WIEN - ST.MARX
A double-layered membrane envelope forms the main building, balancing light control, insulation, and flexible interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces. Positioned along the northern edge, the structure shields the site from the busy street while maintaining visual openness through continuous glazing. Three programmatic volumes—housing a library with theater, flexible “white rooms,” and gastronomy—are clearly articulated by vertical circulation cores.
The library focuses on providing small learning units with direct access to outdoor terraces, addressing the lack of privacy many students face in shared living conditions. Further facilities include a sports hall with bouldering, fitness, yoga, and rooftop basketball courts, as well as a new “Open Marx” platform for student-driven activities above the S-Bahn station