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Skyscaper Balcony Project in Vienna
Building on Weyringergasse, Wien, Austria – design by X ARCHITEKTEN
23 Sep 2017
Skyscaper Balcony Project, Vienna
Design: X ARCHITEKTEN
Herb heaven in Vienna
Location: Weyringergasse, Vienna, Austria
Skyscaper Balcony Project in Vienna
Task:
The Viennese district Wieden with its historic character and proximity to the city centre is the perfect place to live for the Austrian-Italian family. The only downside is the lack of personal outdoor space, a scarce commodity in this densely populated Wilhelminian city. Therefore, a new balcony is to complement the family?s living space with a small herb and vegetable garden as well as a dining table to enjoy mealtimes outside.
Extensions:
The small existing balcony facing the courtyard is to be extended (step 1) as it is not possible to build a balcony on the historic facade facing the street. The family would like to enjoy the largest possible balcony but is confronted with the limited possibilities within the courtyard.

Limitations:
The maximum extension has been discussed with the neighbours and the resulting design is a trapezoidal layout. (Step 2), ?Form Follows Limits?.

Incline:
With regards to the garden, the family envisages a continuous planting area along the railings (step 3). The plant troughs? conical shape offers enough space for the plants to grow and sufficient depth for...