From left to right: Matthias Ristl (Strabag), Thomas Englisch (BUWOG), Martin Kaftan (Strabag), Christine Dubravac-Widholm (Brigittenau District Chairwoman), Alexander Steppan (BUWOG), Dieter Schreiner (Strabag), Christian Seidl (BUWOG), Harald Oissner (WGA ZT GmbH).

Modern residential complex with 256 privately financed condominiums
Housing mix for a variety of lifestyles: from compact units to expansive layouts
Scheduled completion: summer 2028

The Forsthaus project featuring 256 apartments distributed across two buildings is under construction at Forsthausgasse 9, nestled between the Donaukanal and Brigittenauer Lände. This project will provide a new home for those seeking to live in a well-connected area but who are reluctant to compromise on peace and quiet or nearby greenery in their everyday lives. Last Wednesday, 23 September, the symbolic groundbreaking took place in the presence of District Manager Christine Dubravac-Widholm and architect Harald Oissner.

“For BUWOG, this groundbreaking marks the second construction launch within just one week. It is an unmistakable sign of our commitment to developing high-quality and urgently needed housing. The Forsthaus project embodies modern living in a district of Vienna that offers an agreeable combination of the advantages of urban living with proximity to open waterfront spaces,” BUWOG Managing Director Andreas Holler says.

District Manager Christine Dubravac-Widholm also expressed her delight at the district’s new residential space: “The creation of housing can only be welcomed. I’m in favour of affordable housing, of course, and it’s extremely important for me to ensure that the surrounding area and neighbourhood are taken into consideration from the outset of the construction stage. This has been quite a success since the project began, and I am grateful for that. I wish all the best for the construction activity going forward and especially for the future residents!”

The Forsthaus project is creating 256 apartments in Vienna's Brigittenau district, in a central yet nature-rich setting.

Urban living meets green open spaces

The Forsthaus project is characterised by an architecture that features clean lines, modern floor plans and open areas that bring a sense of lightness to urban living. Light-coloured façades, grey and beige accents and structured balconies lend the project a welcoming, timeless appearance. The interplay between urban density and a home-like sense of scale is especially striking: facing the street, it presents a distinct address, whilst courtyard side the development opens out onto greener, more tranquil areas. Whether compact one-bedroom apartments for singles or up to five-bedroom apartments for families – the 256 residential units offer the ideal mix for a wide array of lifestyles, featuring living spaces ranging from approximately 33 m² to 130 m², as well as attractive outdoor areas such as private gardens, balconies, terraces or rooftop terraces. The range of residential space on offer is complemented by communal facilities such as parcel lockers, rooms for waste collection, bicycle and pram storage, and a communal lounge. The project has also been designed so that communal facilities are primarily situated facing the street, whilst apartments featuring private gardens and landscaped open areas are located on the courtyard side. A playground for older children, a play area for toddlers and a walkway create an open space specifically designed for everyday use by future residents.

The project’s location also speaks for itself, combining the advantages of urban life with proximity to open waterfront areas. A mere two-minute walk away, the Donaukanal brings activity, greenery and an opportunity to unwind into everyday life, whilst the surrounding infrastructure ensures short journeys for shopping, transport and day-to-day errands. The Dresdner Straße U6 station, bus route 11A, tram routes 2 and 31, and the Traisengasse suburban train station are also within easy reach.

Further information can be found at forsthaus.buwog.at