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András Balogh András Balogh · 01/05/2022
· Society

Here is the winning plan for Budapest’s new City Hall Park — PHOTO GALLERY

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Budapest park

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/leptek/posts/412223254237001

According to the plan of Lépték-Terv Tájépítész Iroda, the Town Hall Park will be renewed. The decision was made by a jury made up  of landscape architects, urban architect members and experts. The winning entry is suitable to be the newest main square in Budapest in all respects. The new capital square could be the venue for many political and cultural events as well. In addition, the new plan takes into account the current transport conditions in the capital.

Make a circle from the rectangle

The winning entry is completely unique, and that is why it is genius. They transformed the available space into a flexible square. The concentrically arranged park-space hybrid is completely different from the monopoly of conventional paving.

The space will play many functions in the life of Budapest.

You will have the opportunity to watch a sport match, do yoga, play, go to cinema, or even hold trade fairs. Thousands of people can go to a music concert here. Varoshazapark.budapest.hu writes that in order to achieve this, an unorthodox method had to be chosen. The central element of the new park is a circle.

The 90-metre diameter circle symbolizes connection and equality.

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Many layers because of many features

The circle comes from the coordination of different functions. The first shell of the green circle is a wider lane with benches, seating, and even swings and steam gates. There are also water games and various blinds. The second layer is a wooded, paved public shell.

The second layer will be the venue for the events.

It was also beneficial for the plans that the Lépték-Terv Tájépítészeti Iroda also took into account the vertical shape of the park, they write on their Facebook page. “The facade in the new situation must be adapted to its new function, on the one hand the ground floor must be opened to urban life, the green public space, and on the other hand the facade must reflect the advanced, contemporary approach of the Town Hall.”

A beautiful modern park with lots of green space will be a refreshment for city dwellers and tourists alike.

The other drastic change compared to previous conditions is the opening of the inner courtyards of the Town Hall. During this time, this area will be flooded, which will be complete with an arched doorway. Much of the work is yet to come. The next step is to prepare and obtain permitting and construction plans. After that, construction can begin.

City Hall Park is expected to be completed in 2004.

Budapest park
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/leptek/posts/412223254237001
Budapest park
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/leptek/posts/412223254237001
Budapest park
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/leptek/posts/412223254237001

Budapest park
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/leptek/posts/412223254237001
Budapest park
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/leptek/posts/412223254237001
Budapest park
Photo: https://www.facebook.com/leptek/posts/412223254237001

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Source: Facebook, varoshazapark.budapest.hu

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2 Comments

  1. Tm says:
    01/05/2022 at 12:29

    The big Question is – will it be maintained- there seems to be a problem even the area along the trolleys, not to mention around the metro station area that needs maintenance. You would never know the entrance to metro next to the Starbucks is a well designed structure thats been trashed by who ever is responsible along with the vandalism. If anyplace is not maintained it draws even more trashing. I would never have known the city hall was in that area. Instead of a contemporary approach – show some respect for the brilliance of the past. The attraction of place is just that – the ruin bars area is a sideshow along with cheap alcohol- it requires much more up keep and not just every 5 years.

  2. Joe Smith says:
    01/05/2022 at 19:52

    In Hungary, money is given for capital improvements, but there is no extra money in the budget for ongoing upkeep. This is “normal” here. You see it everywhere, from Budapest to the small towns. It is shameful.

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