Naschmarkt Roof Structure, Vienna
A piece of urban history, newly covered
Location
Naschmarkt, Vienna
Client
Franz Gollubits GesmbH & Co. KG, Eisenstadt
Architecture
Mostlikely Architecture / DnD, Vienna
Structural Engineering
Bollinger & Grohmann, Vienna
General Contractor
PORR Bau GmbH
Timber Construction Size
170 m³ glulam (spruce), including connectors and fasteners
Execution Period
Production & assembly: May–June 2025 (timber construction), expected completion: December 2025
Where cars once parked, people now gather beneath trees and market stalls – right in the newly redesigned Naschmarkt in Vienna. The Naschpark project has transformed a former car park into a green oasis. At its heart stands a modern market hall with a walkable rooftop garden, supported by a structure that demonstrates how timber construction is shaping cities today.
At Rubner, we were responsible for planning and delivering the entire supporting structure – from the static re-design through detailed construction to the delivery of the elements. The challenge? The original structure could not be realised as planned. So, in close collaboration with the structural engineers, we completely rethought the framework – investing around 650 hours in the development process.
The result: an elegant hybrid structure made from approximately 170 m³ of glulam timber with beams up to 20 metres long, prefabricated in the workshop and precisely delivered to site.
The white lacquer finishes were applied in the factory, and sensitive steel connections were optimally protected. Everything fits perfectly – not least because the Wien River runs beneath the market and the underground line runs right alongside.
Today, the new market space is open to all – for strolling, shopping, and lingering. Whether at the weekly market or in the shade of the green roof, the new structure creates space for socialising, movement – and a better urban climate.
A project that impresses not only technically but also restores a piece of quality of life.
