Participation projects in Viennese schools

Support for renovations at school buildings

In a growing city like Vienna, innovative solutions are needed to meet the increasing demand for compulsory school places. The involvement of those who are affected by the renovation or building site is a central concern of the City of Vienna.

When it comes to comprehensive renovations and expansions of urban school locations, we ask: What is important to students when their school building is converted? How can school rooms be designed so that they offer an optimal learning environment? What do teachers value when renovating their school? And what needs of parents or residents need to be taken into account?

UIV Urban Innovation Vienna supports a total of 25 school locations in Vienna. On behalf of the City of Vienna, we carry out a comprehensive participation process in schools from the conception to the commissioning of the new infrastructure. We hold planning circles, ideas workshops or digital participation formats and use these innovative and creative formats to involve students, directors, educators, parents and residents in the construction process at an early stage.

Client:

MA 56 – Wiener Schulen

Schüler und Schülerinnen vor einem Bauplan des Gebäudes
(c) UIV/Jakub Han

Volksschule Molitorgasse as an example for restoration in accordance with heritage protection requirements

The staircase after the renovation of the building from 1888, which is now fully barrier-free.
The classrooms were optimized to meet the wide range of needs of students and faculty.
The corridors now include spaces designed for staying and social interaction.
Fotos: UIV Urban Innovation Vienna GmbH