into the wilderness

type: Competitionclient: Stadt Wien (City of Vienna) / Wohnfonds Wien (Housing Fund Vienna) / Bundesministerium - Kunst, Kultur, Öffentlicher Dienst uns Sport (Federal Ministry - Art, Culture, Public Service and Sport) / Europan Austriaprogram: Urban Developmentlocation: Am Heidjöchl, Vienna, Austriasize: 460 000 m2year: 2023status: Ongoingbudget: pepelacruzarch +​​​​​​​ crac•taller de arquitectura (Carlos Rebolo & Alejandro Caraballo)awards: 1st Prize Runner-Up Ex Aequo

Soil becomes a living entity in its own right. Streets are transformed from mere asphalt and concrete into vibrant layers teeming with green life, where all species can flourish. The old car-centric infrastructure gives way to an expansive ecological lung that breathes life into the entire area, enveloping it in varying degrees of wilderness. This innovative green network extends seamlessly into existing urban peripheries and new developments alike. Ground-floor areas are thoughtfully designed as transitional spaces that harmonize living units with community facilities. 'Into the Wilderness' is defined by urban tools rooted in sustainability, harmony, care, and deep respect for the environment.