The guideline for the redesign of Sacher Eck was laid down in close coordination with the owner family. Building on Sacher’s great tradition, contemporary design elements and a modern infrastructure serve to stimulate the discourse between old and new. The new design draws on traditional, imperial Viennese interiors, of which the iconic Hotel Sacher is a prime example. The classic Sacher colours – wine-red, gold and black – and the typical Viennese materials of velvet, brass, dark wood and black and white marble merge to form new compositions. Striking design elements, such as the monumental chandelier, are effectively showcased by the extension of the café and confectionery and the new ceiling opening connecting the ground floor with the mezzanine. In addition to the pre-existing confectionery (“Sacher Confiserie”), where original Sacher products can also be purchased, there is now a large new café area on the bel étage with a view onto Kärntner Strasse and the Vienna Opera House.