Genochmarkt, which used to be a popular market where fresh produce was sold, changed a long time ago. The market disappeared and the district’s inhabitants avoided the shabby stalls and the bleak buildings covered with graffiti. The city decided to sell Genochmarkt to a property group in Graz that built a free-standing residential complex with eleven floors and an underground car park. The focus of the new construction project with high-quality residential units was on a modern image and top-quality amenities.

Towards Erzherzog-Karl-Strasse, the building is covered by two layers, towards the South side, the building displays spacious glazing and balconies. The claddings are made of ProMetall expanded metal type “Ljubljana”, aluminium 1.5mm, RAL-powder-coated. The expanded metal panels were installed with a 180 degree twist to ensure light incidence from above, and at the same time providing the new luxury flats with visual protection from below and thus creating the highest degree of privacy.

Together with the Areal STAR22, the 35m-high building on Genochmarkt is an attractive portal to the city and adds permanent value for Donaustadt.