Linz Hauptplatz
The redesign of Linz Hauptplatz reimagines one of Austria’s largest and most significant city squares as a contemporary urban stage. Our concept balances history with future, introducing ecological strategies, multifunctional uses, and vibrant spatial qualities while respecting the cultural heritage of the site.
Linz Hauptplatz – Redesign Competition
Location: Linz, Austria
Status: Competition Entry
Flexible Urban Life
The square is designed as a flexible surface for daily life and major events — from markets to cultural festivals. Retractable infrastructure (power, water, media screens) ensures adaptability without permanent obstructions.
The square is designed as a flexible surface for daily life and major events — from markets to cultural festivals. Retractable infrastructure (power, water, media screens) ensures adaptability without permanent obstructions.
Green & Climate
A new network of tree-lined zones and planted surfaces improves the microclimate, offering shade, cooling, and seasonal variety. Rainwater-fed mist and water features create natural cooling and playful, consum-free zones.
Heritage & Continuity
Historic axes, paving patterns, and monuments remain central to the design. A symbolic waterline draws the presence of the Danube into the square, connecting city, history, and river.
