Community Center Großweikersdorf, Modern Austrian Building Development, Institutional Architecture Images
Community Center Großweikersdorf in Austria
17 Sep 2021
Design: Smartvoll Architects
Location: Großweikersdorf, Austria

photo © Dimitar Gamizov
Großweikersdorf Community Center ? Everything Under One Roof
“The donut effect” – a familiar occurrence in Austrian communities. It slowly draws traffic away from town centers via local suppliers on the periphery, leaving the center to die out. Our new Community Center Großweikersdorf, however, is fighting back against the donut effect. Developed out of the row of houses at the main square, this new heart of the village opens up as an inviting and welcoming gesture. Citizens and visitors alike will not only feel welcome, but also feel encouraged to make use of the building.
photo © Romana Fürnkranz
A strong symmetry to the main square adds gravitas and meaning to the self-evident gathering place. The rotation of the structure and the resulting opening of the site, along with the orientation of the main entrance onto the main square, expresses an ultimate gesture of welcome. encouraging visitors to explore and discover.

photo © Jörg Seiler
The narrow “Winzergassen” (Winegrowers’ lanes) offered by the frequent rhythmic shifting of the building structure provide charming inner courtyard environments, as well as space for developing a variety of activities. The new community cent...