Schüttauhof, Protected residential complex in Donaustadt, Austria
The Schüttauhof is a residential complex in Donaustadt organized in six stories surrounding two interior courtyards with distinctive polygonal stairwells and triangular bay windows. The buildings line Schiffmühlenstraße 58-64 and form a cohesive housing settlement with a clearly defined structure.
Built between 1924 and 1925 by architects Stutterheim, Rodler, and Tremmel, it was designed as part of Vienna's social housing program of that era. The complex originally contained about 271 residential units, making it one of the city's major housing initiatives during the 1920s.
The complex embodies early 20th century urban ideals, with residents originally sharing communal baths, a kindergarten, and library spaces that shaped daily life together. These shared facilities reinforced community bonds among families living in the housing blocks.
The complex underwent renovation in the 1990s and now features modern elevators and refreshed facades throughout. Today it houses residential units alongside commercial spaces including veterinary clinics and art studios that occupy ground floor areas.
The name refers to a former Danube island that vanished during river regulations in the 1870s, yet was not officially designated until 1926. This naming choice preserves memory of a landscape feature that no longer exists but once shaped the local geography.
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