Uncertained future of the Lamarr project: What is the new owner plans?

Uncertained future of the Lamarr project: What is the new owner plans?

The future of the "Lamarr" construction project on Mariahilfer Straße remains uncertain after the Signa Group has filed for bankruptcy. The project is one of the most prominent construction sites in Vienna, originally planned as a shopping center and hotel. Now the new owner, Georg Stumpf, is responsible for determining the next steps, but so far there is no information about future developments. So far, the new owner has behaved quietly and an inquiry to clarify remained unanswered, as the Viennese construction police noted.

An important topic in the current situation is the approval of construction site facilities. These must be requested from MA 46 - transport organization, which has not yet happened. Applied to the property, the Viennese building regulations require commercial use for the lower rooms, which means that business or services have to be accommodated there. In the upper floors that have a height of more than 3.50 meters, apartments could be created, for example.

regulations and possible uses

The approval of the height was linked to the condition that a publicly accessible roof terrace must be created. If the plans of the new owner change and the height are retained, the construction of this roof terrace is necessary. However, a far -reaching usage concept for the upper floors remains questionable due to the original project design, since the construction police note that apartments in this special building are rather unlikely.

The property is officially designated as a mixed construction area. This means that office or living spaces can be created on the upper floors, but provided that the plans are approved accordingly. There are currently no applications for a plan change in the city, which further complicates the situation.

Overall, the next steps of the new owner remain unclear, and it remains to be seen whether Georg Stumpf will make a decision regarding the future of the construction project. Further information on this topic can be found in a comprehensive report on www.meinbezirk.at can be read.