einszueins architektur: Wohnprojekt Wien - best architects 16

einszueins architektur

Wohnprojekt Wien

best architects 16

multi-family homes

Place

Vienna / Austria

Photos

Hertha Hurnaus

Description

The cooperative building project comprises 40 residential units, 350 sqm of commercial space and 700 sqm of common areas. At the heart of the project is a self-organised community and the idea of developing a sustainable way of life in the city. The building has six storeys of apartments and a staircase conducive to informal encounters. In addition to structural measures such as controlled room ventilation and photovoltaic panels, the broad view of sustainability here also includes car sharing, a shopping cooperative and vegetable gardens. With a function room and a lounge on the park side, the project reaches out to its surroundings. Co-determination was ensured from the start using innovative methods, the participatory planning process extending from urban development considerations to electrical sockets. The result: 40 individually planned units that are as diverse as their residents. Shared spaces such as a kitchen, children’s playroom, workshops, sauna and guest apartments entice people out of their flats to take part in an active community.