Groundbreaking for New Central Vocational School Building in Vienna Seestadt
Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig, Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling, and the management of PORR Beteiligung und Management GmbH conducted the official groundbreaking ceremony for the new central vocational school building in Vienna's Seestadt today, marking the start of the implementation phase of this innovative project, which is set to open in September 2028.
City of Vienna emphasizes the high importance of education in Vienna with new central vocational school building in Seestadt
"With the new central vocational school in Seestadt, we once again emphasize the high importance of education in Vienna - for all Viennese and in all areas. Education is the key to social participation and a strong democracy. In Seestadt, we are not only creating the most modern learning spaces for up to 7,500 students, but we are also setting an educational and architectural example that extends far beyond the borders of Vienna. Especially in times of skilled labor shortages, we are bringing together over 20 central vocational professions under one roof - many of them in urgently needed areas such as logistics, e-commerce, construction, and administration. This new vocational school stands for lived equal opportunities and foresight - it stands for a Vienna that empowers young people," said Vienna's Mayor Michael Ludwig at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new central vocational school building in Vienna's Seestadt.
New central vocational school building in Vienna's Seestadt house for the future of the city
Deputy Mayor Bettina Emmerling emphasized: "We are bringing education into the 21st century on all levels: For students, we are building palaces, and for vocational students, a kingdom is being created here within three years. On 29,000 square meters, we are creating a modern training facility with realistic vocational worlds. Based on participatory processes, effective and pedagogically valuable learning spaces are being created here: students, teachers, principals, youth care, and external experts were consulted, and furniture was tested. A future-proof educational infrastructure will be created here - with green spaces, rooftop gardens, and daylight-flooded rooms. Seven different vocational schools benefit from sensibly used synergies. Only a ten-minute walk from the U2 station Seestadt."
New central vocational school building in Vienna's Seestadt with space for 7,500 students
Investments in vocational education promote both the individual development of students and the economic strength of the city. A new school building unites seven vocational schools under one roof and offers space for 7,500 students and 350 employees. On an area of 29,000 square meters, schools for industry, finance, transport, trade, construction, and IT merchants are brought together. This enables more efficient use of resources and promotes exchange between disciplines.
The new school building is characterized by an open space design that allows for outdoor teaching and recreation. Terraces promote exchange and support informal learning. Urban planning has designed the building in a small-scale manner, with individual forecourts for each cluster and a connection on the ground floor. The facade design and forecourts on Edith-Piaf-Straße improve the street space and create a connection to Hannah-Arendt-Park. This integration facilitates a harmonious embedding in the environment and gives the district a new identity.
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