“Living at the Vineyard” redefines the gateway to Bad Sauerbrunn. Inspired by the rolling hills of Burgenland, the design leverages the site’s natural slope to create a sculptural form. The terraced structure acts as a mediator: it establishes an urban presence along the main road while gently stepping down towards the residential lane to respect the scale of the neighboring family homes.
The project features a sophisticated decoupling of user flows. A vibrant ground-floor commercial zone strengthens local infrastructure, while the residential entrance remains secluded on a half-level offset. Generous access balconies and lushly planted arcades transcend their functional purpose, serving as high-quality semi-private spaces for social interaction with panoramic views.
A prime example of thoughtful densification, the project revitalizes a formerly sealed brownfield site. By transforming an industrial yard into a porous, green habitat, it actively combats soil sealing. The integration of vertical greenery, PV systems, and the dual use of flat roofs as terrace gardens creates a microclimatic value that benefits both the residents and the surrounding neighborhood.
Details
Architecture
freistil Architektur; Teresa Koehler, Juergen Kunz, Michael Lasser, Katrin Dielacher
Client
OSG – Oberwarter Siedlungsgenossenschaft
Year of completion
2024
Location
Bad Sauerbrunn, Austria
Total area
3.100 m2
Site area
2.049 m2
Photos
Julia Bertermann
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