© Kuster Frey Fotografie The two streets that border the planning area take on a very specific identity by virtue of their dissimilarity. Hebelstrasse is a link road to St. Johann-Vorstadt; Maiengasse on the other hand was originally nothing more than a pathway. Hebelstrasse forms a clearly framed, formal street space, whilst Maiengasse forms an informal alleyway with small buildings. For this reason the building on Hebelstrasse simply closes a vacant lot, whereas the courtyard building acts as a continuation of a heterogeneous fabric.