The Urbanist Tall Stories 456: Markterei, Vienna
Apr 28, 2025
Discover the fascinating transformation of a historic hydraulics lab in Vienna into a vibrant events space. Explore how adaptive reuse breathes new life into urban environments while connecting to their past. Delve into innovative flood protection techniques designed for ecological sustainability. Enjoy insights from a founder who merges creativity with functionality, turning the lab into a bustling market that encourages community engagement and joyful interactions.
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Historic Echoes in Building Conversion
- Converted buildings often reflect their history in new uses, enriching their identity.
- The Vienna hydraulics lab honors its water past by hosting a weekend fish market.
Hydraulics Lab Sand Models
- Ursula Stefan shared how the hydraulics lab tested flood protection and fish migration with large sand-filled scaled models.
- These models simulated real water and sand dynamics to improve river reconstruction and flood safety.
Hydraulics Lab Becomes Market
- Thomas D. Martin transformed the empty hydraulics lab into the Magdarei market with local farmers selling produce.
- He emphasized communal interaction with a central market table encouraging people to meet new neighbors.