Otto Wagner (Vienna 1841 – Vienna 1918)
is considered one of the most influential architects and designers of Viennese Modernism. He had a lasting impact on Vienna's cityscape, among other things through the innovative design of the Vienna City Railway, which is characterised by functional clarity and elegant design. His work combines technical and aesthetic innovations with the pursuit of a new, contemporary architecture. The Postal Savings Bank in Vienna, a milestone in modern construction, impresses with its functional yet representative design; Wagner also designed the accompanying furniture himself, demonstrating his holistic understanding of design. Another of his most famous projects is the Otto Wagner Church in Vienna-Steinhof, a symbol of Art Nouveau and functional form. As a professor at the Academy of Fine Arts, he promoted Josef Hoffmann, among others, who decisively continued his architectural legacy.