In the Gründerzeit period, Ilgplatz was a promenade area that, however, soon fell into disuse. With its patterned pavement, the refurbished square invites passers-by to stroll along a water basin; among the imaginatively styled and varied seat designs for different user groups, the Gründerzeit “green ring” re-emerges in modified and contemporary form.

• Bauzeit: 2003-2004
• PlanerIn: Richard Zeitlhuber, Karin Zeitlhuber
• Client: Stadt Wien
• Building type: Public places
• Reachability: U2 Messe/Prater
• Accessibility: The open-air zone is publicly accessible
• Foto: Rupert Christanell