Residential Housing "Heimspiel"

On a plot of around 3,000 m², the non-profit developer EBG realized a residential complex in Vienna’s Seestadt Aspern comprising 90 apartments – 59 subsidized standard units and 31 smart apartments – along with commercial spaces, offices, studios, a co-working area, and shared housing.

The ensemble, consisting of an elongated linear building and a compact solitary volume, presents a sculptural appearance with reliefed mineral facades, recessed loggias, and varied heights. “The monolithic character of the buildings and the noise exposure quickly led us to concrete, whose thermal mass we use to ensure a stable indoor climate,” explains Maria Megina, project manager at Dietrich | Untertrifaller. A grid-like precast concrete facade lends rhythm to the exterior and reflects the internal structure.

The project name Heimspiel (“Home Match”) refers to the local sports club See.SC, which organizes activities and partnerships within the neighborhood. Open access galleries, generous foyers, and sheltered loggias promote movement, social interaction, and comfort. Communal rooms with rooftop terraces and a central square with play and sports facilities foster an active lifestyle and a vibrant sense of community.

The compact layout with internal kitchen and sanitary cores allows flexible floor plans and a diverse mix of apartment types – from dual-aspect units in the solitary block to deep hall-style apartments in the linear building. “We wanted to create two giving houses that actively contribute to the urban realm,” emphasizes Megina. “Through the specific volumetric composition, we were able to establish a welcoming address and an open plaza with a variety of public uses.”

© Text: Untertrifaller, Gisela Gary; Z+B Magazine; modified