Paul-Speiser-Hof, Municipal apartment complex in Floridsdorf, Vienna, Austria
Paul-Speiser-Hof is an apartment complex in Floridsdorf, Vienna, consisting of three separate residential blocks designed by Leopold Bauer, Karl Scheffel, Ernst Lichtblau, and Hans Glaser. The buildings form a cohesive housing estate with distinct architectural approaches that characterize each section.
Construction began in 1929 on the grounds of the Floridsdorfer Athletic Club, with the third phase completed by Leopold Bauer in 1931 and 1932. The site then became a witness to significant political events that defined its meaning beyond its residential function.
The complex served as a center for resistance during the February 1934 uprising when it was still called FAC-Hof. Today visitors can sense the political weight carried by this place through its layout and the stories it holds.
The complex underwent extensive renovations between 1997 and 2000, with elevators installed and roofs, windows, doors, and facades modernized throughout. The buildings are therefore accessible and feature updated infrastructure while maintaining their historical character.
The second building features a four-story quadrangular courtyard with glazed loggias and balconies designed by Ernst Lichtblau. This design creates a protected space that brings light and air into the apartments while offering privacy from the street.
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