Winarsky-Hof, Public residential complex in Brigittenau, Vienna, Austria
Winarsky-Hof is a residential complex in Vienna's Brigittenau district featuring expansive courtyards and a 200-meter-long facade on Winarskystrasse marked by monumental gate structures. The ensemble contains 534 apartments arranged with symmetrical design and includes modern heating systems and high sanitation standards.
The complex was constructed between 1924 and 1926 under the design of multiple architects including Josef Hoffmann and Peter Behrens. It represents Vienna's housing policy of that era, when the city aimed to provide affordable homes for workers and middle-class residents.
The complex once served as a community hub with a kindergarten, library, and workshops designed to support daily life for residents. The cinema operated until 1969 and reflected how important shared cultural spaces were to the neighborhood.
The complex is easily accessible on foot with clear pathways through the courtyards that remain navigable for visitors with limited mobility. Exploring the site in daylight is recommended to appreciate the architectural details and the sequence of outdoor spaces fully.
A monument to Ferdinand Lassalle, created by sculptor Mario Petrucci, stood at the entrance from 1928 until 1936. The sculpture was destroyed during the austrofascist period, reflecting the turbulent history the location experienced during that time.
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