IKEA Wien Westbahnhof and JO&JOE Vienna

"Welcome to Hus!" is the motto at City IKEA Wien Westbahnhof. The team of Querkraft Architekten designed the visionary project of a vertical park that houses a City IKEA and a hostel of the Accor brand JO&JOE on seven floors at the same time. Also under the common roof and on the roof terrace: a total of 10 fully automatic coffee machines from Melitta Professional. "Together, we ensure enjoyable moments for our customers at Hus," comments IKEA Market Manager Johanna Cederlöf.

"The cooperation with two international brands under one roof worked great," reports Ricardo Holland. The Global Key Account Manager is responsible for the cooperation with IKEA and Accor at Melitta Professional. His special thanks go to the team on site. Sales manager Thomas Klima is the contact person in Vienna, the customer service technicians Mato Nikic and Klaus Weissenberger installed the coffee machines and adjusted them to the wishes and conditions on site. "It is a special pleasure for us to be able to serve two customers under one roof here," comments Thomas Klima.

IKEA Wien Westbahnhof is an extraordinary furniture store that wants to become an attractive meeting place in Vienna and invites you to come and stay – inside and also on the 1,800 square metre and lush green roof terrace, where JO&JOE and IKEA invite their guests to enjoy drinks, coffee specialities and snacks for a breathtaking view over the city. In addition to the world's first IKEA snack bar TOPPEN (meaning "top!" in Swedish) on the seventh floor, the roof terrace is also open to the public and without any obligation to consume.

The new City IKEA is designed for car-free travel. Smaller products that can be transported by public transport or bicycle can be purchased on site – over 3,000 items are in stock to take away. All larger products are ordered for collection by electric vehicle delivery or click & collect. Sustainability is at the core of IKEA Wien Westbahnhof and can be found in and around the entire building: 160 trees and shrubs inspired by the Swedish national parks green the façade and roof terrace. In addition, photovoltaic systems have been installed on the roof of the building over 800 m² of the total roof area and there is enough space for bird nests and beehives.

With the Open House of JO&JOE Vienna, a special accommodation concept has moved into the two upper floors, which is aimed at both "tripsters" (explorers) and "townsters" (residents) with its creative mix of accommodation, restaurant, bar and event location as well as an extended living room. It is aimed at young and young-at-heart people and business travellers who also see the open character and sharing principle of JO&JOE as part of their personal lifestyle. This is also evident in the bedrooms: thanks to two different room options, "Togethers" and "Yours", there is something for every taste. The 44 "Togethers" are multi-bed rooms that preserve the privacy of their guests thanks to clever planning and a clever room layout. Those travelling in smaller groups or on business can stay in one of the 33 "Yours" rooms, which are designed for two or three people and have a private bathroom. In total, JO&JOE Vienna has 345 beds. Prices start from 20 euros per bed per night, depending on the room type.

In addition, the spacious common areas – from the restaurant to the roof terrace – offer enough space for the JO&JOE community and relaxed togetherness. The design of the house is also unconventional and trendy. The four international urban street artists Lady K, Reso, Dinho Bento and Skirl have transformed the walls in the public areas and guest rooms into dazzling works of art. "We are not a 08/15 company, and that is exactly what we are looking for," explains Julia Neuhold, General Manager JO&JOE Vienna: "We are young, cheeky, different and simply cannot be pigeonholed. We are particularly pleased that so many Viennese people are increasingly taking us to their hearts as the "place to be", as a hub for a cosmopolitan and open society, in the middle of the city."

Relaxed togetherness: Gastronomy plays an important role in this at Hus. In addition to popular classics such as Köttbullar, salmon or smörrebröd, IKEA offers dishes that change according to the seasons in the Swedish restaurant and café. Apple pie and almond cake are popular accompaniments to coffee, which also plays an important role in the staff restaurant, in the Swedish bistro and in the first IKEA snack bar on the roof terrace. A total of six Melitta®Cafina® XT8s are available for self-service in the restaurants. Eight products are available to choose from by Touch: Extended, Extended with Milk, Organic Milk Cold, Organic Milk Warm, Milk Lactose-Free Cold, Milk Lactose-Free Warm, Hot Water, Cocoa. In the Swedish bistro, IKEA also relies on the top model from the XT series for up to 250 cups per hour. The Melitta® Cafina® XT6 is used in the TOPPEN snack bar on the roof terrace. By Touch, the service staff there obtain: Extended, prolonged with milk, cappuccino, cocoa, cold milk, warm milk, steam, hot water.

"Just like our Hus, good coffee also brings people together," comments Market Manager Johanna Cederlöf. "In our IKEA Wien Westbahnhof, we invite our customers to have a good time, be inspired and relax. We are committed to a better everyday life for many and work together with like-minded partners. Our delicious UTZ certified PÅTÅR coffee is a perfect match for Melitta, a brand known for the highest quality and professionalism. Together, we ensure enjoyable moments for our customers at Hus."

At JO&JOE Vienna, guests can help themselves to two Melitta® cup III fully automatic machines. The touch display includes: espresso, large espresso, extended, cappuccino, melange, cocoa and hot water for tea. Julia Neuhold, General Manager JO&JOE Vienna, explains what is important to her: "What counts most for us here is fast coffee enjoyment combined with quality. We are very satisfied with the cooperation with Melitta Professional."