Trabrenngründe, Municipal housing complex in Donaustadt, Vienna, Austria.
Trabrenngründe is a large residential development in Vienna's 22nd district with approximately 2,400 apartments in 59 stairwells spread across an expansive area. The complex includes a shopping center with a covered promenade, educational facilities, and recreational spaces for residents.
The land served as a trotting track from 1894 until 1963, when Vienna's city government purchased it to build social housing. This transformation from a sports venue to a residential district reflects the city's changing needs.
The residential complex displays artistic works including a fountain and plant sculptures by Hans Muhr in the central courtyard. These artistic installations shape daily life for residents and create gathering spaces throughout the neighborhood.
The complex is well connected by public transportation in the 22nd district and easily accessible. Wide pedestrian paths and covered passages allow comfortable exploration of the grounds throughout the year.
The site features six spacious interior courtyards surrounded by residential blocks reaching up to 16 stories high. This arrangement creates a world unto itself within the city, where residents have access to sheltered outdoor spaces.
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