The ground-breaking ceremony for the 27th Gemeindebau NEU development recently took place on Bernoullistraße in Vienna’s Donaustadt district. The project is part of Vienna’s housing initiative, under which around 4,500 people already live in Gemeindebau NEU developments and over 1,000 further flats are currently being built.
An open layout and new open spaces
The development comprises three buildings – a pair of eight-storey blocks and a free-standing tower block. The open, rectangular layout creates new sightlines and communal spaces, deliberately avoids forming a closed street frontage, and at the same time establishes a connection to the planned ‘Schrödingerplatz Neu’. A landscaped forecourt and the preservation of existing trees reinforce the integration into the urban fabric.
Integrated planning from a single source
For this project, iC is responsible for the overall planning as part of a joint venture with Arch. Ganahl/Ifsits. The scope of work includes architecture, landscape design, structural engineering, building physics, fire safety and building services.
This is complemented by construction management, BIM coordination and klimaaktiv consultancy. The design is being carried out as a flagship BIM project in collaboration with CES clean energy solutions and supports efficient and quality-assured implementation.
Focus on sustainability and quality of life
Particular emphasis is placed on designing the site to be climate-friendly. Measures such as green facades, biodiversity roofs and shaded play and relaxation areas help to create a pleasant microclimate and promote the climate-resilient development of the open spaces.
Completion and further insights
The project is scheduled for completion in spring/summer 2028.
You can find further background information on the project in our magazine article: Bernoullistraße Vienna | Digital planning in municipal housing construction
A video report on the ground-breaking ceremony is available via W24: Spatenstich: Neuer Gemeindebau entsteht in der Donaustadt
