Discover the Spectacular Beam Donaucity Project: A Unique Architectural Masterpiece

Introducing the Beam Donaucity Project

The Beam Donaucity project is an architectural masterpiece created by Delugan Meissl Associated Architects. The unique design of the residential building features a laconic ‘horizontal skyscraper’ shape that integrates seamlessly into the once greater general concept of the surrounding area. The building's exposed position is a testament to its individualistic design, which takes advantage of the site's features and potential.

A Grandstand Overlooking Vienna

The 180m long lying block is aligned with the banks of the ‘Neue Donau’ river and is supported by pillars that raise the seven-storey building over the plateau of the Danube plate like a grandstand. The river-facing apartments offer spectacular views of Vienna, from the ‘Vergnügungsmeile’ right in front of the balcony windows to the inner city’s skyline. The heights of the pillars create a series of free spaces of varied dimensions underneath the building, establishing a transitory urban zone that relates visually to the residential buildings behind and erodes the ‘stronghold’ of the private space through offshoots of the surrounding public space.

Open, Urban, Integrated Living Space

The 190 residential units run through the whole depth of the building and are partly designed as duplex apartments. Each unit is provided with a paned balcony as well as a bright room which is also part of the paned rear side. This project is characterised by an open, urban, integrated residential living space with varied degrees of privacy. Its design answers to the urban location and contemporary lifestyle, by naturally including the site’s features and potential.

A Unique and Spectacular Residential Building

The Beam Donaucity project is a unique and spectacular residential building that combines individualistic design with integration into the surrounding area. Its horizontal skyscraper shape and exposed position create breathtaking views of Vienna, while the open architrave area establishes a transitory urban zone that erodes the stronghold of the private space. The building's design answers to the urban location and contemporary lifestyle, creating an open, urban, integrated living space with varied degrees of privacy.

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