This is one of those projects I personally wish to see more often in our cities — for its ability to integrate diverse functions and generate real urban value. Interventions like this show how public space can become a true engine for improving quality of life — not only through aesthetic upgrades, but by offering tangible services, accessibility, and new opportunities for use.
In this case, interdisciplinary office Mostlikely has transformed Vienna’s Danube Island through Pier 22, creating a public space defined by inclusive architecture. Located in a strategic and well-connected area, the project turns the site into a multifunctional hub that benefits the entire city.
The first construction phase is spatially and functionally divided into the waterfront promenade, the Park-Working area, and — in the future — the Kulturkiosk. Additional landscapes will follow: a picnic garden unfolding along the slope, a newly built café with sunlit terraces, and the Future Fitness Zone, designed to provide athletes with high-quality sports facilities right next to the cool waters of the Danube. In this way, the role of Danube Island as a public leisure destination with a variety of uses is being further expanded.
Multifunctionality is not just a response to contemporary urban needs — it’s also a powerful way to amplify the positive impact of public space on the city and its inhabitants.
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