What sets this property apart is its diverse range of housing options, which extend from a small student apartment to a south-facing penthouse on the top floor. Or perhaps it lies in the numerous details and materials. Residential comfort and well-being were never lost sight of for the residents. Ultimately, it is the combination of all architectural, technical, and structural components that defines this project.
The two main facade colors underscore the design concept. Facing the streets, the perforated facade features a darker, earthy shade of green, while the inner courtyard, in the same shade of green, appears brighter and more welcoming as it reflects the sun’s rays. The building’s sharp corners delineate the color fields. The windows, in a woody, yellowish tone, alternate with the intervening blind panels in broom-stroked plaster and parapet sections.
Another contrast—or break—in the building’s design is evident in the stairwell. Upon entering the building from Ehrenfeldgürtel, one encounters raw, exposed concrete surfaces on the ground floor of the stairwell, which suddenly give way to white plastered surfaces on the upper floors. A railing made of solid dark steel panels guides users spiraling upward to the upper floors. Through this contrast in color and material between the building envelope and the interior of the stairwell, residents are confronted with the idea of breaks or contrasts in yet another way.
