{"id":3548,"date":"2025-07-17T05:59:22","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T05:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/?p=3548"},"modified":"2025-09-24T20:29:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-24T20:29:00","slug":"handmade-terracotta-szihn-bakery-siebenhirten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/en\/handmade-terracotta-szihn-bakery-siebenhirten\/","title":{"rendered":"How Our Handmade Terracotta Tiles and Slabs Transformed the SZIHN Bakery in Siebenhirten"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At the<strong> U6 Siebenhirten station in Vienna<\/strong>, the scent of freshly baked bread and pastries leads directly to the <strong>first renovated branch of the Szihn bakery chain<\/strong>. But this time, it\u2019s not just another bakery \u2014 it\u2019s a space that <strong>tells its own story through design.<\/strong> The leading role in this narrative is played by <strong>handmade terracotta tiles and large-format terracotta slabs,<\/strong> bringing warmth, texture, and character into every corner of the interior.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terracotta-boden-und-thekenverkleidung-baeckerei-szihn-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Terracotta Fliesen am Boden und an der Theke in moderner B&#xE4;ckerei SZIHN\" class=\"wp-image-2825\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terracotta-boden-und-thekenverkleidung-baeckerei-szihn-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terracotta-boden-und-thekenverkleidung-baeckerei-szihn-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terracotta-boden-und-thekenverkleidung-baeckerei-szihn-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terracotta-boden-und-thekenverkleidung-baeckerei-szihn-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/terracotta-boden-und-thekenverkleidung-baeckerei-szihn-scaled.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Tradition trifft auf Moderne: Terracotta Boden und Thekenverkleidung in der Wiener B\u00e4ckerei SZIHN<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visual Redefinition of the Brand Identity<\/h2>\n\n<p>Szihn stands for artisanal quality and long-standing tradition in Vienna. Now, this tradition is gaining a new dimension \u2014<strong> with an authentic design approach<\/strong>, natural materials, and handcrafted precision. The Siebenhirten branch is the first to undergo this transformation, creating a prototype for future locations across the city.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Collaboration with Artm\u00fcller Architects<\/h2>\n\n<p>The interior design was developed by the renowned Vienna-based studio <strong>Artm\u00fcller Architects<\/strong>, with architect <strong>Alexander Holzer <\/strong>shaping the distinctive terracotta cladding on the front of the sales counter. Their philosophy was clear: <strong>natural and functional<\/strong>, <strong>rustic and modern<\/strong>, <strong>traditional and urban.<\/strong> Our task was to translate this vision into material form.  <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terracotta Tiles: A Floor That Tells Stories<\/h2>\n\n<p>Between the sales counter and the customer area lies a floor made of <strong>handmade terracotta tiles,<\/strong> laid in the characteristic <strong>herringbone pattern<\/strong>. Each tile is hand-shaped, with subtle variations in color and texture \u2014 creating a lively, warm surface underfoot. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250716_135640-1200x554.jpg\" alt=\"Handmade terracotta tiles laid in a herringbone pattern with rustic texture.\" class=\"wp-image-2814\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handmade terracotta tiles in a herringbone pattern \u2013 rustic and unique.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Advantages of Our Tiles:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Crafted by hand with a natural patina<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visual connection to the brand\u2019s traditional identity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Highly durable and easy to maintain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ideal for high-traffic areas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Terracotta Slabs at the Front of the Sales Counter \u2013 A Technical and Aesthetic Masterpiece<\/h2>\n\n<p>The most striking element of the interior can be found right at the front of the sales counter \u2014 l<strong>arge-format terracotta slabs<\/strong> <strong>designed by Alexander Holzer<\/strong>. Their production was <strong>particularly demanding<\/strong>, as handling terracotta at this scale poses technical challenges. Precise control of temperature, humidity, and drying processes was required to ensure that each slab remained <strong>structurally stable<\/strong> and<strong> visually authentic.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"554\" src=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250716_142441-1200x554.jpg\" alt=\"Large-format terracotta tiles on the sales counter and a herringbone terracotta floor in the Szihn Bakery\" class=\"wp-image-2816\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250716_142441-1200x554.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250716_142441-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250716_142441-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250716_142441-1536x710.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20250716_142441-scaled.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handmade terracotta tiles on the counter and floor in harmonious interplay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<p>These slabs have become a true<strong> visual highlight<\/strong> \u2014 a combination of artisanal precision and architectural vision that leaves a lasting impression on every visitor.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Material Mix for a Holistic Atmosphere<\/h2>\n\n<p>The bakery\u2019s interior concept combines <strong>terracotta<\/strong>, <strong>untreated wood<\/strong>,<strong> black steel<\/strong>, and<strong> hand-plastered walls.<\/strong> Each material was deliberately chosen to emphasize warmth, tradition, and functionality. Here, terracotta is not just a floor covering \u2014 <strong>it is a defining element of the space\u2019s identity.<\/strong>  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"Hand-plastered wall with a textured surface and round upholstered backrests in the interior of the Szihn Bakery\" class=\"wp-image-2819\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/20-scaled.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Handverputzte Wandfl\u00e4che und runde R\u00fcckenlehnen im modernen Sitzbereich<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Future Branches: A Unified Style Across Many Locations<\/h2>\n\n<p>The Siebenhirten branch sets the <strong>standard for upcoming renovations<\/strong> across the entire Szihn network. The combination of our <strong>handmade materials<\/strong> and the<strong> architectural concept<\/strong> creates spaces that invite people to stay, enjoy, and return. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Visit Us or Work With Us<\/h2>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udd39 If you\u2019re in Vienna \u2014 <strong>stop by the Szihn Bakery in Siebenhirten<\/strong> and experience how handmade terracotta transforms the atmosphere of a space.<br\/>\ud83d\udd39 If you want to design a place with character and personality \u2014 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/en\/contact\/\">get in touch with us.<\/a><\/strong><br\/><br\/>Our terracotta tiles and slabs are more than just materials \u2014<strong> they are handmade stories.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Thanks for the Excellent Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n<p><strong>Location: <\/strong>Szihn Bakery, U6 Station Siebenhirten, Porschestra\u00dfe, 1230 Vienna<br\/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.szihn.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.szihn.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Architecture:<\/strong> Artm\u00fcller Architekten \u2013 for the concept and overall planning<br\/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.artmueller.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.artmueller.eu<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Carpentry:<\/strong> Janko Bister WOBI \u2013 for the production and processing of the wooden elements<br\/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/wobi.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.wobi.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Ceramics:<\/strong> Pani &amp; Kovar OG \u2013 for the professional installation of terracotta tiles, slabs, and ceramic tiles<br\/><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pani-kovar.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pani-kovar.at<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u27a4 Discover our complete <a href=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/en\/terracotta-tiles\/\">collection of terracotta tiles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u27a4 Or read more about <a href=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/en\/terracotta-tiles\/\">how we make our tiles<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/en\/history-of-terracotta-tiles\/\">[Terracotta Tile History \u2013 From Antiquity to Today]<\/a><br\/>\ud83d\udc49<a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/cotto-rustic.at\/en\/interview-mile-master-craftsman-terracotta-tiles\/\"> [Interview with Master Craftsman Mile \u2013 Responsibility &amp; Attention to Detail]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the U6 Siebenhirten station in Vienna, the scent of freshly baked bread and pastries leads directly to the first renovated branch of the Szihn bakery chain. But this time, it\u2019s not just another bakery \u2014 it\u2019s a space that tells its own story through design. 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