Location
1220 Wien
Planning Start
06/2016
Zoning Approval
12/2023
Construction Begin
3. Quarter 2025
Planned Completion of Development Area
2. Quarter 2028
Site Area
8,44 Hectares (20,86 Acres)
Land Available for Building
5,68 Hectares
Public Green Spaces
2,76 Hectares
Gross Built Space
135,610 m²
Apartment Units
1.205
Net Commercial and Social Space
4.500 m²
Verantwortlicher Partner
Mark Gilbert
Projektteam
Christian Aulinger, Mark Gilbert
Simon Hendrix, Markus Steiner, Adam Koten
Auftraggeber
Stadt Wien | Bauherrnkonsortium Süßenbrunner Straße West
Sited on 8.44 hectares of former farmland arrayed along a 880-meter-long street, Süßenbrunner Straße West plays a strategic role in the development of Vienna’s sprawling, evolving 22nd district.
Positioned between a forest-lined expressway to the west and low-rise residential neighborhoods to the east, the master plan by trans_city fills in the final, open edge of a development corridor that was initiated in the 1970’s, and built-out incrementally over the years.
The new neighborhood is structured around three compact “urban islands”, each composed of two parallel rows of buildings. This creates a strong, yet varied structure that comfortably slots itself into the existing urban context.
The Eastern Row, along Süßenbrunner Straße, the buildings are kept deliberately modest in scale—three stories high with a slim profile of 12.5 meters. This reflects the character of the existing low-rise housing across the street and helps the new development blend naturally into its surroundings.
In contrast, the Western Row is more expressive. Here, taller and deeper buildings introduce visual variety and a striking silhouette. At the northern and southern ends of the site, two landmark buildings — each reaching up to 35 meters — act as urban gateways. These mixed-use constructions include retail and community spaces at ground level; they anchor the neighborhood and provide essential services.
Well-proportioned Green Spaces are thoughtfully woven into the two built rows, lending an attractive cadence to the urban fabric. Two large public parks separate the urban islands. These are augmented by a series of smaller, more intimate courtyards that generate a fine-grained cityscape.
On the east side, small plazas or forecourts align with the existing street grid, serving as welcoming entrances and natural extensions of the surrounding urban fabric.
On the west side, more secluded garden courts offer residents tranquil, green retreats that open toward the nearby landscape.
Between the forecourts and garden-courts is a Central Band of planted and paved spaces. This interconnects the courts and provides a lively, walkable corridor that ties the site together.
By building along an existing but underused street, the project delivers around 1,200 new homes without the need for additional roads or infrastructure. With a light rail stop at the southern edge and several bus lines serving the area, the neighborhood is well connected to the wider city—making car-free living both possible and practical.
Sustainability is an important concern. All buildings are linked to a shared energy network powered by groundwater heat pumps, providing efficient heating in winter and cooling in summer. This low-impact system ensures long-term environmental and operational performance, supporting the city’s broader climate goals.
