Karl Marx-Hof

Karl Marx-Hof is a historic housing complex in Vienna, Austria, built in the 1920s to provide affordable, quality homes for workers. Named after the philosopher Karl Marx, it exemplifies early 20th-century social housing efforts, emphasizing functional design, community spaces, and social equality. The development features long, interconnected apartment blocks with shared courtyards, reflecting modernist architecture and progressive urban planning. It aimed to improve living conditions for the working class and promote social cohesion, standing today as a symbol of social welfare and Vienna's commitment to affordable housing.