Kornmarktstrasse No. 7, Bregenz

Kornmarktstrasse No. 7 stands in the historic Kornmarkt quarter, which took shape as a grain market in the 16th century. Farmers and merchants once met here to trade cereals, and many of the surrounding buildings combined storage, small shops, and living spaces on narrow plots. Number 7 grew out of this commercial setting and still reflects that long history.

The building is known for its Late Baroque, or Neo-Baroque, style. Its current look comes mainly from a major renovation completed in 1896. The façade is easy to recognise thanks to its mix of circular and rectangular windows. A Madonna sculpture placed in a round niche is the most noticeable detail, showing how religious symbols were often included on homes at that time.

Right across the square are the Vorarlberg Museum and the Landestheater Bregenz. The museum’s modern concrete exterior stands in clear contrast to the older Neo-Baroque design of Number 7. Today, the ground floor is home to the 4D OUTFITTERS Concept Store, which sells design objects and niche perfumes, while the upper floors remain residential.