Tour d'habitation SEG, Modern residential tower in Vienna, Austria
Tour d'habitation SEG is a residential high-rise building in Vienna that rises about 60 meters and contains 25 floors. The structure follows a modern architectural approach and houses residential units distributed vertically throughout the tower.
The building was completed in 1998 and emerged during a period when Vienna began integrating modern high-rises into its traditionally low-rise urban fabric. It represents a shift toward vertical living solutions in the city's development approach.
The architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au designed this tower as part of Vienna's evolution toward incorporating vertical residential spaces in urban planning.
The high-rise sits in a central location with convenient access to Vienna's public transportation network and nearby urban facilities. Visitors can explore the surrounding area on foot and enjoy proximity to shops, restaurants, and local amenities.
The building was designed by the architectural firm Coop Himmelb(l)au, known for their unconventional and experimental design approaches. This made the tower one of the notable examples of how contemporary architects reshaped residential construction in Vienna.
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