Wiener Flur, Public residential complex in Liesing, Austria
Wiener Flur is a residential complex comprising seven U-shaped buildings with six to eight stories arranged around a central green courtyard in the Siebenhirten neighborhood. The site contains 824 apartments, swimming pools, saunas, laundry facilities, hobby spaces, a primary school, two kindergartens, and multiple retail shops.
Built between 1978 and 1980, the complex was designed by architects Klara Hautmann-Kiss, Rudolf Hautmann, and Friedrich Rollwagen as a modern interpretation of social housing. The project became a defining landmark in the district's urban development during the post-war era.
The name Wiener Flur refers to a traditional Austrian term for a long corridor, reflecting how the central courtyard serves as a communal spine. Today residents of all ages gather in this shared outdoor space, which shapes how the community lives together.
The complex is fully equipped with infrastructure and well-suited for long walks, with wide paths and multiple exits throughout the site. Visitors should come in the morning or early evening when families use the central courtyard and daily community life is most visible.
A metal sculpture titled 'Im Park, Teil vom Ganzen' by artist Gert Linke was installed in 1983 within the central courtyard and remains a defining feature of the space. The work shows how art can be woven into everyday residential life and reflect the shared experience of the community.
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