Metzleinstaler Hof, Protected heritage building in Margareten, Vienna, Austria.
The Metzleinstaler Hof is a residential complex in Margareten combining two architectural sections with late-historicist facades and modern housing design. Large green courtyards run through the buildings, providing open space for residents.
The complex was built in 1919 by architects Robert Kalesa and Hubert Gessner as Vienna's first municipal housing project after World War I. It represented a shift in political will toward improving living conditions for working people.
The name Hof reflects the traditional Viennese building style where apartments are organized around a central courtyard. The layout shows how shared spaces and common facilities were meant to strengthen community life.
The complex sits along Margaretengürtel and is easily accessible by public transport. Visitors should remember this is a residential area where residents' privacy should be respected.
Each apartment was originally only about 1,000 square feet (30 square meters), yet included a private toilet and running water, which was revolutionary at the time. This level of comfort had been entirely out of reach for workers before.
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