Camper, Free Lance, Hugo, Thierry Rabotin, Kenzo, Robert Clergerie, BC&BG or Walter Bauer, Dominici is a hotspot for shoe junkies.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 816955, service@lsag.com, www.lsag.com

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Ferdinand HallerHerrengasse 23, 8010 GrazThe sweet-shop next door to the Stadtpfarrkirche is marvellous to behold: the old wooden interior, a stucco ceiling with cherubs, and an Art Nouveau chandelier lend the shop an unusual ambience. Sebastian Haller founded a gingerbread and wax candle shop in the former private chapel of the Dominican monastery in 1683. The shop was restored in the 1970s, and the sweet- and gift shop has been a unique treat in Graz ever since.Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm, Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 838350, ferdinand.haller@gmx.at

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GarderobeFrauengasse 3, 8010 GrazDont look, find is the maxim at Die Garderobe. Customers will find a selection of first-rate second-hand goods in this lovingly appointed shop. Die Garderobe is not just a hub of highend branded fashion: thanks to the pleasant music and the atmosphere of the shop, it is also a nice place to tarry a while and try things on.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Tel. +43 (0) 316 814312 garderobe@garderobe-secondhand.at, www.garderobe-secondhand.at

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heidenspassHerrengasse 3/3, 8010 GrazAs good as new: heidenspass is a non-profit initiative that allows young people to realise their creative potential, making bags, accessories and other products from used material. Creativity opens up new perspectives that help overcome crises. Heidenspass runs a workshop on turning remnants into high-quality design.

Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9am 4pm, Fri. 9am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 764078, office@heidenspass.cc, www.heidenspass.cc

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Jevnisek wohnfeelosophieFrbergasse 6, 8010 GrazLiving, working, feeling good Jevnisek wohnfeelosophie offers high-grade interior design for the home, garden and office. Thanks to an ingenious interplay of light, fabrics and furniture, Heinz Jevnisek has garnered a broad clientele at home and abroad.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 12.30pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829988, interieur@jevnisek.at, www.jevnisek.at

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Neue Wiener WerksttteHerrengasse 13, 8010 GrazA world of interior design, individually planned and exclusively tailored, at Neue Wiener Werksttte we manufacture furniture to satisfy highest demands. Our custom-made upholstered furniture, chairs and sofas can change your interior into an elegant ambience of excellent quality.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 819807, office@neuewienerwerkstaette-graz.at www.neuewienerwerkstaette-graz.at

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KlammerthHerrengasse 7 9, 8010 GrazKlammerth has been the name for exclusive tableware ever since 1840. With over 100 different collections of international designer brands such as Alessi, Ritzenhoff and Villeroy & Boch, Klammerth not only offers finest tableware but also trendy and exclusive gifts.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825618-0, office@klammerth.at, www.klammerth.at

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Laden 21Kaiserfeldgasse 21, 8010 GrazLaden21 is a trove of young, contemporary design, current design trends, but also a variety of rare vintage pieces. Several times a year, the shop holds design shows featuring the latest developments in international design. Laden21 proves that a mix of different currents is more than just a trend its a statement: dcor brings the home to life!

Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 11am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 676 4483821, office@laden21.at, www.laden21.at

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Lena HoschekJoanneumring 3, 8010 GrazLena Hoscheks fashion is unique. Inspired by a passion for 1940s and 1950s fashion, she ingeniously mixes precious fabrics and nostalgic patterns with less traditional elements. Lena Hoschek has now become an international brand, popular with such stars as the singer Katy Perry. The Graz-based designer has created her own collection in co-operation with the internationally successful eyewear label Robert La Roche.Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 995526, office@lenahoschek.com, www.lenahoschek.com

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MoserAm Eisernen Tor 1, 8010 GrazThree floors full of books await the bibliophile shopper at the Moser bookshop. Moser is an institution in Graz and its name is synonymous with a spacious bookshop with an excellent range and knowledgeable staff. So drop in for some serious browsing and shopping!

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm, Sat. 9am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 830110, buchmoser@morawa-buch.at, www.buchmoser.at

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MurEnge Gasse 3, 8010 GrazMuR features around 200 designers, including such big names as Karim Rashid, Arne Jacobsen, Charles and Ray Eames, Roland Rainer classics of design or young designers. Furniture, glass, lamps, accessories originals in every sense. MuR is a new type of shop, with the range of a design gallery and the informal atmosphere of a museum shop.

Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 908060, office@mur.co.at, www.mur.co.at

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PilatusStempfergasse 4 / 5, 8010 GrazPilatus specialises in fashion with style and elegance. At Pilatus, the customer is the brand individuality in fashion is top priority. In addition to its own Pilatus brand, this classy traditional shop carries a large selection of insider labels from Italy and Spain. The selection also includes made-to-measure fashion and an extended range of sizes.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 828180, pilatus@inode.at, www.pilatus.at

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Ludwig reiterSchmiedgasse 20, 8010 GrazShoes of classic elegance! In addition to his welt-sewn shoes and boots, Ludwig Reiter also sells high-quality, formal sports and leisure shoes and elegant ladies footwear. The range also includes ladies handbags, hand-made briefcases and suitcases, travel and sports bags, and fine leather accessories.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm, July and August: Sat. 10am 1pm, Tel. +43 (0) 01 53342040, www.ludwig-reiter.com

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Scandinavian Design HouseNeutorgasse 44, 8010 GrazFascinating home design made in Scandinavia thats what awaits you at the Scandinavian Design House. More than 400 designers present a broad range of home dcor highlights for the bathroom, garden, living-room and bedroom. A potpourri of lamps, carpets, furniture and accessories is just waiting for you to discover.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm, Tel. +43 (0) 699 10106429 office@scandinavian-design-house.at, www.scandinavian-design-house.at

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SchullinHerrengasse 3, 8010 GrazJewellery is an individual part of our identity. People use jewellery to express their personality. This is the philosophy that Design Schullin infuses into every piece of jewellery. The motto of these exclusive jewelsmiths: only top-quality contemporary jewellery will still be in demand in years to come, and an exclusive antique many years hence.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 813000-0, office@schullin.at, www.schullin.at

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Secret roomSchmiedgasse 21, 8010 GrazDo you fancy revealing a fashion secret of Graz? The Secret Room is an ingenious blend of designer outlet and second-hand shop. Creations of international designers such as Yohji Yamamoto, Ann Demeulemeester, Junya Watanabe, Rundholz or Comme des Garons are waiting to be discovered.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2 pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 814312, delia@secretroom.at, www.secretroom.at

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Tischlein deck dichKaiserfeldgasse 24, 8010 GrazTischlein deck dich is the right shop for people who enjoy living, cooking, eating, decorating, giving presents and inviting guests. Besides lots of gifts, you can get everything you need for invitations and celebrations. We compile lists for weddings and other occasions and offer catering services for all kinds of events. Tischlein deck dich brings delight and style to your life and to your table.Opening hours: Tue. Fr. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 69910814882, office@tischlein.net, www.tischlein.net

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Hotspots

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LandhausHerrengasse 16, 8010 GrazThis historical building is one of the most outstanding Renaissance monuments in Central Europe. The main wing was erected from 1557 to 1565 by the famous Italian architect Domenico dellAllio. Some of its most distinctive features are the elaborate round arched windows and the courtyard and well surrounded by three-storey arcaded galleries. The Landhaus courtyard is often used for festivals, concerts and other events. The Landhaus is also home to the Styrian State Parliament.Opening hours: The Landhaus is closed to the public at nightfall.

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recommendationsShops Haller a 03 Flora-Salon Hajek D 01 Moser bookshop a 11

Wining and dining Tribeka F 39 Frankowitsch a 39 Hofkeller C 22 Schnabelweide D 27 Santa Clara C 24 Buschenschank Schaar G 15

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Interview

www.lenahoschek.com

Lena Hoschekdesigner

What is typical of Graz? Wanting to sit outside in the evening longer than youre allowed. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? Coffee at Tribeka; a nice beer at Frankowitsch. Eating and drinking in Graz? Hofkeller, Schnabelweide or Santa Clara. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Buschenschank Schaar.

Design is being. What place is your secret love? The hills just outside the city to the north. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? On a bench in the Stadtpark. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Haller sweets. What can you never resist when shopping? Flowers from Hajek, food from the market, a book from Moser. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At the Kunsthaus. Is there some place youd like to design? Shop windows.

Lena Hoschek is well-travelled, but in the end she came home. The Graz-based designer has an innate urge to design. She did a period of practical training at Vivienne Westwood in London and has been running her own company in Graz with contacts all over the world since 2005.34

Shops

Bang & Olufsen a 20Herrengasse 3, 8010 Graz

Joanneum Shop a 24Joanneum District, 8010 Graz

High-end audioMon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 1.30pm First Saturday in the month 9.30am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 81788811 bangolufsengraz@aon.at www.bang-olufsen.com

The shop at the biggest universal museum in Central EuropeMon. Sun. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 699 1780-9501 shop-jv@museum-joanneum.at www.museum-joanneum.at

Knilli a 25a 21

be-be DesignermodeStempfergasse 10, 8010 Graz

Joanneumring 8 11, 8010 Graz

Fashion is emotion.Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm Sat. 9am 5pm knilli@knilli.at www.knilli.at

The young designer boutiqueMon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829015

Evamaria Thonet bei Steinwender a 22Landhausgasse 7, 8010 Graz

Mothwurf a 26Herrengasse 9, 8010 Graz

Folklore fashion and trendsMon. Fri. 9.30am 6.30pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 3124 22055-0 store.graz@mothwurf.com www.mothwurf.com

Interior design from Grazoffice-graz@viktorsteinwender.at www.viktorsteinwender.at Tel. +43 (0) 316 817824

Geba a 23Hans-Sachs-Gasse 14, 8010 Graz

nino d a 27Bischofsplatz 5, 8010 Graz

Carpet culture from Nepal and AnatoliaMon. Fri. 10am 6.30pm Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 8363830 geba@geba.cc, www.geba.cc35

Offbeat fashion and art accessoriesMon. Fri. 10am 6.30pm Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 664 4357422 www.ninod.at

Museums and galleries

Orange & Green a 28Frbergasse 3, 8010 Graz

Universalmuseum Joanneum a 32Joanneum District, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179660 www.joanneumsviertel.at

Amazing gifts for you to discoverMon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 833338 shop.graz@orangeandgreen.at www.orangeandgreen.at

Neue Galerie a 33Tue. Sun. 10am 5pm Joanneum District, 8010 Graz Opening hours: Tel. +43 (0) 699/1780-9500 www.museum-joanneum.at/ neue_galerie

Stefanel a 29Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz

Fashion from ItalyMon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm Sat. 9.30am 6pm +43 (0) 316 820300 www.stefanel.it

Landeszeughaus armoury a 34a 30

Swarovski Graz

Hauptplatz 11, 8010 Graz

April 1st October 31st: Mon. and Wed. Sun. 10am 5pm November 1st January 6th and March 1st March 31st guided tours only. Herrengasse 16, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179810 www.museum-joanneum.at/ landeszeughaus

Discover fine crystal worldsMon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 824852 www.swarovski.com

Tausendschn a 31Stubenberggasse 9, 8010 Graz

Accessories and other treasuresTue. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 820300 christine@tausendschoen.co.at www.tausendschoen.co.at36

Wining and dining

aiola city a 35Mehlplatz 1, 8010 Graz

Frankowitsch a 39Stempfergasse 2 4, 8010 Graz

Modern caf-bar located in a vaulted cellarMon. Sat. 7.30am 2am Sun. 9am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 890335 info@aiola.at city.aiola.at

Graz delicatessen and sandwich legendMon. Fri. 8.30am 6.30pm Sat. 8.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 822212 office@frankowitsch.at www.frankowitsch.at

Brtchenparadies a 36Kaiserfeldgasse 24, 8010 Graz

Landhaus-Keller a 40Schmiedgasse 9, 8010 Graz

Tasty snacksMon. Fri. 7am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 811909

Gourmet restaurant in the heart of GrazMon. Sat. 11.30am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 8302760 mahlzeit@landhaus-keller.at www.landhaus-keller.at

Caf Kaiserfeld a 37Kaiserfeldgasse 19-21, 8010 Graz

Coffee-house with cultureMon. Fri. 7.30am 10pm Sat. 9am 2pm kaiserfeld.blog.com Tel. +43 (0) 664 2101195

M1 a 41Frberplatz 1, 8010 Graz

Bar with panorama viewsMon. Thu. from 5pm Fri. Sat. from 9am Tel. +43 (0) 316 811233 office@m1-bar.at www.m1-bar.at

Eckstein a 38Mehlplatz 3, 8010 Graz

A cosmopolitan rendition of Styrian cuisineMon. Sun. 11am 1.30am Kitchen opening hours: 11.30am 11pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 828701 info@eckstein.co.at www.eckstein.co.at

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Maria Magdalena a 42Am Eisernen Tor 1, 8010 Graz

Food, bar and loungeMon. Wed. 8am 12 midnight Thu. Sat. 8am 2am Sun. and holidays 9am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 822310 www.maria-magdalena.at

Schiefe Laterne a 43Frauengasse 1, 8010 Graz

Styrian and international cuisineTue. Sat. 11.30am 10pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825356 www.schiefelaterne.at

Yamamoto Sushi-Bar a 44Prokopigasse 4, 8010 Graz

Japanese cuisine in GrazTue. Sat. 12 noon 10pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 852852 www.yamamoto-sushibar.at

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recommended shopsBreineder-Gibiser Dominici Ferdinand Haller Garderobe heidenspass Jevnisek wohnfeelosophie Neue Wiener Werksttte Klammerth Laden 21 Lena Hoschek Moser MuR Pilatus Reiter Scandinavian Design House a 16 Schullin a 17 Secret Room a 18 Tischlein deck dich a 01 a 02 a 03 a 04 a 05 a 06 a 07 a 08 a 09 a 10 a 11 a 12 a 13 a 14 a 15

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Museums and galleriesa 32 Universalmuseum Joanneum a 33 Neue Galerie a 34 Landeszeughaus

Wining and dininga 35 a 36 a 37 a 38 a 39 a 40 a 41 a 42 a 43 a 44 aiola city Brtchenparadies Caf Kaiserfeld Eckstein Frankowitsch Landhaus-Keller M1 Maria Magdalena Schiefe Laterne Yamamoto Sushi-Bara33

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www.literaturhaus-graz.at

Gerhard Melzercritic and literature specialist Design is shaping. I would prefer this word anyway. Graz in three words? Attractive, manageable, (sadly) sometimes small-minded. What place is your secret love? Never reveal anything about secret love. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The roof terrace on the Kastner & hler building. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the total work of art Kastner & hler and at the Kunsthaus. Your fashion shopping tip? Vogue-Iohan mens outfitter in Hofgasse. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A bottle of pumpkin seed oil.43

Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the Burggarten. What three places are a must to be seen? The Kunsthaus, the Lendviertel and the old city. Your shopping tips? Jewellery from Schullin, furniture from Inside and MuR Modernes und Raritten. Whats the best place for a quick cup of coffee? The Caf Promenade. Eating and drinking in Graz? Santa Clara, Ferls Weinstube for rustic snacks.

Gerhard Melzer is head of the Graz Literature Centre the Literaturhaus and of the Franz Nabl Institute for Literary Research. The photo shows him in the kitchen at Santa Clara.

recommendationsShops Vogue-Iohan C 03 Schullin a 16 Inside D 04 MuR a 12 Hotspots The Kastner & hler roof terrace B 06 Burggarten C 04 Wining and dining Santa Clara C 24 Ferls Weinstube C 26 Caf Promenade C 2044

Influx of IdeasBetween Hauptplatz, Andreas-Hofer-Platz and the Mur Island

Hauptplatz is the starting point for the next stage of our discovery tour. Running off the square to the north is Sackstrasse, probably the oldest shopping street in Graz and for many the most beautiful. On the left, the street is dominated by the Kastner & hler building which was voted best department store in Las Vegas in 2011. The Spanish architects Nieto / Sobejano gave this exquisite traditional store a modern make-over in 2010 including a breath-taking rooftop terrace. A bit further north, the view of the Schlossberg hill opens up on the right, where we also find the Schlossberg lift and the Schlossberg tunnels, with the unique Dom im Berg location. To the left its off towards the river Mur, an architectural highlight sitting right in the middle: the Mur Island, built to plans of the New York artist and designer Vito Acconci during the citys stint as Cultural Capital of Europe in 2003.

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Kastner & hler Skywalk

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Interview

www.lsag.com

Heinzpeter Mandlboard member of Leder & Schuh

Design is putting functionality into shape with an emotional appeal. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The connection between the old and the new: starting at the Kunsthaus, we walk across Erzherzog-Johann-Brcke bridge, where you have a great view of the Schlossberg. What three places are a must to be seen? The city centre, Mumuth and the Helmut-List-Halle. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A book about Graz showing the modern architecture and the old city quarter. Your shopping tip? The boutiques and shops in Sackstrasse or Stempfer49

gasse for example gisi-k. and Dominici or BreinederGibiser. Leder & Schuh have their own outstanding expertise in accessories, but Breineder-Gibiser have an immense tradition in this area. It always pays to have a look in. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the architecture of this city. Since the European Capital of Culture year 2003 modern architecture has been allowed in next to the old city centre. What is typical of Graz? There are a lot of products with a design aspect that are suitable for a global market. You can sense the incredible power and seriousness with which the work has been done. The best place to spend the night? Either the Schlossberghotel or the Wiesler. Wining and dining: your tips? The Hofkeller, for example. Hchwirt in Andritz has the best fried chicken.

recommendationsShops gi-si k. B 02 Dominici a 02 Breineder-Gibiser a 01 Wining and dining Hchwirt G 17 Hofkeller C 22 Hotspots Mumuth D 11 Helmut List Concert Hall G 07 Hotels Hotel Wiesler F 42 Schlossberghotel B 2150

Heinzpeter Mandl is one of the representatives of Graz, the capital of shoes. The trained business manager has been a member of the board of Leder & Schuh AG since 2006, which also includes Humanic as one of its brands.

Shops

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Blue TomatoMurgasse 11, 8010 GrazSnow, skiing, skating & fun Blue Tomato stands for sports and action. In addition to a wide range of snowboards, the shop also offers everything connected with freeskiing, surfing, skating and, of course, matching streetwear: shirts, jeans, hoodies and much more. The selection ranges from small brands such as Nikita, Nomis or Nmph to international labels such as Billabong, Roxy, Carhartt, Volcom, Adidas and Nike.Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9.30am 6.30pm, Fri. 9.30am 7pm, Sat. 9.30am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 824844, info@blue-tomato.com, www.blue-tomato.com

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gi-si k.Sackstrasse 26, 8010 GrazAt gi-si ks, customers enjoy being pampered with style. Our small but exclusive boutique in Sackstrasse lives up to its name with international top fashion brands. Our life-style assortment includes ETRO, Moncler, Bruno Manetti and many others. We also carry shoes by Santoni and perfumes by Acqua di Parma and Culti as well as fashionable jewellery.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 811111

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Kastner & hlerSackstrasse 7 13, 8010 GrazLegions of people from Graz had their first escalator ride in Kastner & hler. Which tells us that Kastner & hler is more than just a department store specialising in branded fashion. The store in Sackstrasse is part of the people, the city and the design scene: with the Kastner & hler Fashion Award, which is presented during the assembly design festival, the traditional store supports the work of designers.Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm, Sat. 9.30am 6pm kontakt@kastner-oehler.at, www.kastner-oehler.at

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Stajan Kunst und ModeSackstrasse 22, 8010 GrazThe townies yearning to live in the country is the inspiration behind Stajans creations. Stajan turns exclusive lifestyle into form, from elegant country style to trachty tradition. Classic style combines with haute couture trends, captured in excellent cuts and fine fabrics.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 8am 5pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 824071, office@stajan.at, www.stajan.at

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Franciscan districtFranziskanerplatz and its surroundings, 8010 GrazA winding maze of narrow streets spans the area between Hauptplatz and Neutorgasse. Graz is often said to have a Mediterranean ambience and you can see why when you come here: small bars, shops, and outdoor dining areas lend the Franciscan district a vibrant and yet romantic touch. Incidentally, the Franciscan Church also houses the oldest bell in Graz which was cast in 1272. Atmospheric and well worth seeing is the Gothic cloister and Baroque Antonius Chapel.

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Kastner & hler SkywalkSackstrasse 7 13, 8010 GrazThe rooftop terrace on the Kastner & hler department store affords an unusual view of Hauptplatz, Herrengasse and the Schlossberg. Going up on the escalator, you will pass fashion and design, finally reaching the sixth floor, where you are practically at eye-level with the unique roofscape of Graz.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm, Sat. 9.30am 6pm kontakt@kastner-oehler.at, www.kastner-oehler.at

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Mur IslandMur 1, 8020 GrazFloating in the middle of the river, lit up at night in unusual colours, the Mur Island is a distinctive piece of architecture in Graz. Built in 2003 during the citys year as European Capital of Culture, the island enables the inhabitants of Graz to rediscover their river, allowing them to experience it hands-on. The spectacular structure links the two banks of the Mur and, during the summer months, is also a popular open-air location.Opening hours: Daily from 9.30am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 660 5566771, www.inselindermur.at

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recommendationsShops Blue Tomato B 01 Ludwig Reiter a 14 Kastner & hler B 0359

Hotspots Kunsthaus F 17 The Schlossberg C 06 Wining and dining Eckstein a 38 Santa Clara C 24

Interview

www.julianhoenig.com

Julian Hnigdesigner

Your fashion shopping tip? Blue Tomato, Ludwig Reiter handmade in Austria, Kastner & hler a department store with international flair. What three places are a must to be seen? Kunsthaus, Hauptplatz, Schlossberg. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? My mums home-made Wienerschnitzel ...

Design is not styling! Graz in one word? Home. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? My old route to school via the TU, the Stadtpark to Tummelplatz and then on to Herrengasse. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At the FH Joanneum in the Industrial Design department. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A Styrian goodies basket. Eating and drinking in Graz? Eckstein, Santa Clara or a hot sausage kiosk.

Julian Hnig is a graduate of the Department of Industrial Design at the FH Joanneum and, following stopovers at Audi, Lamborghini and others, he now works as a designer for Apple in California. He also pursues his creative work in his studio in San Francisco, where he dedicates himself to painting.60

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Museums and galleries

Team 7 B 08Andreas-Hofer-Platz 5, 8010 Graz

Stadtmuseum Graz B 12Tue. Son. 10am 6pm Sackstrasse 18, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 8727600 stadtmuseumgraz.at

The eco-design furniture pioneerwww.team7-graz.at Opening in spring 2012

atelier ausarten B 09Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 42, 8010 Graz

Museum im Palais B 13Wed. Sun. 10am 5pm Sackstrasse 16, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179810 www.museum-joanneum.at/ museum_im_palais

Jewellery, photography, painting and textile artMon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 676 6165547 info@ausarten.com www.ausarten.com

Wining and dining

Elisabeth Sos Design B 10Franziskanerplatz 7, 8010 Graz

altsteirische Schmankerlstube B 14Sackstrasse 10, 8010 Graz

Traditional Styrian specialitiesMon. Sun. 10am 12am Tel. +43 (0) 316 833211 www.schmankerlstube.at

Blouses, skirts, trousers and everything lodenTel. +43 (0) 676 9669741 mail@soos.cc, www.soos.cc

Infected

Bar Ernst Fuchs B 15B 11

Sackstrasse 3, 8010 Graz

Sackstrasse 13, 8010 Graz

Fashion, denim and hot beats at Kastner & hlersMon. Fri. 9.30am 7pm Sat. 9.30am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 817824 www.infectedgraz.at

Nightlife classic at Hotel Erzherzog JohannMon. Sat. 6pm 2am Tel. +43 (0) 316 8116160

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Caf-Bar reinerhof B 16Sackstrasse 20, 8010 Graz

Schlossberghotel B 20Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 30 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 80 700 office@schlossberg-hotel.at www.schlossberg-hotel.at

Indulge yourself in the oldest building in the cityMon. Fri. 4pm 1am Sat. 11am 1am Tel. +43 (0) 316 820084

Muckis Franziskanerkeller B 17Kapaunplatz 5, 8010 Graz

Palais-Hotel Erzherzog Johann B 21Sackstrasse 3 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 811616 erzherzog-johann.com

Authentic traditional wine barTue. Sat. 10am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 835121

Nussbaumer B 18Paradeisgasse 1, 8010 Graz

Styrian cheese and other treatsMon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm Sat. 9am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 7120070 kaese@delikatessen-nussbaumer.at delikatessen-nussbaumer.at

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Prato B 19Sackstrasse 16, 8010 Graz

Sophisticated dining in a sophisticated atmosphereMon. Sat. 10am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 232098 www.prato.at

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HotspotsB 05 Franciscan District B 06 Skywalk K& B 07 Mur Island

Other shopsB 08 B 09 B 10 B 11 Team 7 Atelier Ausarten Elisabeth Sos Infected

Museums and galleriesB 12 Museum im Palais B 13 Stadtmuseum

Wining and diningB 14 Altsteirische Schmankerlstube B 15 Bar Ernst Fuchs B 16 Reinerhof B 17 Muckis Franziskanerkeller B 18 Nussbaumer B 19 Prato

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Top Views

Between Sporgasse, Schlossberg and Stadtpark

The Schlossberg is a constant companion on your way around Graz. Rising high above the roofscape, it is an intrinsic part of the citys identity, a landmark par excellence. At the foot of the Schlossberg lies one of the most important roads in Graz. It is by no means a major artery, but rather a street through which no traffic flows. People even have to push their bicycles up the cobbled, narrow and steep Sporgasse. And the street is very old, being something like the heart of the old town; you can feel its centuryold history. The Sporgasse is a street for walking, stopping, looking around, taking photos and shopping. A little further up, you can reach the nearby Stadtpark by turning right into Hofgasse.

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Schlossberg steps

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Hofbckerei Edegger-Tax bakery Spot67

Vogue-Iohan

Starcke Haus Schlossberg

Street art Spot

Dom im Berg

Orangery, Burggarten68

Interview

www.kwirl.at

Iris Kastnerdesign shop proprietor

things in the grocery stores in Graz. I would bring a farmhouse loaf, or pumpkin seed oil from the farmers market. Or I would buy a bottle of good wine, from Steirer for example. Your fashion tip? Ardea Luh. Is there some place youd like to design? A section of the River Murs banks. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the design training available here, above all at the FH Joanneum. It is clear here that there is a very professional approach to design in Graz. The best place for travellers? Stoffbauer because of the view. Wining and dining in Graz: your tips? I am always attracted to kunst. wirt.schaft, to the Santa Clara, but also to places out of town, for example the Alpengarten Rannach.

Design is something socio-ecological that makes life easier. It also regulates the way we live together. Design is not superficial adornment. What three places are a must to be seen? The Mur, that is now truly a part of the city, the Sackstrasse as the oldest area of Grazs and the Island in the Mur. Graz in three words? Weve got it, we do it, but we dont want it. What is typical of Graz? The co-existence of the public and the private. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Food! There are so many great69

recommendationsShops Ardea Luh C 01 Hotspots The Island in the Mur B 07 Wining and dining kunst.wirt.schaft D 22 Santa Clara C 24 Alpengarten Rannach G 14 The Steirer F 28 Hotels Stoffbauer G 2370

Iris Kastner is a lucky lady. And kwirl is no ordinary shop: it is a platform for sustainable design that puts local productions in the context of contemporary and international design.

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ardea LuhTummelplatz 3, 8010 GrazArdea Luh is Graz chic for ladies: flowing, feminine forms, asymmetric cuts, flamboyant, long sleeves, wide belts and distinctive accents of eye-catching fabrics are characteristic of this fashion labels style. The colours of water, delicate grey and rich black are reflected in the creations of Elke Steffen-Khnl and Silvia Riediger.Opening hours: Mon. 8am 1pm, Tue. Fri. 9am 1pm and 3pm 6pm Sat. appointment by phone Tel. +43 (0) 699 11698216, silvia@ardea-luh.at, www.ardea-luh.at

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Palo altoWickenburggasse 34, 8010 GrazPalo Alto is fashion that has breadth, that clears the mind and makes the heart light. These are the words that Christian Kastner uses to describe his fashion. His creations combine and reinterpret classical elements with a casual look. The Graz-based fashion designer has a penchant for extravagant dresses with a wild mix of fabrics.

Opening hours: appointment by phone Tel. +43 699 10173759, paloalto@gmx.at, www.paloalto.at

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Vogue, Vogue-Iohan & Vogue outletStempfergasse 9, Hofgasse 4, Brgergasse 11, 8010 GrazVogue brings top-flight international fashion collections to Graz. The three stylish locations showcase selected items, each with a different focus: Vogue specialises in ladies fashion, with its counterpart, Vogue-Johan, offering first-class mens fashion. Selected pattern collections are presented at the Vogue outlet.Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 1.30pm and 2pm 6pm, Sat. 9.30am 5pm Vogue Tel. +43 (0) 316 82 92 91, Vogue outlet Tel. +43 (0) 316 82 92 91 Vogue-Iohan Tel. +43 (0) 316 810491, office@vogue-johan.at, www.vogue-johan.at

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BurggartenBurggarten, 8010 GrazThe Castle Garden with its fine Orangery is a lovely green spot in the midst of Graz where visitors are invited to relax and take a stroll. Originally built upon the site of the former fortifications, today the Orangery is mainly used for special occasions, such as fashion shows, VIP events, theatre and musical performances. It was once used to winter orange and lemon trees.Opening hours: The gardens are accessible all day and are only closed at nightfall. The entrance is next to Caf Promenade; in winter the garden premises are only accessible via the Castle courtyard.

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Hofbckerei Edegger-TaxHofgasse 6, 8010 GrazThe distinctive carved entrance of the Hofbckerei Edegger-Tax bakery is a traditional eye-catcher in the heart of Graz. It sits in front of the company that once made fine pastries for the imperial court table. The history of the imperial and royal bakery dates back well into the 14th century. In 1880, Franz Tax III purchased the bakery at todays location at Hofgasse 6, expanding it to become one of the most renowned quality bakeries.Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 7am 6pm, Sat. 7am 1pm T +43 (0) 316 830230-0, service@hofbaeckerei.at, www.hofbaeckerei.at

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SchlossbergThe Schlossberg hill is literally an outstanding feature of Graz. There are several ways of ascending the 475 metres: on foot, by funicular (the bottom station is at Kaiser Franz Josef Kai 38) or straight through the hill: since 2003 the Schlossberg lift has been running up and down the illuminated shaft, discharging its visitors nearby the clock tower.

Opening hours: no restrictions

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Schlossberg funicular railwayKaiser-Franz-Josef-Kai 38, 8010 GrazThe funicular railway has been taking people up the Schlossberg hill ever since 1894. Now the third generation of carriages wind their way 110 metres to the top. The new carriages were designed by students of Industrial Design at the Joanneum University of Applied Sciences. By the way, since the Schlossberg railway is run by Holding Graz, your bus or tram tickets are valid for the railway too.Sun. Wed. 9am 12 midnight, Thu. Sat. 9am 2am Tel. +43 (0) 316 887-3391, schlossbergbahn@holding-graz.at

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Schlossberg Dom im BergSchlossbergplatz, 8010 GrazThe extensive tunnels inside the Schlossberg are home to all manner of special features, for instance the Dom im Berg event location. This is a dome-shaped room (architect: Rainer Schmid) covering 688 m which was carved out of the Schlossberg rock to form an extravagant venue for all kinds of events in the fields of culture, science, politics and business.

Tel. +43 (0) 316 8008-9015, www.spielstaetten.at

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Schlossberg elevatorSchlossbergplatz, 8010 GrazDim blue light illuminates the 77-metre-long shaft through which the Schlossberg elevator glides upwards, taking visitors directly up to the Clock Tower. This impressive barrier-free entrance to the Schlossberg was designed by architect Rainer Schmid and was opened in 2000. The Dom im Berg is located on the intermediate floor between the Clock Tower and the ground floor.

Winter: Mon. Thu. 8.30am 0.30am, Fri. Sat. 8.30am 1.30am, Sun. 8.30am 11.30pm Summer: Sun. Thu. 8.00am 1.30am. Fri. Sat. 8am 2.30 am

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Schlossberg aiola upstairsSchlossberg 2, 8010 GrazWhether for breakfast, lunch or dinner, or just to admire the magnificent city views from above, people come to aiola upstairs (architects: frank, rieper) to enjoy themselves. Located high above the citys roofscape, it takes only two minutes to reach this exclusive bar via the Schlossberg elevator on Schlossbergplatz.

Opening hours: Mon. Sun. 9am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 818797, info@aiola.at, www.aiola.at

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recommendationsShops Pilatus a 13 Hotspots Edegger-Tax Court Bakery C 05 The Schlossberg C 0681

Wining and dining Schnabelweide D 27 Didi Dorner C 21 LoVin E 17 Corti E 19 Santa Clara C 24 Khrua Thai F 32 Altsteirische Schmankerlstube B 14 Babenbergerhof F 22

Interview

www.markusschirmer.at

Markus Schirmerpianist

Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? At Schnabelweide on KaiserJosef-Platz. Eating and drinking in Graz? Didi Dorner, LoVin, Corti, Santa Clara, Khrua Thai and you can continue the list as long as you like. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Altsteirische Schmankerlstube. Out and about with friends where would you go? To the Anniwirtin im Babenbergerhof it is so lively, you meet everyone there.

Design is innovation, creativity and imagination in the whole context of getting things into shape. What place is your secret love? The Chinese Pavilion on the Schlossberg: the view of the city is a dream. Your fashion shopping tip? Pilatus, for example: they are always at the forefront and forward looking. What three places are a must to be seen? The portal to the court bakery Edegger-Tax in Hofgasse, inside the Opera House, and the view of the city from the Schlossberg. What is typical of Graz? An urbane and positive attitude to life in a city that is neither too big nor too small.

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Bazaar Mode Illmeier C 11Sporgasse 10, 8010 Graz

Magazzin C 15Brgergasse 9, 8010 Graz

Fashion treasure-trove in SporgasseMon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825347

Casual branded sportswearMon. Fri. 9am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829015 office@magazzin.at www.magazzin.at

Boutique alexa C 12Burggasse 12, 8010 Graz

Mary the Fairy C 16Sporgasse 36, 8010 Graz

Selected fashion highlightsMon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 825347

Childrens dreams for the homeTue. Fri. 10am 1.30pm and 3pm 6pm, Sat. 10am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 225 802 info@marythefairy.com www.marythefairy.com

Hifi Team Czesany C 13Am Fue des Schlossberges 4, 8010 Graz

pro mente Shop Graz C 17Sporgasse 29, 8010 Graz

Graz sound expertsTue. Fri. 10am 6.30pm, Sat. 10am 1pm first Sat. in the month: 10am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 822810 office@hifiteam.at, www.hifiteam.at

Smart social-driven designMon. Thu. 8am 12 noon and 1pm 4pm, Fri. 8am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 316 831476 design@promentesteiermark.at www.promente-shop.at

Joma-Fashion C 14Brgergasse 8, 8010 Graz

Shopping plus espresso and ProseccoMon. Fri. 9.30am 6.30pm Sat. 9.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 827656 fashion@jomafashion.at www.jomafashion.at83

Sfinks C 18Freiheitsplatz 1, 8010 Graz

Romantic velvet and silkMon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 9.30am 4pm gabriela.kriebernegg@gmx.at www.sfinks.at

Museums and galleries

Volkskundemuseum C 19March November Wed. Fri. 4pm 8pm, Sat. and Sun. 2pm 6pm Paulustorgasse 11, 8010 Graz Tel. + 43 (0) 316 8304160 museum-joanneum.at/ volkskundemuseum

Luttenberger C 23Krsistrasse 10, 8010 Graz

For culinary highlightsMon. Fri. 9.30am 3pm and 5pm 11pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 689910 restaurant@luttenberger.at www.luttenberger.at

Wining and dining

Caf Promenade C 20Erzherzog-Johann-Allee 1, 8010 Graz

Santa Clara C 24Brgergasse 6, 8010 Graz

Coffee-house tradition right next to the StadtparkMon. Sun. 8am 11pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 813840 www.cafepromenade.at

Masters of the MediterraneanMon. Fri. 6pm 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 811822

Starcke Haus C 25Schlossberg 4, 8010 Graz

Didi Dorner

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Karmeliterplatz 5, 8020 Graz

Enjoy your meal amidst amazing views over GrazMon. Sat. 11am 12 midnight Sun. 9am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 834300 office@starcke.at www.restaurant-starcke.at

la carte, anything but usualMon. Sat. from 7pm Tel. +43 (0) 699 13018818

Hofkeller C 22Hofgasse 8, 8010 Graz

Ferls Weinstube C 26Burggasse 10, 8010 Graz

Italian cuisine, relaxed atmosphereMon. Sat. 12 noon 3pm and 6pm 12 midnight, Holidays 6pm 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 832439 office@hofkeller.at www.hofkeller.at

The speciality wine barMon. Fri. 10am 1am Sat. 10am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 812233 ferl.info-graz.at

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Museums and galleriesC 19 Volkskundemuseum

Wining and diningC 20 C 21 C 22 C 23 C 24 C 25 C 2685

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Market ValueBetween Kaiser-Josef-Platz, Stadtpark and St. Leonhard

History books state: A Protestant house of prayer was erected at Kaiser-JosefPlatz in 1824 under the Tolerance Act of the Emperor Joseph, after whom the square was named the former house of prayer is now known as the Heilandskirche. When people ask about the special features of this square today, the answer tends to be a different one: the market without a doubt! Here at the biggest of the 15 farmers markets in Graz, you will find all the good things of the region: wine, runner beans, apples and any amount of pumpkin seed oil of course. Offshoots of the Graz Stadtpark extend to the north-east of the Graz Opera House. The Forum Stadtpark, an arts institution established in the 1960s, is also located in this largest green area of the city. Incidentally: the many busts that line the paths through this city park are a record of a large portion of Styrian cultural history. These prominent companions on a stroll include the composer Robert Stolz, the author Peter Rosegger or the astronomer Johannes Kepler.88

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Stadtpark fountain

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Wunderkammer

Marimekko Concept Store

Gebhart Blazek Forum Stadtpark

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recommendationsShops Scandinavian design house a 15 Hermine Prgger D 03 Secret Room a 17 The Garderobe a 04 MuR a 12 Vogue-Iohan C 03 Wining and dining Steirerstubn F 4191

Sternwirt G 20 Rossian D 26 Hotels Hotel Daniel G 22 Pension Rckert G 24 Festivals styriarte steirischer herbst

Interview

www.marimekkograz.at

Susanna ahvonendesign shop proprietor

Design is intelligent solutions to problems. What place is your secret love? The Burggarten and the Orangerie. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? An item of jewellery from Hermine Prgger. What can you never resist when shopping? The Scandinavian Design House in Neutorgasse. Your fashion shopping tip? The Second Hand Outlet Secret Room in Schmiedgasse and the Garderobe in Frauengasse. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? At all the design pioneers in retail, for example at MuR or Vogue-Iohan.

Is there some place youd like to design? I am currently involved in a specific design project for deaconry, this is a day centre for dementia sufferers. What I also regard as design: intelligent solutions that solve problems and return dignity to people. Eating and drinking in Graz? The Rossian sisters at the KaiserJosef Market, the Steirerstubn and the Sternwirt. Your hotel tip? Hotel Daniel, Pension Rckert.

Susanna ahvonen believes in good design with the motto Marimekko makes everyday life more beautiful. Born in Finland, she studied architecture and has lived in Graz for over 20 years. She is the proprietor of the design shop Marimekko Concept Store.92

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Flora-Salon & Burgflorist HajekGlacisstrasse 67 and Burggasse 1, 8010 GrazThe shop window at Hajek already affords insights into the creative world of floristry: every week, a new, magnificent floral arrangement adorns the window displays of the two branches Flora-Salon and Burgflorist. The traditional family business is a successful fourth-generation florist.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 7.30am 6pm, Sat. 7.30am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 829133, hajek@florasalon.at, www.florasalon.at

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Gebhart BlazekLeonhardstrasse 12, 8010 GrazDiscover Oriental culture: Gebhart Blazeks world of Berber Arts features hand-woven carpet culture, textiles and choice dcor design. There are also regular exhibitions on the carpet gallerys premises, all focusing on textile and carpet design from the Orient and southern Europe.

Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 11am 6.30 pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 664 2142241, gblazek@berber-arts.com, www.berber-arts.com

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Hermine PrggerHaydngasse 1, 8010 GrazHermine Prggers jewellery is art for the body. The aesthetic power of these fine designer pieces unfolds in a symbiosis with the body, reinforcing the individuality of the wearer. The designer creates themed collections with poetic titles: When the Heart Lingers is the name of a colourful ring collection with finely worked pendants.

Opening hours: Tue. Thu. 3pm 6pm, Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm hermine@herminepruegger.at, www.herminepruegger.at

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InsideLeonhardstrasse 46, 8010 GrazThis interior design studio stands for exclusive home styling. The elegant showroom features a cross-section of work by renowned designers and furniture-makers. The aim is to create the perfect symbiosis of design, style and home dcor. Incidentally, the shop offers bespoke design from its own joinery.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6.30pm, Sat. 9am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 337700, info@inside-wohnen.at, www.inside-wohnen.at

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Josef LangLeonhardstrasse 14, 8010 GrazJosef Lang Design & Furnishings has offered the broadest range of styles for interior design since 1987 this includes own collections such as cult classics, retro design, pop-art sofas in Andy Warhol style and clever furnishing solutions such as the Universal Shelving System.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 12 noon Tel. +43 (0) 316 383 647, design@joseflang.at, www.joseflang.at

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Marimekko Concept StoreMandellstrasse 1, 8010 GrazMarimekko is Finnish textile and fashion design and internationally renowned for original prints and smart colour compositions. Marimekko has shot to prominence as an international design star with its distinctive home dcor and top quality fashions. The Finnish designers stay in touch with the latest trends through continuous cooperation with design students and young designers.

Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 819262, s.ahvonen@marimekkograz.at, www.marimekkograz.at

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Pell MellMandellstrasse 4, 8010 GrazThe Pell Mell story goes back to the early 1960s. Back then trendy jeans and vinyl records were sold at the shop with this same name. Talented Austrian fashion designers turned it into an unusual sales and presentation room for clothing and design creations in 2002. Pell Mell also has its own gallery: this provides domestic and international designers and artists with space for temporary installations.Opening hours: Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm pellmell@zinganel.at, www.pellmell.at

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Udo GanglLeonhardstrasse 12, 8010 GrazCreations inspired by Asia that fill the gap between furniture and sculpture plus spectacular light objects in breathtaking shapes: this characterises the work of designer and art dealer Udo Gangl. It all began with tables made from solid wood panels from the Philippines, combined with black steel. His studio is not only filled with his own creations, but also with the work of international designers.Opening hours: Fri. 10am 6 pm, Sat. 10am 1pm mail@udogangl.com. www.udogangl.com

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WunderkammerGlacisstrasse 19, 8010 GrazA Cabinet of Wonder is what I call my shop, because people are so amazed when they step in, is how Hans Gamperl describes his shop. The born collector sells much sought-for but rare treasures: design objects, tin toys, robots, lamps and culty Freitag bags.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 2pm 6pm, Tel. +43 (0) 699 11744220 hans@wunderkammer-graz.at, www.wunderkammer-graz.at

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Forum StadtparkStadtpark 1, 8010 GrazForum Stadtpark is a place of production and presentation for contemporary art. This house, which is organized as an artists association, stands for an expanded definition of art and for intersectional work in many different areas. Being a laboratory and a platform for numerous scenes of the Austrian and international cultural production is the claim of this house. The Forum Stadtpark hosts about 150 events a year nearly all of them free of charge.Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat., Sun. and public holidays 2pm 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 827734, forum@mur.at, forum.mur.at

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MumuthLichtenfelsgasse 14, 8010 GrazMumuth the House of Music and Music Theatre is the main platform for Graz University of Music and Performing Arts. The building is an interface between the university and society as an experimental forum for contemporary art forms. Mumuth was designed by Ben van Berkels Dutch architectural firm UNStudio.

Tel. +43 (0) 316 389-1334 www.mumuth.at

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www.pellmell.at

Karin Wintscherzinganeldesigner

at assembly. I always find something at tag.werk. And: a fine fitted shirt from Monika Sommer on the Grieskai. Is there some place youd like to design? Oh, there are such a lot ... What would really appeal to me would be the Wilder Mann* in the Jakoministrasse. What three places are a must to be seen? Apart from the Kunsthaus you really must visit all the many galleries in Graz, such as < rotor >, the Atelier Jungwirth or Zimmermann Kratochwill. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? For my taste, the charmingly old-world caf at Hotel Weitzer is the only typical old Austrian coffee-house left in Graz. Eating and drinking in Graz? Greiner in the Grabenstrasse, but also the small but very fine Mller in the Villefortgasse.

Design is ideas brought into shape. Graz in three words? A small city with all the flair of a great big city. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the guest garden of the Fotter coffee-house in Attemsgasse. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Pumpkinseed oil and Makava. What can you never resist when shopping? Items from Gebhart Blazek, Laden 21, or from kwirl or in the Wunderkammer. Your fashion shopping tip? I have most fun when I shop105

recommendationsShops Gebhart Blazek D 02 Laden 21 a 09 kwirl F 04 Wunderkammer D 09 tag.werk F 08 Sommer.1916 F 07 Wining and dining Fotter D 20 Restaurant Mller D 24 Caf Weitzer F 43 Greiner G 21 Museums and galleries < rotor > F 20 Jungwirth D 12 Zimmermann Kratochwill D 13

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Karin Wintscher-zinganel is convinced that Graz is not only a collector of noble titles, but is also ready to live up to them. She founded her own

label Kay Double U in 1999, and she is the co-founder of the Pell Mell fashion collective and organiser of the assembly design festival.106

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atelier Christian Jungwirth D 12Opernring 12, 8010 Graz

Caf Parkhouse D 16Stadtpark 2, 8010 Graz

Photography people fashionTel. +43 (0) 316 815505 www.christianjungwirth.com

Its name reflects its programme: in the green centre of the cityMon. Sun. 10am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 827434 office@parkhouse.at www.parkhouse.at

Galerie zimmermann Kratochwill D 13Opernring 7, 8010 Graz Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm Saturdays upon request Tel. +43 (0) 316 823754-0 office@zimmermann-kratochwill.com www.zimmermann-kratochwill.com

Caf ritter D 17Rittergasse 2, 8010 Graz

Cafeteria near the universityMon. Sat. 7.30am 12 midnight, Sun. 8.30am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 325777 cafe-ritter@inode.at

Knstlerhaus Graz D 14Burgring 2, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 827391 museum-joanneum.at/ kuenstlerhaus

Eckhaus D 18Rechbauerstrasse 15, 8010 Graz

Feel at home with fine food and drinkMon. Fri. 9am 2am Sat., Sun. and public holidays 6pm 2am Tel. +43 (0) 664 4602934 eckhaus@eckhaus.at www.eckhaus.at

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Eschenlaube D 19Glacisstrasse 63, 8010 Graz

Art, culinary art and concertsMon. Sun. 11.30am 1am Sun. and public holidays 5pm 1am Tel. +43 (0) 316 810457 info@eschenlaube.at www.eschenlaube.at107

Fotter D 20Attemsgasse 6, 8010 Graz

Lokal Mller D 24Villefortgasse 3, 8010 Graz

Coffee & cake as it used to beMon. Fri. 7.30am 7pm Sat. 7.30am 2pm breakfast Mon. Fri. 7.30am 12pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 322146

Snacks and tasty mealsTue. Sat. from 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 339647 lokalmueller@chello.at www.lokalmueller.at

Kombse D 21Erzherzog-Johann-Allee 2, 8010 Graz

Opern-Pavillon D 25Opernring 17, 8010 Graz

Cheers and bon appetit with the most weirdly wonderful cooking collective in townWed. Sat. 10pm 4am Tel. +43 (0) 676 3095205 tschuxn.kombuese@hotmail.com www.cooksofgrind.org

Graz coffee tradition at the heart of the cityMon. Sat. 8.30am 12 midnight Sun. 4pm 11pm

rossian D 26Kaiser Josef Platz 6 8, 8010 Graz

kunst.wirt.schaft D 22Elisabethstrasse 14, 8010 Graz

Fresh food at the market standMo. Fr. 7am 10pm T +43 (0) 0680 3131494

Jewellery & photographic exhibitions; catering on requestWed. Fri. 2pm 8pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 325225 kunst.wirt.schaft@utanet.at www.kunstwirtschaft.at

Schnabelweide D 27Kaiser-Josef-Platz, stands 19 21, 8010 Graz

An insiders tip for the connoisseurMon. Fri. 7am 2pm and 5pm 8pm, Sat. 7am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 845961

Lila Eule D 23Opernring 5, 8010 Graz

Urban nightlife opposite the Operalilaeule@gmx.at www.facebook.com/lilaeulegraz108

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Thered TrackRound and about Jakominiplatz

A bright red running track in the middle of the city is symbolic for a district that is thrusting ahead. Enormous publicity greeted this public space intervention in 2010 - and not only in Graz. The running track idea was immediately hot news in numerous design and architecture blogs worldwide. The Jakomini district and above all the urban triangle that is marked out so strikingly by this track is the focus of an ambitious City of Graz project: the entire area is to be converted piece-by-piece into an irresistibly attractive address for the thriving creative industry based in Graz. The idea is pulsing with life: some 30 new creative industry companies have already moved in. Ready, steady, GO! is the name that has been given to the 750-metre-long red running track around Jakoministrasse, Grazbachgasse and Klosterwiesgasse. It also serves as a programme for the entire district: a starting signal for design and creativity!114

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www.walkingchair.com

Fidel Peugeotdesigner

Is there some place youd like to design? I would like to re-structure the public squares as places where people can meet both privately and professionally. Your hotel tip? Sorry, I spend the night virtually everywhere in private accommodation or under the bridges The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? I love the hot sausage kiosks in Graz. Out and about with friends where would you go? To the steirischer herbst festival it is always worth a trip, alone or with friends.

Design is design follows content. Graz in three words? Graz, really great! What place is your secret love? The River Mur and the Island in the Mur. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? When you Google design graz you get the following advertising-free results: www. graz-cityofdesign.at, www. designmonat.at, www.fhjoanneum.at, and graz.designsouvenir.at. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? The GRAZ DESIGN THING*. This souvenir can now be had virtually everywhere.

Fidel Peugeot works on inventions & solutions for the future. In 2003, the Swiss-born designer founded the studio & product label www.walkingchair.com with Karl Emilio Pircher in Vienna.118

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augenpauseJakoministrasse 18, 8010 GrazHidden in a picturesque courtyard behind the Jakoministrasse, Galerie Augenpause offers snappy graphics, photos and typography designs printed on canvas. Besides, you can have your photos printed professionally either on canvas or as large format prints. The extraordinary thing about this gallery though, is that it is tailored to the blind. At the push of a button, specific hardware and software solutions allow the images to speak.Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 3pm 7pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 676538, www.augenpause.at

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GaisruckerKastellfeldgasse 24, 8010 GrazGaisrucker Furnishings plans complete furnishing solutions modern design coupled with perfect quality is our top priority. Harmonious colour concepts are transformed into reality by a highly qualified painting and decorating company. National and international design furniture and individual tailoring at our adjoining cabinet makers workshop fulfil the highest demands on todays interior design.Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 8am 12 noon and 1pm 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 888286, office@gaisrucker.at, www.gaisrucker.at

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Grill MbelHerrgottwiesgasse 117, 8010 GrazGrill Furnishings offers exclusive pieces from international furniture producers plus choice lighting objects. Own cabinet making, metal working and upholstery workshops also produce furniture to the highest quality standards. Grill is a great partner for implementing your own interior furnishing solutions. Grill will work together with you whether you want to create a single item, or a major interior solution. This is how a simple room becomes a source of well-being and inspiration.Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 7.15am 3.45pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 27122319, office@grill.at, www.grill-moebel.at

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look! designJakoministrasse 17, 8010 Grazlook! design is both a design workshop and a communication centre. This small but brilliant studio offers a potpourri of snappy ideas partly self-manufactured, partly by other designers. For example, their program includes products inspired by Styrian runner-beans. This beans striking pattern has been reproduced on T-shirts, bags, jewellery and many other items.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 4pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 834701, office@look-design.at, www.look-design.at

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Medwed DessousReitschulgasse 10, 8010 GrazErika Medweds lingerie is sensually luxurious. Finest cloth in which women feel both beautiful and alluring, but also strong and free and this in all sizes. This is the attitude the designer brings to fashion. Stylish advice and an ordering service complete the Erika Medwed lingerie range.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9.30am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 817824, office@medwed-dessous.at, www.medwed-dessous.at

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SunsetStarReitschulgasse 27, 8010 GrazLifestyle is the sense of freedom and SunsetStar represents this freedom with its mix of retro-style and vintage labels. This bold shop is constantly listening in to the shrill noises of the underground and combining what it hears with the latest trends. But never forgetting its own roots.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 815945 , info@sunsetstar.com, www.sunsetstar.com

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LadensteinC.-v.-Htzendorfstrasse 63, 8010 GrazHolistic, individual room design for the sense of living, emotion and experience this is the idea behind Ladenstein. A host of innovations such as the first free-floating fold-out bed in the world have turned Ladenstein from an organically grown family firm into a first class furnishings provider. Ladenstein has also made a name for itself since the 1990s as a builder of exclusive yachts.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri 9am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 831183, info@ladenstein.at, www.ladenstein.at

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augartenBetween Grazbachgasse and SchnaugrtelOn the left bank of the Mur River between Grazbachgasse and Schnaugrtel, lies the Augarten Park. Besides the Schlossberg and the Stadtpark, this park is one of Grazs major recreation grounds. It was once established by the city fathers back in 1868. Further attractions are the outdoor swimming pool, which was built in 1914, the childrens playground and the beautiful old shady trees, which are much-loved by the public, especially in summer.Opening hours: no restrictions

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StadthalleMesseplatz 1, 8010 GrazBeneath its support-free roof construction, the Graz Stadthalle unfolds a spatial concept of supreme architectural finesse, providing an optimum venue for concerts, sport events, TV shows, congresses, galas, exhibitions, product presentations and other manifold events. Planned by Styrian architect Klaus Kada, the Stadthalle was one of the most modern event halls of its time when it was opened in 2002.

Tel. +43 (0) 316 8088, office@mcg.at, www.mcg.at

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Volker Pflgerdesign consultant

and the arts scene of course and thus between Griesplatz and Lendplatz in Graz. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? A Styrian wine, a bottle of pumpkin seed oil or one of those snow globes with the Clock Tower in it. Simply the classics. Your fashion shopping tip? Taiga or Pell Mell. Is there some place youd like to design? Something hidden away up on the Schlossberg perhaps, where you have to go through all the old tunnels and come out somewhere fully unexpected. And then the Louis Armstrong song We Have All The Time In The World is playing in some shady caf garden or other ... Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? In Caf Ritter. Eating and drinking in Graz? Ginko in Grazbachgasse.

Design is the attempt to find a coherent and creative solution for a real task. Graz in three words? First sit down. What place is your secret love? The Augarten and the path out of town along the River Mur. What is typical of Graz? Graz is pleasantly unpretentious. Graz is not a slave to its history, it does not have a reputation to lose and it provides a certain amount of free space for the unconventional. These are things I liked about Graz even as a child. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? Probably where it is being taught: at the FH Joanneum. And also in popular culture129

recommendationsShops Taiga F 09 Pell Mell D 07 Hotspots Augarten E 08 Wining and dining Caf Ritter D 17 Ginko E 16

Volker Pflger is a graduate of FH Joanneum (Industrial Design) and a co-founder of the assembly

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Moda Lisa E 10Reitschulgasse 10, 8010 Graz

The Museum of Perception E 14Friedrichgasse 41, 8010 Graz Daily except Tuesdays, 2pm 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 8115990 www.muwa.at

Shopping with sewing service and sewing courseMon. Fri. 10am 6pm Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 820054 office@modalisa.at www.modalisa.at

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g.e.l.b. E 11Klosterwiesgasse 3, 8010 Graz

Caf Stockwerk E 15Jakominiplatz 18, 8010 Graz

A potpourri of fashion and trendsMon. Fri. 10am 1pm and 4pm 6pm, Sat. 11am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 810993

Jazz club at JakominiplatzMon. Sat. 4pm 1am Sun. 4pm 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 821433 stockwerkjazz@chello.at stockwerkjazz.mur.at

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ESC Labor E 12Jakoministrasse 16, 8010 Graz Tue. Sat. 2pm 7pm and by appointment Tel. +43 (0) 316 836000 esc@mur.at www.mur.at

Ginko E 16Grazbachgasse 33, 8010 Graz

The insider tip for vegans, vegetarians and allergy sufferersMon. Fri. 11.30am 9pm Sat. 11.30am 7pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 815625 restaurant-ginko.at

Frida & freD Graz Childrens Museum E 13Friedrichgasse 34, 8010 Graz Tel. +43 (0) 316 8727700 www.fridaundfred.at131

LoVin E 17Mnzgrabenstrasse 36, 8010 Graz

Restaurant & vinothequeMon. Fri. 11am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 91921410 www.lovin.at

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Magnolia E 18Schnaugasse 53, 8010 Graz

The art of dining at the AugartenhotelMon. Fri. 11am 12 midnight Tel. +43 (0) 316 823835 www.augartenhotel.at

ristorante Corti E 19Mnzgrabenstrasse 17, 8010 Graz

Italian specialitiesMon. Sat. 12 noon 3pm (kitchen open until 2pm) and 5.30pm 12 midnight (kitchen open until 11pm) Tel. +43 (0) 316 817080 info@ristorantecorti.at www.ristorantecorti.at

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www.yes-architecture.com

Marion Wicherarchitect Design is an expression of zest for life. Graz in three words? Unique, refreshing, self-improvising. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? When the weather is good: Graz from a birds-eye view from the Starcke Haus on the Schlossberg. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the Burggarten, in the Mariahilferkirche gardens or in the Franziskanerkirche cloisters. What can you never resist when shopping? Marlies Dekkers lingerie, only from Erika Medwed in Reitschulgasse. Your fashion shopping tip? tag.werk and Palo Alto.135

What three places are a must to be seen? The Museum of Awareness, the Sculpture Park and the Lendplatz. What is typical of Graz? Sundays and bad weather are only a good combination if you love melancholy moods. Graz could then become your absolute hotspot. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee / beer? The Franziskanerkeller for the beer and the Caf Kaiserfeld for the coffee. Eating and drinking in Graz? Afternoons: Macello on Lendplatz, Dainadoo on Entenplatz. Special tip: the Klein Klein menu at Luttenberger, but please note: it is by appointment only! A snack: Brtchenparadies in Kaiserfeldgasse. Out and about with friends where would you go? Postgarage or Reinerhof.

recommendationsShops Erika Medwed E 05 tag.werk F 08 Palo Alto C 02 Hotspots The Schlossberg C 06 Burggarten C 04 Mariahilferkirche F 12 Franziskanerkirche B 05 Wining and dining Muckis Franziskanerkeller B 17 Caf Kaiserfeld a 37 Macello F 33 Dainadoo F 27 Luttenberger C 23 Brtchenparadies a 36 Postgarage F 36 Reinerhof B 16 Starcke Haus C 25

Marion Wicher is an architect who always has her eyes open when she is out and about (which is not the same thing as saying she always sees everything, or that she even wants to see

everything ). She studied architecture in Graz and now operates yes architecture with firms in Graz, Munich and New York; she was the winner of the Best Architects Award in 2009.136

Power HouseBetween Griesplatz and Lendplatz

There is scarcely any other quarter where the creative energy of the city is so immediately apparent as at Lendplatz. Innovative design studios, unconventional shops, the coolest hairstylists and a host of bars and cafs have moved in over the past few years. They even have their own festival here the Lendwirbel. In 2012, the designmonth festival, a collaboration with the Citypark mall, took place in the area around Griesplatz. There is a good reason why this area has acquired a completely new identity - the building of the Kunsthaus in 2003. The idea back then of bundling creative forces spatially has really taken off here. The Kunsthaus by Peter Cook and Colin Fournier is today not only one of the most spectacular buildings in all of Graz, it is also the central focus for art and design. The Kunsthaus and its adjacent buildings are home to the House of Architecture, the magazine Camera Austria and the designforum Steiermark.138

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www.andy-wolf.at

Katharina Plattnereye fashions designer Design is sophisticated and attractive solutions for everyday items. Graz in three words? Charming, personal, a sleeping beauty. Wheres the best place to relax in Graz? In the Stadtpark or the Hilmteich. a gift from Graz for a friend. What will it be? Something to eat or drink: Styrian wine, chocolate, Vulcano ham and pumpkin seed oil. What can you never resist when shopping? Going to kwirl. Out and about with friends where would you go? Kombse, Postgarage. Your fashion shopping tip? Offline Retail at Caritas.141

Is there some place youd like to design? The Sdtiroler Platz. It is a great city square that could do with a little something in terms of design. Where can design be seen at its clearest in Graz? In the architecture of this city. Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? Tribeka, Parkhouse. Eating and drinking in Graz? Speisesaal, Der Steirer, blendend. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Brains with egg at the Mohrenwirt or Frhbar Beate in the early hours after 2am

Katharina Plattner is proud to be from Graz. She joined the Andy Wolf Eyewear business in 2008. Since then she has been commuting untiringly between the companys base in Hartberg, Graz and international metropolises.

recommendationsShops kwirl F 04 Offline Retail F 06 Hotspots Hilmteich G 08

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Fluid FormsJosefigasse 1, 8020 GrazCreate your own designer product! With just a few mouse-clicks, you can create your own individual design for jewellery, accessories or watches on the Fluid Forms website. The unique object is then created to your specifications with computer-aided processes, e.g. 3D printing, and fine craftsmanship.

Tel. +43 (0) 316 890203, info@fluid-forms.com, www.fluid-forms.com

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HErzlich Jugend am WerkMariahilferplatz 3, 8020 GrazWe offer elegant designer chairs, individual handicraft, quaint little gifts and a lot more at our Jugend am Werk HERZlich store on Mariahilferplatz. Young unemployed people manufacture these HERZlich items in production training centres. The Graz designer duo resanita designed the holistic store concept.

Opening hours: Tue. Fri. 9.30am 1pm and 2pm 6.30pm, Sat. 10am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 50 7900 7900, herzlich@jaw.or.at, www.jaw.or.at

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Kunsthaus Graz ShopLendkai 1, 8020 GrazThe Kunsthaus Graz Shop offers specialist publications on all the current exhibitions and books on contemporary art, photography, fashion, product and graphic design plus a special section on contemporary architecture with a focus on Graz and Austria.

Opening hours: Tue. Sun. 10am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179200, shop@kunsthausgraz.at www.museum-joanneum.at

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kwirlMariahilferstrasse 11 , 8020 Grazkwirl is a platform for sustainable design. The shop offers a wide range of gifts and souvenirs and also provides exhibition space for young designers. The idea behind kwirl is the conviction that good design has a very important role in the development of social, economic, ecological, technological and cultural processes.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm Tel. +43 (0) 699 108 14 882, info@kwirl.at, www.kwirl.at

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ligne rosetLazarettgasse 39 41, 8010 Grazligne roset presents all the latest French living trends with a superbly colourful and varied collection of furnishings, lighting solutions, carpets, textiles and other interior dcor items. ligne roset designs create a world in which it is great to live a joy for both the eye and the soul.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 9am 6pm, Sat. 9am 4pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 724052, info@ligne-roset-graz.at, www.ligne-roset-graz.at

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Offline retail CaritasMariahilferstrasse 19, 8020 GrazSecond-hand with a social background: Offline Retail provides employment for people with substance abuse problems. Fashion and accessories are brought back into the best of shape by the people involved in this project with ironing, laundering and repairs.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 11am 6pm, Sat. 11am 2pm Tel. +43 (0) 676 88015446, www.projekt-offline.org

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Sommer.1916Grieskai 42, 8020 GrazTo acquire a personal style means to dress according to ones character. Monika Sommers fine material manufacture offers a service that has been passed from one generation to the next up to the present day: the art of making individually tailored, first-class quality shirts.

Opening hours: Mon. Thu. 9am 5pm, Fri. 9am 3pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 712191m monika.sommer@sir-hemden.at www.sir-hemden.at

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tag.werkMariahilferstrasse 13, 8010 GrazYoung people and adults without a job or training come to tag.werk to gain a new perspective for their life. People between 15 and 25 become designers: in this Caritas project, they make bags and fashion out of recycling material such as advertising banners and tarpaulin. Every bag is unique. Individually designed models are available on request.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 6pm, Sat. 10am 1pm tag.werk@caritas-steiermark.at, www.tagwerk.at

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TaigaSdtirolerplatz 12, 8020 GrazWelcome to the Graz Taiga! Taiga is more than a fashion business. And more than a bar. It is a choice mix of designer fashions from Freitag to no-l-ita plus the finest liquids such as Franco Caff from Oderzo or the delightful Makava ice tea. You can also now have your hair styled at the Graz Taiga since spring 2011.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10am 5pm, Sat. 10am 3pm office@taiga.cc, www.taiga.cc

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zerum LifestyleMariahilferstrasse 13, 8020 Grazzerum is the young and fair lifestyle label. The medium the zerum designers work with is first and foremost the T-shirt made from biologically cultivated fair trade cotton. Artists provide the designs and the cut was developed exclusively for zerum. Each edition is limited to one hundred per design, and the team zerum brand also produces unlimited standards.

Opening hours: Mon. Fri. 10.30am 6pm, Sat. 10.30am 5pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 890151, office@zerum.at, www.zerum.at

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designforum SteiermarkLendkai 1, 8020 GrazThe designforum Steiermark in the Kunsthaus Graz offers designers a modern presentation and exhibition space in the centre of the city. This urban dialogue, competence and mediation centre communicates every facet of design in the most varied forms. A focal task in all of this is to stimulate public awareness for the quality and value of design.

Opening hours: Tue. Sun. 10am 6pm Tel. +43 (0) 316 80179200, shop@kunsthausgraz.at, www.museum-joanneum.at

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Mariahilferkirche, MinoritenklosterMariahilferplatz 3, 8020 GrazA small entrance next to the Mariahilferkirche church takes you to the very attractive inner courtyard of the Minoritenkloster a relaxing refuge in the centre of the Lendviertel. The Arts Centre is housed in the Minoriten monastery interior. The adjacent Minoriten halls are now very important performance venues for concerts, literature events and the graphic arts.

Cultural Centre of the Minorites Tel. +43 (0) 316 71 11 33, office@kultum.at, www.kultum.at

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recommendationsWining and dining Tribeka F 39 Eckhaus D 18 Speisesaal F 38 Hotspots Kunsthaus F 17155

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Tomislav Bobinecdesigner

Design is my life. Graz in three words? Life, life, life. What place is your secret love? The Sporgasse from top to bottom. What is the first thing you show a visitor in Graz? The Kaiser-Josef-Market. What is typical of Graz? The people of Graz. Is there some place youd like to design? The Hauptplatz. What three places are a must to be seen? Kaiser-Josef-Markt, Sporgasse, Kunsthaus.

Wheres the best place to enjoy a quick cup of coffee? Countless places but most likely at Tribeka. Eating and drinking in Graz? Speisesaal. The best place in Graz for tasty rustic snacks: your tip? Theres nothing rustic about me Out and about with friends where would you go? Eckhaus.

Tomislav Bobinec is a passionate graphic designer, he heads luffup Bro for communication design as Managing Director / Creative Director.156

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