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IGIRIEN

IGIRIEN is an Austrian planning and studio community founded in 1974.¹ It was founded by Elsa Prochazka, Franz E. Kneissl and Werner Appelt.¹ It ceased to exist in 1985.¹

IGIRIEN war eine österreichische Planungs- bzw. Ateliergemeinschaft, die 1974 von der Architektin Elsa Prochazka und den Architekten Werner Appelt sowie Franz E. Kneissl gegründet wurde und sich Mitte der 1980er Jahre wieder auflöste.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1974Founded¹

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The story

Founded by Elsa Prochazka, Franz E. Kneissl and Werner Appelt in 1974.¹

Leadership

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FounderElsa Prochazka¹
FounderFranz E. Kneissl¹
FounderWerner Appelt¹

Timeline

1985Dissolved Dissolved¹
1974Founded Founded¹

Links

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Sources

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WikidataIGIRIEN on Wikidata
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WikipediaIGIRIEN on the German Wikipedia