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Design Studio SS 24

Design Studio SS 24: Refill: Vacancy as an opportunity in Neulengbach

The city center of Neulengbach is not only attractive, but also a great experience for pedestrians. Nevertheless, the vacancy rate is clearly visible. Therefore, the focus of the study will be on alternative usage scenarios, which are diverse. The design process will be carried out on the basis of two selected properties on the main square, whereby a tour is possible and planning documents will be made available. If necessary, partial demolition can also be considered. As part of the design exercise, the aim is therefore to combine utilization concepts with architectural measures that contribute to a meaningful development. The main objective is to develop an overall concept that can be implemented and a concrete usable design solution.

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The city center of Neulengbach is not only attractive, but also a great experience for pedestrians. Nevertheless, the vacancy rate is clearly visible. Therefore, the focus of the study will be on alternative usage scenarios, which are diverse. The design process will be carried out on the basis of two selected properties on the main square, whereby a tour is possible and planning documents will be made available. If necessary, partial demolition can also be considered. As part of the design exercise, the aim is therefore to combine utilization concepts with architectural measures that contribute to a meaningful development. The main objective is to develop a feasible overall concept as well as a concrete usable design solution.

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Looking at the designs around the centrally located building site within the town of Neulengbach, the first thing that stands out is the variety of solutions in terms of use, as well as the varying degrees of building density. This respective density is generally due to the individual project approach. Some designs are largely dedicated to the creation of a residential structure, while other projects anchor their core content primarily in the areas of trade, exchange or cultural facilities. What the projects have in common, however, is the desire to make the newly created space at least partially accessible to the public and, as a result, to extend the existing main square by another – possibly more “classic” – square. As a result, this “extension of the main square” is sometimes designed as a green space or interpreted as a place for cultural and communicative exchange.

Some projects examine the possible density or the degree of achievable/usable residential development with their design proposal. Others, on the other hand, locate various semi-public and public functions around the new square in order to achieve the highest possible frequency and liveliness. However, the projects are always dedicated to self-chosen objectives. From a “square for everyone” to a structural meeting place for old and young, there are now numerous approaches to solutions that are nevertheless based on generally recurring issues.

One of these questions is certainly due to the integration into the existing building. The site, with its boundary and challenging slope-like topography, demands a holistic strategy from the designer, which then fundamentally defines the positioning of the building. Another “unspoken” question is the opening towards the current main square. At present, as the street frontage is still relatively hermetically sealed, the square seems to be literally sealed off behind the façades and inaccessible, at least to the wider public. However, on entering the two plots it quickly becomes clear that the wide view that opens up into the landscape here is one that needs to be made accessible to most people. Based on this situation, it is all too understandable that the desire for an “expanded” town center is being voiced in many places: a place for everyone to meet and exchange ideas or to experience greenery and views.

The question of creating parking spaces in such a situation then becomes a challenge. Different approaches are pursued here. From the underground garage situation adjacent to the main square to garaging accessed from the lower end of the site and the development of bridges and footbridges to ultimately overcome the difficult slope situation, there is a wide range of possible approaches. The architectural languages used range from the utmost restraint to progressive designs that deliberately stand out from the existing context. It is to be hoped that the topographical characteristics of the property can be successfully exploited and that an opening of some kind can be created that allows visitors and residents to find a place to linger beyond the intended use.

Selected projects

Boomer-Zoomer

Adam Balog

Piazza Neulengbach

David Braito

Theaterhof Neulengbach

Michael Goller

Die Achse

Michael Haidinger

Landhaus 2

Paolo Kerschbaumer

rund ums atrium

Hannah Koch

Landhaus 1

Artur Ruck

Impulsquartier

Sina Stadlbauer

Stadthybrid

Patrick Straßberger

Neulengreen

Jasmin Thüringer

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