A new mountain housing estate is erected in the town of Bludenz, located in the Austrian Alps. The objective of this project was to create a uniform dwelling that is well connected and pedestrian-friendly. There is a total of eight timber buildings that convey minimalist and contemporary aesthetic. Each structure differs ever so slightly in terms of alignment and size.
The Maierhof mountain housing estate is interconnected by a pedestrian walkway and a multitude of green spaces in between – Gruber + Haumer was the practice in charge of landscaping architecture. As a result, the timber buildings do not only provide the town with 67 apartments but they also boast a highly socialized network.
Photo Credits: Hertha Hurnaus
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Uniform Dwelling
- Opportunity to explore innovative approaches to create housing estates that offer uniform and cohesive living spaces.
- Pedestrian-friendly Design
- Potential for disruptive innovation in designing housing estates that prioritize pedestrian access and green spaces between buildings.
- Minimalist and Contemporary Aesthetics
- Possibility to create disruptive designs in housing construction that embrace minimalist and contemporary architectural styles.
Where This Applies
- Construction
- Innovative solutions can be explored within the construction industry to incorporate timber as the primary material for housing construction, focusing on uniform designs and pedestrian-friendly layouts.
- Real Estate
- Potential for emerging trends in real estate market, with a focus on developing mountain housing estates that prioritize uniformity, pedestrian accessibility, and minimalist design aesthetic.
- Landscape Architecture
- Opportunity for landscape architects to incorporate green spaces and pedestrian walkways in housing estates, enhancing the socialization and overall experience of residents.
