Cable plant, 1120 Vienna

"The Miracle of Vienna" was the headline of the Standard in August 2005.

Citizen participation, a cooperative planning process and new urban planning instruments made the planning an experiment. The experiment was successful and the Kabelwerk as a realised project is a model case for future urban planning developments. Being able to actively participate in this extensive process was a challenging experience, and being able to let our creativity flow into the buildings themselves was the gratifying conclusion.

Cable factory component D: The Terrace House

The unusual dedication of the development plan allowed us an unusual form. By stacking and staggering 24 maisonettes, we created a new terrace house type with 2-storey loggias. A positive side effect of the design: each flat has cross-ventilation. At the final barbecue, the residents told us how nice it is to live in the Kabelwerk - our nicest compliment!

Cable factory component E: The round corner

At the "Runden Eck", the development of the flats is not only a necessary connection, but also a meeting zone. M&S Architekten have planned extra-wide corridors that serve as a playground for children in winter and can be used as uncomplicated parking for prams and bicycles. The hall is planted with non-hardy plants in the cold seasons.

Cable plant component A

Site A forms the southern end of the cable plant. Here, a hotel, seminar centre, local suppliers, bank and medical centre complete the new district.