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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
The principle of the floor plans is based on a simple modular system that allows different floor plan types to be places alongside each other. Each dwelling has a private outdoor space with an area of at least 8 m2.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
The solitaires are grouped by their terracing, and the projecting cuts, individual porches.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Michael Hierner |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Michael Hierner |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Michael Hierner |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
At present the only development on the site is low. This means that for the neighbours there is no building front opposite in the form of a closed block edge building several storeys high.This open quality of the terrain is a significant quality in a very densely built-up district.
And at the same time a closed block edge would tend to present the new residents with closed, canyon- like streets and no views and open space.For these reasons a concept was developed that, despite the extremely high density, is intended to offer a new quality of outdoor space, views outside and through the development and sunlight for both the existing neighbours and the new residents.
And at the same time a closed block edge would tend to present the new residents with closed, canyon- like streets and no views and open space.For these reasons a concept was developed that, despite the extremely high density, is intended to offer a new quality of outdoor space, views outside and through the development and sunlight for both the existing neighbours and the new residents.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
The taller buildings are set back from this edge so that the western and eastern building volumes are lower than the legally defined outlines towards the neighbouring buildings. The southern building is at the centre so that it does not cast shadow on neighbouring buildings nor restrict their views.
The concept of the contextual elements offers sunlight and views for each apartment on the different levels and also for the neighbours. The patio dwellings in the plinth area are protected against inquisitive gazes by pergolas and by the modulation of the planted roofs.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
Form of the building volumes
The configuration of the buildings is developed through the optimisation of the context, the incidence of light, visual relationships and function.
The sculptural building volumes are articulated using stepping, incisions and the projecting verandas.
The intersections and incisions structure the internal circulation and provide an additional value in the form of various communal areas of different sizes.
Structure of the apartments
The principle of the floor plans is based on a simple modular system that, using the same structural shell, allows different floor plan types to be placed beside each other.
The structural system of the apartments, with load-bearing centre and external walls, allows unrestricted flexibility in the long direction. Different apartment types and also different floor plan configurations can be employed.
The open floor plan also allows the integration of work areas of different sizes that can be differently allotted.
The circulation works together with the integrated outdoor spaces as a kind of informal communication zone related to each floor of the building.
The principle of the floor plans is based on a simple modular system that, using the same structural shell, allows different floor plan types to be placed beside each other.
The structural system of the apartments, with load-bearing centre and external walls, allows unrestricted flexibility in the long direction. Different apartment types and also different floor plan configurations can be employed.
The open floor plan also allows the integration of work areas of different sizes that can be differently allotted.
The circulation works together with the integrated outdoor spaces as a kind of informal communication zone related to each floor of the building.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
Function
The concept of long-term flexible use of both the ground floor as well as the upper floors is a contribution to the building’s sustainability.
The high proportion of both private and communal outdoor areas is intended to limit the number of those who travel away at weekends.
The different sizes and qualities of the outdoor spaces mean that a diverse range of facilities can be used.
Despite the high density over 10% of the site is not hard paved, and there are also large planted and green areas. The “vertical gardens” in the communal loggias enhance the circulation spaces and improve the micro-climate.
The private outdoor spaces generally take the form of verandas that have single glazing to increase the length of the period during which they can be used, as well as to ensure privacy through screening. Various types of outdoor spaces allow a wide variety of uses.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Hubert Dimko |
Project Data
Project name: Housing with Verandas
Location: Buchengasse 157, 1100 Vienna, Austria
Program: 250 apartments with floor areas ranging between 50 and 150 m² Every apartment has a private outdoor space and an underground car-parking space.Total usable floor area including children’s day-care centre: ca. 22.000 m²
Site area: 9.855 m²
Gross floor area: 32.037 m²
Floor area: 21.089 m²
Apartments: 254
Competition/start of planning: 2005
Start of construction: 4/2006
Completion: 6/2008
Project name: Housing with Verandas
Location: Buchengasse 157, 1100 Vienna, Austria
Program: 250 apartments with floor areas ranging between 50 and 150 m² Every apartment has a private outdoor space and an underground car-parking space.Total usable floor area including children’s day-care centre: ca. 22.000 m²
Site area: 9.855 m²
Gross floor area: 32.037 m²
Floor area: 21.089 m²
Apartments: 254
Competition/start of planning: 2005
Start of construction: 4/2006
Completion: 6/2008
Awards:
- Best Architects Award 2010 in Gold
- 2009 - 20+10+X World Architecture Community Award
- 2010 - Green GOOD DESIGN Award, 2010
The people
Client: Heimbau & Eisenhof, Vienna
Construction Manager: Andrea GrassmuggStructures: Vasko + Partner Ingenieure
Note>>Location in this map, It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
Other consultants: Hans J. Dworak Schmidt Reuter
General Contractor: Strabag AG
Photographers: © Hubert Dimko, Michael Hierner
Note>>Location in this map, It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
