Richard Lugner was born in Vienna in 1932. He founded the Lugner construction and real estate company when he was just 30 years old. In 1990 the famous Lugner City was opened. The shopping center was a success right from the start and attracted many well-known retail brands. Thanks to the cinema and various restaurants, Lugner City also became a popular leisure venue for many visitors.
However, the entrepreneur gained his fame outside of the business world. Known by the nickname “Mörtel”, Lugner has brought prominent guests of honor to the Vienna Opera Ball every year since 1992 and has paid a lot for it. Lugner’s guests have included actresses Melanie Griffith, Sophia Loren, Pamela Anderson, Jane Fonda and hotel heiress Paris Hilton.
