WRAPSTARS DONAUKANAL
July 2018
Location: Vienna, Austria
Principal use: outdoor food court
Site area: 8,500 m2
Total floor area: 700 m2
Number of stories: 2
Design team:
Chieh-shu Tzou
Gregorio S. Lubroth
Uwe Brunner
Carina Zabini
Visible from multiple perspectives, a new food court around the Adria glasshouse invites an attitude of playfulness and informality. Segmented spheres, some perforated and colorful, others solid and reflective, are inscribed in a light structural grid that delineates the site. The spheres mark dining areas, provide sun shade, and at night illuminate the Danube like a constellation of luminescent orbs. On one side of the glasshouse, movable, modular stations can assemble in various formations to accommodate a variety of gastronomical possibilities: markets, food festivals, catered events, etc. On the other side, a permanent, partially enclosed dining area can operate year-round.