Description
The extended triangular plan shape of the 32 storey tower is derived from the aim to maximise the fine water views for all apartments. The longer wing faces the Danube to the south and the shorter one toward the Kaiserwasser and the Alte Donau to the east.
The vertical core contains lifts and services. It connects the two wings with the tower’s third 7-storey wing, which is used for offices.
The central entry hall can be approached from two opposing sides of the surrounding pedestrian plaza, one facing the U1’s Donauinsel Station, the other, the UN Station.
A cafe with outdoor seating spilling out onto the plaza, shops and community facilities, with meeting rooms, fitness centre, gymnasium, saunas, etc., open off the partially 2-storey high entry space.
The top of the building contains five split level penthouse apartments, each with continuous terraces facing the panoramic views.
The first seven floors contain small studio apartments. Above them are one and two bedroom units each with a balcony. These are shaped to allow the placing of outdoor seating groups with a table and four chairs.
The tower structure is of reinforced concrete with an external facing of metal panels.
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Architect
Civil Engineer
Client
Owner
Time & Place
Status
built
Date
01/05/2002
Address
Wien, Österreich
Specifications
Floors
Floors: 33
Height
Height: 150
Staircases
Units per Staircase
Units per Floor
Units
Unit Area
Plot Area
Floor Area Typical
Area Total
Podium Area
Courtyard Area
Ground floor Area
Residents
Parking Spaces
Taxonomy
Organisation
370
Material
Iron concrete
Structure
Usage
Housing, Office
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