Wildganshof, Protected residential complex in Landstraße, Austria.
Wildganshof is a residential complex in Landstraße comprising four to six stories spread across multiple blocks. The development houses 829 apartments and features two square courtyards along with one elongated central courtyard surrounded by residential buildings.
The complex was built between 1931 and 1933, marking the final major construction project of the Red Vienna movement before Austria's shift toward a corporate state. It emerged during a period of social upheaval and ambitious urban development.
The building features a terracotta relief by Alfons Riedel depicting a plowing farmer on its western side and displays a commemorative bust honoring writer Anton Wildgans. These artworks are woven into the daily surroundings and reflect the place's connection to Vienna's cultural life.
The location in the Landstraße district provides direct access to public transportation, making it easy to reach other parts of the city. The site is well connected and offers convenient transit links for visitors and residents alike.
The facade displays two diagonal breaks resulting from a planned but never-built rapid transit line. These unusual fractures tell the story of an ambitious transportation project that could have transformed the city.
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