Austria designer farm flourishes amid adversity

By Agence France-Presse

Oct 16, 2023 12:28 am

EGG, Austria: In idyllic western Austria, Ingo Metzler's goat breeding farm with its striking light wood paneling and big glass facades sets itself apart, aiming to survive in a sector in crisis.

'Architecture is a way of expressing our innovative approach and our values,' says Metzler, 58, who took over and spruced up the family farm in Vorarlberg, a region that is a pioneer in sustainable design.

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