Innsbruck Design Advisory Board (IGB)

What is the function of the Design Advisory Board?

The Innsbruck Design Advisory Board (IGB) assesses projects with regard to architecture, urban design, urban planning and urban development. The aim is to create a more intensive and better understanding of these issues among all users and those involved in planning or construction.

This applies to the entire urban area, in all relevant areas of construction, the maintenance and renovation of existing buildings and the design of public spaces, including green areas, sports and open spaces and transport facilities.

As an independent body of experts, the IGB also supports and advises political decision-makers and those responsible for urban planning. Its work centres on living together as an urban society, the development of the shared living space and the associated quality of life.

When is the Design Advisory Board consulted?

The IGB is consulted if the building volume exceeds 5,000 m³ or 10,000 m³ in commercial and industrial areas or if building projects are of particular importance for the townscape and townscape due to their location or appearance.

Cases when the IGB can be consulted:

• Appraisal of building projects
• Project-related changes to development and/or zoning plans
• Projects of the City of Innsbruck and participating corporations
• Competitions
• Special issues relating to urban development and urban design

Who is part of the Design Advisory Board?

The Innsbruck Design Advisory Board is a team of experts with specialised knowledge in the fields of architecture, urban development and landscape planning.

The four members are appointed by the Municipal council after consultation with the Chamber of Architects and Engineering Consultants for Tyrol and Vorarlberg.

The term of office for members and substitute members of the IGB is a minimum of two and a maximum of five years.

Current composition

The Innsbruck Design Advisory Board currently consists of the following members:

• Chair: Arch. Bernd Vlay (architect, Vienna)
• Deputy Chair: Prof.ⁱⁿ Dipl.-Ing. Anne Beer (architect and urban planner, Munich)
• Raoul Bukor (landscape architect, Vienna)
• Arch. DI Josef Fink (architect, Bregenz)

Substitute members of the Innsbruck Design Advisory Board:

• Dipl. Arch. Kornelia Gysel (architect, Zurich)
• Dipl.-Ing. Heike Langenbach (landscape planner, Vienna)
• Dipl. Arch. Daniele Marques (architect, Lucerne)
• Dipl. Arch. Dieter Jüngling (Architect, Chur)
• Arch. Mag. arch Andreas Cukrowicz (Architect, Bregenz)

When and how do I submit a project to the Design Advisory Board?

To submit a project, you must

• book an appointment in Service Unit Projects, design and townscape protection (at least five weeks before a meeting)
• co-ordinate the project with:
  • the Service Unit Building consultancy and expert opinions ’
  • the City Department Building and fire police ’
• submit the ‘Project Submission to the Design Advisory Board’ form and the required documents, complete and in both digital and paper form, at least four weeks before the IGB meeting.
• The model must be available two weeks before the meeting.

What supporting documents are required?

• Project submission form for the Design Advisory Board:
  • Detailed analysis (urban context, existing development, proposed project)
  • Description of the design (building structure, height development, façades, openings, materials, outdoor facilities)
  • If resubmitting, please describe the changes made to the preliminary design.
• Photographs of the existing building
• Planning documents:
  • all planning documents required for an architectural/urban planning assessment
    • Schematic plan of the project and its surroundings
    • Site plan including the layout of green spaces and open areas, showing relevant tree populations
    • All floor plans, elevations and sections (including adjacent buildings and the surrounding area)
  • a digital set of plans in PDF format, comprising as few individual files as possible
  • Two sets of plans in paper format, unbound:
    • two portfolios of plans, paginated and dated
    • not bound
    • DIN A4 – A3; if formats are larger than A3, please fold them, do not roll them.
    • If a presentation on photo paper is required (optional), please submit this in addition to the two folded portfolios (on plain paper).
  • For resubmissions, please ensure that the plan presentation is as similar as possible to the previous submission to the Design Advisory Board.
• Building mass model:
  • Project with urban context
  • Scale = 1:500