The Neusiedlersee ecosystem is unique, but also susceptible to disruption. The seaside resort in Breitenbrunn is nestled in the reed belt with direct access to the lake. With this natural environment, the location has great potential for experiences and recreation.
The concept is based on clarifying and extending the accessible shoreline. The water and adjacent reed belt are made visible, and the seaside resort is recognizable to visitors as a headland/peninsula jutting out into the lake. The quality of the water experience is highlighted in its various forms – paths and footbridges lead along the water, across the water, through reed islands, or into the reeds. The boundaries between water and land and water and reeds are thus opened up for playful, sporting, contemplative, and naturalistic exploration.
Lake view outside-inside
lake promenade
The concept is based on a careful and consistent reorganization of uses. A clear, easily readable structure is created that separates public areas from semi-public areas without erecting fences and without restricting permeability and freedom of movement.
At the boundary between the two areas, infrastructure facilities (showers, toilets, service, information, multifunctional room), various amenities (sports areas, wellness) and supply points (snack bar, shop, restaurant) are arranged in such a way that they can be used by both areas and that there is a sufficiently large audience available for well-managed operation. The functional structure enables smooth operation.
EU-wide open, two-stage competition, 2016
Organizer:
F.E. Familien Privatstiftung Eisenstadt
Esterhazy Betriebe GmbH
Project team:
Elis Hackaj
Landscape:
koselicka Landschaftsarchitektur