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Urban neighbourhood of Vienna by PPAG architects

Diversity and openness

A new urban neighbourhood has been built on a site covering more than 13,000 square metres in south-west Vienna, based on plans by PPAG architects. Designed from the outset to be integrative and inclusive, the Rivus Vivere district exemplifies how the individual needs of residents can be reconciled with urban density. The elevated neighbourhood impresses with its facades designed with white render surfaces, white joint mortar and white clinker brick slips. Seven buildings of varying heights and a series of squares, as well as greenery, stairways and passageways, create a dynamic interplay of space and intimacy.

The diverse, interconnected neighbourhood can be explored on foot in many different ways. Not least because of its liveliness, the car-free complex is a varied place for both residents and passers-by.

Rivus Vivere urban neighbourhood, white facade with plaster and brick slips from Sto
Photo: © Hertha Hurnaus, Vienna, AT
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A distinctive and highly memorable neighbourhood

  • Rivus Vivere urban neighbourhood, white brick slip facade by Sto

    The urban, car-free neighbourhood comprises 296 apartments and 12 commercial units, offering a high quality of life. Photo: © Christian Schellander, Schiefling am Wörthersee, AT

  • Base view of Rivus Vivere residential quarter, construction drawing

    An artificial mountain was created as a three-storey base for the neighbourhood, concealing a garage, cellars, storage rooms and technical facilities. Above these are seven buildings of varying heights, as well as a series of squares, green courtyards, open staircases and passageways on different levels.

  • Rivus Vivere urban neighbourhood, exterior shot of white brick facades.

    Although structurally connected, each of the courtyards has its own individual atmosphere and is highly recognisable. Photo: © Hertha Hurnaus, Vienna, AT

  • Residential buildings in the Rivus Vivere urban neighbourhood from the outside, with seating areas

    Central seating areas invite visitors to linger. Photo: © Christian Schellander, Schiefling am Wörthersee, AT

  • Exterior view of the Rivus Vivere urban neighbourhood, white brick facades with StoBrick

    The buildings in the neighbourhood frame various stairways, squares and passageways. Photo: © Hertha Hurnaus, Vienna, AT

  • Rivus Vivere urban neighbourhood, white StoBrick facades with greenery

    Although limited by the required parking garage facility, there is plenty of vegetation: greenery is provided here in earth boxes, raised beds and pots. Some walls are also covered with greenery. Photo: © Christian Schellander, Schiefling am Wörthersee, AT

  • Scaffolded Rivus Vivere neighbourhood, brick slips cladding on EWIS from Sto

    Construction: Reinforced concrete walls with EWIS
    The exterior walls are constructed of reinforced concrete. The 18 cm wide mineral wool insulation is part of the StoTherm Mineral facade insulation system, which is clad with a combination of clinker brick slips and plaster. The EWIS meets the highest fire protection requirements with European fire protection class A2-s1, d0 – both with render and brick-slip surfaces.

  • Laying StoBrick brick slips on the facade of the Rivus Vivere urban neighbourhood

    Combination of brick slips and render
    The urban style of brick slips, in combination with the calmer render surfaces, achieve an exciting balance that is both visually appealing and functional. A special batch of StoBrick brick slips was produced for the urban quarter. The durable brick slips give the otherwise white facade a lively appearance, depending on how the light falls.

  • Interior, apartment in the Rivus Vivere urban neighbouhood

    Individual living experience
    The 296 apartments include as many different types as possible so that everyone can find an apartment that suits their needs. Some of the apartments are designed as maisonettes.

Contrast through material mix

The original plan was for a fully plastered, insulated facade. The architects convinced the client to go with a mix of brick slips and render on an EWIS from Sto. The result: a varied facade that only shows the contrast between smooth render surfaces and textured brick slips when you get closer.

  • Anna Popelka and Georg Poduschka

    PPAG architects

    “The combination of white brick slips and white external render creates a subtle contrast that is not immediately obvious. We might be working with a familiar repertoire of solutions, but the way we implement them is completely original.”

    Portrait of Anna Popelka and Georg Poduschka, PPAG architects
    Photo: Anna Sophia Rußmann, Vienna, AT
  • Charakteristisch für das neue Quartier: abwechselnde Putz- und Riemchenfassaden mit Begrünung und schlanke Stabgeländer
    Gelungener Kontrast: weiße Riemchen und goldfarbene Fensterläden.
    Gelungener Kontrast: weiße Riemchen und goldfarbene Fensterläden.

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Country
Austria
City
Vienna
Year Completed
2023
Architect
PPAG Architects ZT GmbH, Vienna, AT
Owner
BUWOG Group GmbH, Vienna, AT
Applicator
Handler Bau GmbH, Bad Schönau, AT Cena Bau GmbH, Alkoven, AT
Products
External wall insulation system (StoTherm Mineral), brick slip (StoBrick, colour shade: white), rendered surface (Sto-Silkolit K 1.5, StoSignature Texture: Rough 1 in colour shade: white)
Photos
Hertha Hurnaus, Vienna, AT; Christian Schellander, Schiefling am Wörthersee, AT

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