Residential building with 17 flats and 4 offices

Conciseness and sensitivity. A harmonious ensemble of existing and new buildings. Straußengasse 14 is located in the heart of Vienna’s 5th district. Incorporating the existing “Fachwerkhaus”, which is a striking feature of the street, a harmonious ensemble of old and new is created. The typology of the productive town house with a commercially used base and studios in the courtyard building is implemented here. The design focus is on the light and delicate façade design of the new building with industrial features chosen in reference to the existing building. It conveys lightness and elegance. The façade contains multiple layers. Operable glass panels to the balustrade create adaptive buffer zones which provide unique spatial qualities. Depending on the season, the exterior and interior merge with each other.

Landscape partner: Carla Lo