Gudrunstraße Apartments | BFA x KLK
Fifty business apartments and six offices were constructed in a new building on an empty lot in Vienna. The first phase focused on supporting work for the necessary rededication.
© David Schreyer
In further phases, optimal light conditions were achieved by orienting all of the apartments facing South-East. Noise pollution was reduced by the same measure since the orientation towards a more quiet side street acted as natural sound abatement.
© David Schreyer
The building’s facade is comprised of stacked traditional Viennese Schrebergardens (small, intimate garden communities), expressing a strong character in terms of urban development in a neighborhood characterized by predominantly commercial use.
© David Schreyer
© David Schreyer
Project Info
Architects: BFA x KLK
Area: 3900 m²
Year: 2021
Country: Viena, Austria
Photographs: David Schreyer
Lead Architect: Heinz Lutter
Construction Documents: Jürgen DePaul
Design Development: Xaver Kolleger
Schematic Design: Heinz Lutter, Christian Knapp, Jonathan Lutter, Fabian Lutter
Project Lead: Christian Knapp
Fire Protection: IMS Brandschutz
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