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die HausWirtschaftDocumented stage: Implemented
Living and working under one cooperative roof
Housing and work usually have separate doors, landlords and schedules. In Vienna, die HausWirtschaft plans for them together. The cooperative combines apartments and guest rooms with dedicated work space and amenities, so the building can be used in different ways throughout the day.
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In practice. A Vienna cooperative gives homes and workspaces a shared address.
What to keep in view
Affordability depends on the tenancy, fees and available space. Check the cooperative’s current terms.
What a mixed-use brief changes
Work space is a substantial part of the programme, including rooms for shared and individual activity. A courtyard or roof used by residents serves a different purpose from a work room. Building both into the brief makes it possible to organise access, noise and shared costs together.
