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2010: Landscape Odyssey

Exhibit initiated and created by:
Leadership committee of the Landscape Architecture Division of the Hungarian
Chamber of Architects
Private Gardens 5
President: Pter Schuchmann Leadership committee members: Sndor Bardczi,
Dr. Kinga M. Szilgyi, Zoltn Nemes, Tams Sndor and Gyrgy Szloszjr
Exhibit chief patron: Dr Mihly Mcsnyi

Community Spaces 25
Curator: Sndor Bardczi

Image: Balzs Almsi, Ph.D
Edited by: Sndor Bardczi and Andrea Dr
Settlement Landscapes 74
Additional collaboration in exhibit and associated programs by:

Csilla Baumann, Andrea Dr, Rhea Fldszin, Dra Jnosi, Dr. Kinga M. Szilgyi,
Borbla Salg, Pter Schuchmann, Barnabs Szakcs, Gyrgy Szloszjr
Regional Works 85
The organizers wish to express their thanks to those who helped with creating
the exhibit and its catalogue: the TJ-K Group, Csilla Baumann, Andrea Dr,
Attila Glzer, Andrea Kiss Polk, Gbor Lendvai, Balint Nagy, FUGA staff, Studio
Works in Progress 96
Metropolitana, the Secretariat of the HCA, as well as the staff of MK Nonprofit Ltd.
Publication is supported by: The National Cultural Fund, APP (DIADEM), GANZ-
HYDRO, HAGS, HAURATON, Imre Ormos Foundation, MM CIT, SANTA&COLE,
Artistic Projects 118
SEMMELROCK, TERC-CAD
Published by HCA Landscape Architecture Division 1088. Bp. tpacsirta str. 2.

Translation by Kristin Faurest, Ph.D ASLA www.artemisiadesign.com
www.mek.hu Research Work 128
Lectured by: Gyrgy Gbor
Printed by Grafit Press R Inc.
Published in 500 copies
Budapest, 2011 Prize Winning Creations 138
ISBN 978-963-88386-2-9
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Foreword
Landscape, Architecture, Landscape architecture, worked on it, with great results. The term landscape architecture did not yet exist
Odyssey in Hungary when, in 1963, we became an individual educational unit, titled Land-
scape and Garden Architecture. The significant development in the faculty came
In the fall of 1941 I was called out of Professor Or- after the changes of 1989. When I had chosen as a rector, the branch became a
moss garden design class for urgent military duty. faculty, with the title of Landscape Architecture.
I was sent to Transylvania, to Beszterce. Professor
Ormos immediately instructed me to contact him And now about the title of the writing. Landscape? Adam and Eve harvested the
that, if we survived the war, hed take me on as forbidden fruit, were driven from the landscape of Paradise and must work the land
a teaching assistant. In the unforgettably beautiful hard to be able to sustain themselves. Architecture? Conscious transformation of
Transylvanian landscape I contemplated for years the environment, the creation of aesthetic values to serve functional purposes.
what my work would be as a teaching assistant. Landscape architecture? Also architecture, using living materials and not just dead
Dreaming helped ameliorate the horrors of the days ones, with components of spaces and spatial systems. Landscape architects? A
and I became increasingly certain that in the future group of people -- whose number has grown rapidly in recent years who are cre-
I should design not just gardens but alsothe land- ators and sustainers, who believe and know that their activity leaves our common
scape. And in addition to that, these places should be technically flawless, ecologi- environment the landscape -- healthier, more fertile, more usable, more beau-
cally healthy, ergonomically comfortable, aesthetically pleasing, creatively-inspiring tiful and more creative. This exhibition based publication represents 10 years of
and beautiful. And the question came: do they teach this complex discipline some- landscape architectural activity, full of adventures and battles. The majority of the
where? creators like the profession itself are promisingly young. They do not wait for
miracles, they create them.
For this it would be necessary for a university to offer interdisciplinary training in About 25 years ago I did a low flight over South Korea. It was an unforgettable expe-
ergonomic, technical, urbanistic and aesthetic knowledge, in parallel with landscape rience. In that country it is possible to perceive the hand of the landscape architect
architecture. In Kolozsvr I registered for the Faculty of Economic Sciences. After in nearly every square meter. I hope and believe it will be the same here.
the war I continued in Budapest. On September 1, 1945 Prof. Ormos took me on
as a teaching assistant. In 1951 I got my museologists diploma. (Art history and
archaeology). I signed on as an architecture student and was an outstanding stu- Dr. Mihly Mcsnyi
dent. I became an urban architecture engineer and received my doctorate from the Professor Emeritus
Budapest Technical University. I completed the EME Artistic (Aesthetic) faculty. In Doctor of Agricultural Sciences
Chief Patron of exhibition
the meantime for a year I was on scholarship in Switzerland, to my great benefit.
The curriculum for landscape architecture developed continuously. Many people
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A few words about the catalog
The Landscape Architecture Division of the Hungarian Chamber of Architects repre- new branch leadership, elected in 2009, determined to make such an exhibit a pos-

sents a segment of people who with professional design license use a special ap- sibility and make it accessible not just to the profession but also to the wider public.
proach to the built environment that is receiving ever more interest from the public The exhibit was designed to tour several regions and towns, with the goal of public
the desire to make landscape (cultivated, humanized nature) more whole, that education and also enhancing the professions reputation. Accordingly, this cata-
is, to make it more usable and human from aesthetic, functional, economical and logue of exhibition is also designed to serve the aim that those design firms working
ecological point of view. This happens in widely diverse scales, from regional and in wordwide as well as the technical departments of municipalities, decisionmak-
settlement levels to the urban open space and microenvironment level. The expres- ers and potential clients get acquainted with these excellent works and also gain a
sion landscape architecture was first used by Frederick Law Olmsted 150 years deeper understanding of the beauty of our profession and what it seeks to achieve.
ago. Our professional is basically a descendant of the profession of garden design
stretching over millennia, evolving into a more complex and comprehensive inter- The moments of the last decade can going to the bookshelf with this catalogue: we
disciplinary profession that focuses on the transformation of external built spaces. hope that it will be a life preserver in difficult times for those who seek informa-
Its differentiation from other related profession, as well as the differentiation within tion, inspiration, memories, details or just a connection with Hungarian landscape
the profession itself of various specialties, continues to this day. architects.
The architectural roots of landscape architecture are professionally pronounced, in

Hungary since the profession here is considered to have been founded by Bla Rer- Sndor Bardczi
rich, architect of Szegeds Dom Square, who died tragically young but had an aston- Hungarian Chamber of Architects, Landscape Architecture Division leadership
ishingly broad professional scope. Curator of exhibition
Although the landscape architect professions impact could even be felt by the aver-
age person, that is, the human as a part of an ecological-ergonomic-social matrix,
the profession still has not properly evaluated its 20th century achievements and we
have less and less of a chance of documenting the results of the last century.
2010: A Landscape Odyssey is conceived the aspiration of doing just that. We set
out to assemble a collection for posterity of contemporary landscape architecture of
the first decade of the new millennium, with the broadest possible range of genres.
We think that we have a duty as a professional society to document the explosive
and rapidly-growing results of our current achievements and efforts. The chambers
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The national premiere of the exhibit at the FUGA Budapest Architectural Center, May 6, 2010.
Photo: Attila Glzer.
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Private Gardens
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Private Gardens
Monoszl: Past in the present [PG-01]
The site is in the center of Monoszl, near the Re-
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form church and by the forest school. Local hous-
ing is mostly built without front gardens and with
side yards. The existing buildings site remains
unchanged. After tearing down some of the de-
teriorating outbuildings the new open spaces
will be turned into a summer kitchen adjacent
to the terrace. The massing of the outbuildings
around the main building is a traditional building
style for the area. By turning the summer kitchen
inward the garden is divided into two areas a
courtyard-like area embraced by the summer
kitchen, and a leisure garden whose intensively-
used part dissolves into the surrounding valley.
The constructions basic concept is to create
structures of natural materials that are suitable
to the surrounding environment and are seam-
lessly incorporated with the garden. The exist-
ing stone-walled village houses reconstruction
was managed without the addition of alien or
inappropriate functions or materials, and we
continued this tendency in the garden as well.
In the course of the demolition nearly all mate-
rials were reused. Thus from the roof structure
we were able to create edging, sidewalk from
the attic bricks, and a retaining wall from the
stone resulting from the earthworks. The new
doesnt want to transform the old and doesnt
want to come into existence in spite of it, but
rather beside it both are themselves. The old is
that which was kept, the new that which has just
come into existence.
Title of work: Monoszl, residential garden

Planning/construction: 2003-05/2006
General planner: Dm Architectural Studio, Istvn Murka
Firm: 4D Tjptsz Iroda
Creators: Andrea Balogh, Csaba Majoros
4D Tjptsz Iroda
Contractor: Urtica Bt
Size of site: 5 300 square meters Vmhz krt. 11. Budapest, H-1093
Photo: Tams Bujnovszky, 4D +36 30 919 8891
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A relaxation garden above the city [PG-02]
The beauty of our roof gardens, built atop office buildings, is the way the interior and interior
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spaces are in close connection with each other in both visual and functional senses. Our roof
gardens are designed to accommodate existing conditions and can be built on nearly any ter-
race, creating a surprising oasis in the desert of the city. The steel and wood structures, tiles,
plants and turf surfaces connect harmoniously to each other with streamlined, simple forms.
In choosing the plants an important criteria in addition to aesthetics was that they be low
maintenance and tolerant, and also be showy throughout the year. We chose many trailing
plants and dwarf evergreens, some flowering shrubs, as well as climbing plants to cover the
walls. The climbing plants are particularly suitable for quickly covering the walls and increasing
the amount of green surface. Circulation is ensured through 1x1 meter slate pavers between the
leisure areas. In the area under the pergolas there are wood pavings and stepping stones. Along
the wall across from the planting bed a slender pool, paved with natural stones, displays a water
feature. All of this, as well as the planting and the wood structures, are illuminated by night so
that the space can provide a pleasant atmosphere and place to rest at night as well.
Design/construction: 2006
Firm: Citi Kert Unlimited Co. Landscape and Garden Design Studio
Citikert Unlimited Co.
Designers: Klra Jordn, Mauricio Flores
Buday Lszl str. 7. Budapest, H-1024 Contractor: Citi Kert Unlimited Co. Landscape and Garden Design Studio
www.citikert.hu Size of area: 128 square meters
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Richter KKI and Richter Chemical III [PG-03]
This plan was prepared in the course of an environmental redesign tender for the
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Richter Gedeon Pharmaceutical Factory. Our firm won the commission for the con-
struction plans. The site, following the demolition of some of its buildings, became
a large-scale open space that offers the opportunity for a completely new, func-
tional but primarily decorative garden. In planning the green space primarily the
creation of a cultured, elegant workspace environment was the goal, incorporating
and embodying the companys values. The diversity of the buildings facades are
incorporated into a large scale, pure, broad green carpet, the central element of
the site. The circulation surfaces are meant to comfortably serve their function
with minimal paving. The playful moulding of the site surfaces and the shrub level
create a green carpet decoration. The sites focal point, the water feature, ap-
pears as a bright spot of color in the site.
Our firm won the tender through an invitation-only competition. The site is on Gymri
street in Budapests district X. The factory site is still going through a restructuring. In
the course of planning we sought to create a unified system that would connect to four
large units (parking and front garden, inner courtyard, green axis, reserve area) taking
into account that these areas will have varying demands placed on them. The plan
is based on the architectural details of the NMR buildings faceted forms. Typical for
green spaces, we planned gentle but distinctive, playful hilly contours. These become
part of the entrance to the main building. The plasticity of the undulating lawn sur-
faces further emphasize the parallel lines of perennial plantings. Representative water
architecture has been placed at the entrance.
Title of work: Richter Gedeon Chemical Factory former Magnezite site new KKI building, Environmental
construction plan
Planning/construction year: 2006-2007/2007
Architecture: Zoboki-Demeter and Associates Architecture, ZE Design Architecture
Firm: Fkert Design Studio
Designers: Adrienne Szalkai, Zsfia Kedves, Gbor Lendvai, Veronika Ppai, Orsolya Pataky, Luca Csepely-Knorr
Construction: Jvorszky Tiszafa, GanzHydro
Size of site: 2.5 hectares
Title of work: Park design for Richter Gedeon operational area

Design/construction: 2007-2009, in progress
Fkert Design Studio
Designers: Adrienne Szalkai, Gbor Lendvai, Veronika Ppai, Mrta Czak
Ceramics: Edit Szab Dob str. 90. Budapest, H-1073
Site of site: 14 000 square meters +36 1 342 5182 www.fokert.hu/tervezostudio
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Graphisoft, central park [PG-04]
The rehabilitation of the former gasworks area next to Hajgyri island resulted in
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the birth of a new office park. The shape of the buildings gave rise to the opportunity
for a community park. This was done with a system of decorative water surfaces, wa-
terfalls, spaces and pedestrian walks, connecting to the various buildings as needed.
Outdoor events, meetings, lectures, and recreation are all possible. Both rigid and
flexible lines intersect each other on the plan. The formal play seeks the boundaries
between hard lines of the buildings and the softer lines of the park, going in one di-
rection and then the other. The central lake with its waterfall and extended shoreline
give a place suitable for university lectures while the area between the buildings can
further be developed into green spaces. Many sculptures are also still planned to be
placed on the site.
Title of work: Graphisoft park, central park area

Design/construction: 2004-6/2007
Firm: Garden studio
Designers: Gyrgy Szloszjr, Zoltn Sthli, Rita Remeczki, Edina Massny
Garten Studio
M-building architectural design: Lukcs and Vikr Architecture Studio Ltd.
Czak str. 13. Budapest, H-1016 Construction: Jvorszky Tiszafa, Ganzhydro
+36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu Size of site: 2.2 hectares
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Center Point II Office Building [PG-05]
In Hungary the 1990s brought many brown-
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field rehabilitations. The Center Point office
building and its garden are on the site once
occupied by a steel and pipeworks, located at
Vci street 81. The three-level underground
garage is below 8 floors surrounding a nar-
row inner courtyard, which is partly opened
to the streetfront. The courtyard is primarily
a display garden, as well as a means of im-
proving the microclimate. From the street the
garden appears to be strictly for decorative
purposes, protected by a large water surface.
In the course of expanding the building the
green space was separated into two larger
and two smaller units. The largest (1200m2)
and the most emphatic unit is between the
two buildings and is an inner courtyard above
the garage. The courtyard visually connects
to two smaller courtyards of 250 m2 each.
In the fourth area a 780 square meter site is
similar to the inner courtyard. The plan uni-
fies the elements of the site that reference its
past with modern garden design tools, em-
ploying unique forms and materials. The re-
taining walls use cor-ten steel in reference to
the industrial past and also lighten the site of
the raised beds. The raised beds proportion-
ally structure the connecting green surfaces.
The thicker soil layer makes tree planting pos-
sible. The planting is simple, employing grass
and Pachysandra, as well as Alnus glutinosa
trees.
Title of work: Expansion of Center Point office building

Planning/construction: 2005, 2005-6
General planner: Zoboki, Demeter and Associates Architecture
Designers: Istvn Steffler, Borbla Brny
Garten Studio
Firm: Garten Studio
Contractor: Park-line Czak str. 13. Budapest, H-1016
Size: 2 850 square meters +36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu
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Eiffel Square, where the railroad terminates [PG-06]
The office building was constructed simultaneously with an ur-
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ban outdoor space. The site creates a unified connection with
the office building but its function is primarily for the communi-
ty. It functions individually as an urban element. Its area is about
5,000 square meters and the buildings north-northwest faade
is connected to it on two levels. It can be entered from the ring
road to its 9 meter wide terrace. This sunken space offers a great
view to the Eiffel Office (built in 1875) and the Western Train Sta-
tion as well as the sunken Eiffel Square between the two build-
ings. The second layer of connection to the office building is the
lower level ground floor. This level directly connects to the space
as a whole and can be used as an urban square. From the Eiffel
Waiting Room entry space a unique garden design element a
flat grading gives way downwards towards the lower area of
the square. The height difference is connected with turfed grad-
ing, which alternates with wooden paving. In the narrower ar-
eas these lawn terraces have been reinforced with cor-ten steel.
This leads us to the very unusal so-called floating grass terraces,
which somewhat reference Macchu Picchu. In the center of the
space is a 36x36 meter events space. This can be reached from
the Grand Boulevard on a ramp, similar to a tilted piano key-
board. To the north a sloping water feature connects us back to
the original level. The events space is enhanced with an 8x18
meter, terraced, moving water surface.
Title: Eiffel square

Planning/construction: 1995/2009
General contractor: Antal Fekete (Finta Studio)
Size of site: 5 000 square meters
Planners: Land-a Ltd.
Land-A Ltd.
Gbor Kardi, lead planner; Csenge Csontos, associate; Ildik Zsovk, editor
Sas street 17. Budapest, H-1051 Co-planners: Pter Karlcai, water mechanisms; Jnos Volkai (structural engineer)
+ 36 1 302 4760 www.land-a.hu Contractor: Herosz Co.
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Forum Square the Green Heart of Infopark [PG-07]
Forum Square is an urban space framed
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by buildings and serving as the central
part of the Infopark. It was heavily influ-
enced by the buildings surrounding it.
It is bounded by the pavements edging
the surrounding buildings, thus at the
entrances, an elegant stone paving takes
the place of terrazzo paving and desig-
nates the entrances. The central space
is basically a green space with a sunken
turf area for sunbathing. This frame and
the division of functions is further em-
phasized by the strong lines of the rows
of trees. The spatial organization in front
of the Building I includes an outdoor
terrace to suit its function of providing
food and drink. Building C has a paral-
lel 72x7 meter water surface to edge
the meadow. In the decorative pool the
water is in perpetual motion. From the
facades of Building E and F a vertical spa-
tial plasticity serves as a source for the
water through a cascade system lead-
ing eventually to the main pool. In front
of Buildings E and F an individual space
is created. Here the strips of stones in-
tersecting the lawn surface bear the
streamlined symbols of our new century.
Parallel to Building G using the natural
height differences of the site curving
edges produce an upward-moving, rich-
ly-vegetated terrace system.
Title of work: Infopark Forum Square

Design/construction: 2005/2005
Lead planner: Gbor Kardi (Land-A Studio)
Area of site: 7 000 square meters
Deisgners: Land-A Ltd.
Land-A Ltd.
Gbor Kardi, lead planner; Orsolya Zotter, associate; Ildik Zsovk, editor
Associates: Pter Karlcai (water architecture) Eszter Andor (structure) Sas str. 17. Budapest, H-1051
Construction: Harkay and Associates Inc. + 36 1 302 4760 www.land-a.hu
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MOM Park Budas Gate [PG-08]
This is the site of the one time Hungarian Optical Works. The factory stood on this site from the
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end of the 19th century. Its development lasted until 1990, when the shrinking of military industry
markets and downsizing resulted in its closing in 1995. Thus arose the opportunity for the 4.5 hect-
are site at the intersection of Alkots street, Csrsz street and Dolgos street to become Budas Gate
and a new subcenter of district XII, with residential, retail, cultural and office functions. On the site
four, diverse green spaces were built: private gardens in the courtyards of the apartment houses,
a 3.5 hectare public part in front of the office buildings with architectonic shapes and sunbathing-
leisure areas and walkways connecting to the background buildings. The multifunctional building
has roof gardens, atrium gardens, and leisure terraces and extensive roof gardens. The site has
two large axes, the intersection of which houses Forum Square and its reflecting pool.
Planning/construction: 2000-2001/2001-2002
Architectural plan: Office Building and Multifunctional Center/Antal Puhl Architectural Office
Residential buildings: Teampannon Architectural Office
Landscape plan: Land-A Ltd.
Designers: Rezs Danhauser, Anik Andor, Zsuzsa Burmeister, Klra Benda
Land-A Ltd.
Contractor: Harkay and Associates, Fkert Nonprofit Co.
Sas str. 17. Budapest, H-1051 Photo: Gyrgy Darabos, Attila Polgr
+ 36 1 302 4760 www.land-a.hu Size of site: 40 500 square meters
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Parallel stories [PG-09]
With the emergence of urban block-scale property developments we have also seen the devel-
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opment of various kinds of open spaces. Their structure surrounded by buildings and weaving
them together is suitable for a wide variety of functions. The common area pavements were
expanded with new green strips. In the public area next to Vci street an urban space was created,
decorated with a reflecting pool. The garden walls and the new green spaces create the bound-
aries from the nearby traffic. The two courtyards which have been joined serve as a closed
garden for the houses tenants. From the Pulszky street side, the courtyards provide a soothing
effect and an attractive site, while the other accommodates groups in the restaurants garden and
terrace. Floors 5 and 6 include roof gardens.
Title of work: Capital Square Office Building, XIII, Vaci t 76

General planner: Finta Studio, Gyrgy Guczogi
Firm name: Land-A Ltd.
Designers: Sarolta Torma, Katalin P. Psti
Land-A Ltd.
Construction: Sima t
Photo: Attila Polgr Sas str. 17. Budapest, H-1051
Site area: 11 500 square meters + 36 1 302 4760 www.land-a.hu
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Flpjakab Estate [PG-10]
This family estate is located in the Kiskunsg area of Hungary, where sometime in the
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distant past a village was established in the spirit of saints Philip and Jacob. On its
bounder is an old now dried-up lakeshore, and next to that the site of the estate.
The remnants of the lake can still be traced. This atmosphere, as well as the individual
nature of the Kiskunsg landscape and its great plain character, gave us a particular
sense for the buildings, the structures, and the gardens formation. The landscape
has a very fine topographical play. The sites character is enhanced by the remains of
the old mill, the depression of the lake, and the fine waves of the landscape and its
plantings. First we planned the area around the main building, bringing the individual,
original uniqueness of the landscape into the gardens even in the tiniest details. The
fence and gate columns and the garden lighting structures, all bear the forms of the
landscape. In the course of further developing the garden a summer house was built,
next to a rose garden. The summer house is the gem of the landscape, from which
we can see into the farmyard, the lake and we can breathe in the feeling of the sur-
rounding landscape. The rose garden enhances this feeling here the sweet scent of
the flowers allows us to feel the spirit of the site. In the farmyard a horse stable was
built as well as a lake for ducks and a chicken coop, which later was followed by a goat
stable. These structures were also influenced in their design by the landscape forms.
Title: Estate design

Planning/construction: 2003-present
Pagony Ltd.
Firm name: Pagony Landscape and Garden Architecture Office Ltd.
Budafoki str. 53. Budapest, H-1111 Designers: Gbor Szcs, Viktor Lszl
+36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu Architectural plan: Attila Ertsey, architect stall buildings
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Tokaj vineyard estate gardens [PG-11]
Vineyards have a very strong cultural
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history tradition and connection to
the landscape. Their environment is
not just the grape plantations them-
selves but the building complexes and
gardens that surround them. The gar-
dens most important principle is that
it strengthens the organic unity of the
wine houses, the grape plantations and
nature. Thus, their planning was ap-
proached from all three areas. The gar-
dens, although they are the representa-
tive framework of the vintners, are also
active visitor areas that are suitable for
events. In addition to the wine houses
representative, bourgeois atmosphere
the gardens received traditional fruit
plants. At the Pigs Stone the exist-
ing chestnut trees were enhanced, in
Tarcal the Castle Hotel Garden received
Sorbus and walnut plantings, at Patri-
cius Wine House old apple and pear
species were planted. Along the edges
an the retaining walls the native plants
can be seen, such as thyme and dwarf
almond. In the gardens an average of
40 trees, 3000 deciduous shrubs, 400
evergreen shrubs, 2000 perennials and
300 bulbs were planted. For the grass
planting in the extensively-used area,
fescue was used.
Work: Vintners gardens in Tokaj Wine Region

Design/Construction: 1993-2005
General design: Attila Vincze
Firm name: Pagony Landscape and Garden Architecture Office Ltd.
Pagony Ltd.
Designers: Attila Vincze, gnes Herczeg
Associates: Edvrd Takcs, Andrs Fekete Budafoki str. 53. Budapest, H-1111
Architecture: Dezs Ekler (Disznk Szlbirtok); Ferenc Salamin (Grf Degenfeld and Patricius Vintners) +36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu
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Golf Course above the City [PG-12]
The diverse golf facility was realized in the area bounded by Bcsi t, the Kiscelli Museum,
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Remetehegyi street and Pernyi street, offering a view to the Buda Hills and the city The
Golf Academy Center and Club development concept is based on the style of an American
city golf club prototype. It is included the floodlit driving range with 28 covered tees in
the two-storey building and the short game practice area which are located all the hillside
9-hole executive golf-course.
The specific landscape architecture challenge was made more interesting by the uncon-
ventional site. The sloping surfaces of the old recultivated jlak clay mines offer a special
site with an ideal size.
In addition to the criteria and regulations of playability of a golf course we needed to ap-
proach the landscape-scale requirements and deal with a site of many hectares.
The course image should be adapted on the natural and built enviroment, due to the scale
of the design.
Title of work: Golf Academy Club, Budapest

Planning: 2008-9
Firm name: PAnda Pont Ltd.
PAnda Pont Ltd.
Designers: Lszl Andahzy, Szilvia Botka
Rtkz str. 51/b. Budapest, H-1118 Plan type: construction
+36 1 248 1022 www.pandapont.hu Site of site: 16 hectares
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Esztergom Seminary [PG-13]
The seminary buildings change in function gave rise to the subject of its renovation and a redesign of its immediate environs.
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The Budapest-Esztergom Ecclesiastical Authority once again became the owners of the site, which had become neglected over
the last few decades in spite of its glorious history, beauty and siting. The authorities intention was to restore the buildings
importance by moving the following institutions into it: the Seminary, the Jnos Vitz College, the Primateship Archives, the
Primateship Library, the Christian Museum, the Cardinal Mindszenty Memorial, and a conference center. At the time of the
design of the garden an important criteria was connecting its three spaces (the reception space, the inner courtyard and the
back garden) into an organic whole. The buildings role as the axis was emphasized by the reorganization of the garden spaces.
Since the sites form had changed over the years its current boundary line is partially spontaneous. The central axis and em-
phasis was the only solution to make it possible for the site to have cohesion and coherence. Aside from this the building has a
central, dominant role. Since the historic documents related to the garden were not extant, the gardens lines and forms were
defined using a melding of classic and modern styles.
Title of work: Esztergom Seminarium environs

Planning and realization: 2004-2006
Design: Pigment Studio
Construction: METRO-Builder Co.
Designers: Adrienne Szalkai, Serge Eyzat, Eszter Barna
Pigment Studio
Architecture: Kima Studio
Client: Budapest-Esztergom Ecclesiastical Authority Sznyeg str. 3. Budapest, H-1011
Size: 1.5 hectares +36 20 383 9507
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Roman Garden [PG-14]
As designers, our job was to find the satisfactory point between Zoltn Timas el- The other areas are actually only gently slopping, connecting to the sunken, paved
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egant, Italian-inspired, architectonic roof garden and the clients proposal of a mini- areas at the level of the stairwell. Inside the ellypse the surface heightens to a hill,
Colosseum, Hippodrome and Roman follies. The solution thanks to very high qual- on the south side of which the stream and a small playground are placed. The spa-
ity construction was so successful that the garden won a special mention from the tial demands of a playground called for a perfectly flat surface and the stair system
Garden of the year prize in 2004. The gardens entrance can be reached from Tutaj underneath wooden beams cut into the side of the hill. The stream flows on a stair-
street through a glassed-in stairwell. The garden is designed to suggest a natural case from the hill to the lake next to the reception area, its path marked by natural
garden and has height differences of about 120 centimeters throughout the site. stones. The pool is lined with plastic. The stream goes through two bridges. The
There are two dominant elements in the circulation the circle and the ellipsis parks furnishings benches, garden chairs, lighting, litter containers are designed
both are 36 centimeters below the stair entrance. In this sunken area there is a lawn to match the parks style with contemporary materials. The lighting is solved in vari-
area connected to the circle including stone statues and a decorative pool, as well ous ways according to need. The more heavily trafficked pavements have stronger
as the lower level outside of the ellypse. It was not necessary to create a very thick lighting while the lower traffic areas have lower lighting. The garden is largely acces-
soil layer here in spite of the shrubs and trees. This meant putting less of a load on sible to disabled people as well, as the height differences can be bridged by built-in
the structure although, owing to the curves resulting from the height differences, ramps.
reinforcing the roof was still necessary.
s73 Title: Roman Garden Apartment Building Roof Garden

Planing/construction: 2002-2003/2003-2004
General planner: Zoltn Tima KZTI
S73
Firm name: S73
Brtfai str. 8/b. Budapest, H-1119 Contractor: Deep Forest
+36 30 620 4573 www.s73.hu Size: 2 700 square meters
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Shooting house [PG-15]
The project of Antal Hofhausers hunting lodge, which has seen better days, represents not only the ren-
Private Gardens
ovation of a monument but the addition of new functions. The task was multi-layered. While simultane-
ously satisfying the preservation requirements for the garden, we also had to create a multi-functional,
modern garden for the new building behind it. In the front garden of the historical building we restored
the rondo, with the ornamental fountain in its center. This garden will be come the reception area. The
shooting hills grading represented a special technical and design challenge, which also includes the
apartment houses three levels below the surface. The new buildings reception houses roof gardens
are to be intensive hospitality/entertainment terraces and green roofs. The apartment houses gardens
can only be used by the owner and the residents, so we put leisure gardens here, in close connection
with the buildings ground floor spa facilities. The permissions process related to the parking and plan-
ning of the surrounding streets was an important element of the project. The project is currently waiting
for official permission.
Title: Budapest District 2, Mrczibnyi square Shooting House development, landscape architecture element
(study, permission and execution plans)
Planning: 2006-2008
General designer: Egyperegy Kft., Mrton Kovcs architect
Designers, associates: Gbor Szab, Edina Csak, Gergely Vgs, Dr Gyula Pvel
Tr-Team Ltd.
Historic documentation: Gbor Alfldy
Expected construction: from 2011 Pva utca 6. Budapest, H-1094
Size: 15 300 square meters www.ter-team.hu
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Szpvlgyi Garden [PG-16]
The basis for the concept came from weekly HVG magazine, which
Private Gardens
always tries from week to week to put a representative cover on its
magazine to make a statement about current events in the country.
In the course of reading the magazine one gets a sense of the effect
global events have on each other and the systems between them.
The garden tries to put this thought into visual realization. These
lines of impact have an effect on each other and the various plant
compositions among them: they distort each other. With this the
gardens elements become an interdependent system. The lines of
impact are created vertically with metal discs, resulting in a 20 centi-
meter height increase. Moving the surface level also moves the base
level, and we dont know exactly where its a little higher or a little
lower. The metal bands achieve a sort of land-art effect in the green
grass, where the structural picture becomes a constantly changing
picture by virtue of constant motion. This creates kind of a medita-
tive environment in the garden. The ground levels create a sort of
visual game: while walking through the garden one gets a constantly
changing picture that stimulates ones intellectual work. This con-
tributes to the mental recharging of the office buildings workers.
Title of work: Szpvlgyi Office building

Planning/realization: 2002
General planner: Lszl Ivnyi
Firm: Ujirny Group
jirny Group
Designers: Dorottya Czinki, rpd Kovcs, Gbor Lendvai, Gbor Szohr, Dominika Tihanyi
Lrinc Pap square 3. Budapest, H-1088 Construction: Tiszafa Unlimited Co.
+36 20 937 3202 www.ujirany.com Size: 8 500 square meters
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Spiral Garden [PG-17]
The garden is a natural formation created in the lines of the office building. The pedestrian way brings
Private Gardens
the visitor from the mountain plateau to the hill country, arriving at the lake next to the restaurants
terrace. The strongly-expressed visual image provides the gardens function: spiritual recreation for the
workers. Among the landscape architecture tools used are a play with the height differences, the water
architecture and the use of various plants to create a certain atmosphere. The nature of the play with the
gardens surface heights means the garden is divided into two parts. The two parts can each be under-
stood as inner courtyards. The first is more dynamic, with the upper garden including a 3 meter height
difference. The garden references the logical progression of a natural scene: the transition from moun-
tains into flatlands. This image is strengthened by the upper gardens mountain plateau, as well as the
constructed water features, which are embraced into a strongly-framed lake in the lower garden, along
with a gravel flood plain, thus dissolving the tension. The lake is also a reservoir for water in case of fire.
Work title: Spiral Office Building, Dzsa Gyrgy street 128-130, Budapest
Design/construction: 2007/2009
General planner: Zoboki-Demeter and associates Architecture Office
Firm: Ujirny Group
jirny Group
Designers: rpd Kovcs, Dominika Tihanyi
Construction: Park-Line Ltd. Lrinc Pap square 3. Budapest, H-1088
Size: 2 100 square meters +36 20 937 3202 www.ujirany.com
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Paulay Garden [PG-18]
The concept for the ground floor court-
Private Gardens
yard, surrounded by dividing walls, is
to create a home feeling in the open
space. The tool for this is to use objects
familiar in our homes, as well as their
forms and spatial relations. Through
spatial organization the gardens explo-
ration is a great experience. In between
the densely-planted bamboos there is a
quadrilateral pool Edit Szabs unique
glazed ceramic sculptures and bub-
bling fountains recall enlarged versions
of favorite keepsakes, like pebbles, at
home. The idea of personal objects is
also referenced by the turquoise-blue,
finely-glazed stones. The personal at-
mosphere comes from the sense of
individual connection and the dense
bamboo planting. When we come
across the pool, its striking colors give
us a very distinct visual experience. The
rusted pots planted with Gingko trees
also recall the same effect the Gingko
is like an enlarged houseplant, planted
in a small cachepot. The gardens spa-
tial system is like a framed picture. The
pool and its surrounding garden are the
creation, framed in a smoky frame. The
roof garden is partly sunny, in contrast
to the lower shaded area, thus the buid-
ings residents have a place to gather for
common dinners or for sunbathing.
Title of work: 44 flat apartment house, Paulay Ede street. 65, Budapest
Planning: 2005/2007
General planner: Bnti and Hartvig Architectural office
Firm name: Ujirny Group
1088. Lrinc Pap tr 3.
Designers: Gbor Lendvai, Edit Szab, Dominika Tihnyi
+36 20 937-3202 Construction: Park-Line
www.ujirany.com Size: 430 square meters
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Community Spaces
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Community Spaces
Count Bethlens grave [CS-01]
The gravestone is oriented in the main direction of approach, the north. The monument proves a worthy rest-
Community Spaces
ing place not by its size but by its noble materials and composition. The plots spatial composition was a major
question: to converse Jnos Micss stoneworks optical boundaries, as well as the view of the surrounding ar-
eas that is, to prevent the burial stone from dominating the whole site. This also makes it possible for other
sites to be situated nearby in the future. The use of solid plant forms suggests a kind of equality. The site is
approachable on paving stones, yet not on a concrete path, since this would create a strange effect owing to
the sites size. The main concept is to bring the sun into the composition. The stones material is black granite
block, which is elevated by the light, shining matted glass backdrop and the polished limestone base. The stone
benchs material matches the base and overreaches the glass wall, so on the one side offers security and safety
to the sitter (a safe background) but on the other side allows a view to distant areas. For plant materials the
columnar elements organize the space and add emphasis to the low gorundcover plants. In total it is a dissolved
plant composition, which can be made into a more celebratory atmosphere by mowing the columnar plants.
Title of work: Count Istvn Bethlen Grave and environs

Design/construction: 2001
Site: Budapest, Kerepesi Cemetery, parcel 12/2
Client: National Burial Committee
Firm: Malus Unlimited Co.
Balzs Almsi Ph.D
Designer: Balzs Almsi
Construction: Fkert Nonprofit Co. Kakukk street 18/a. Budapest, H-1116
Site size: 915 square meters +36 30 363 0691
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Community Spaces Szeged Projects [CS-02]
Krsz street-Klauzl square

Connections: Szechnyi square, Rerrich square, Aradi Vrtanuk square,
Jkai square, Dugonics square,
Artboretum Garden and Fine Arts Society
Tisza shore: Mora park, Roosevelt square, Castle Garden, Stefania promenad
Bocskai street 14. Budapest, H-1114 Statues environs: King Bela IV, Kuno Klebelsberg
+36 1 361 0194 www.petertorok.com Lead planner: Pter Trk, Ybl prize-winning landscape architect
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Buda Castle Gardens [CS-03] and Srospatak Castle District Gardens [CS-04]
Community Spaces
Bocskai street 14. Budapest, H-1114
Lead planner: Pter Trk, Ybl prize-winning landscape architect +36 1 361 0194 www.petertorok.com
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Community Spaces National Theatre and Saint Stephen Basilica environs [CS-05]

Bocskai street 14. Budapest, H-1114
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Salgtarjn, city center renovation [CS-06]
Salgtarjns city center is an attractive exam-
Community Spaces
ple of modernistic city building of the 1960s,
for which it got the Hungarian Urbanists Society
1968 prize. In 2001 the municipality issued a
competition, for which the Corvinus University
of Budapest Department of Garden and Open
Space Design and Ger-Szab Architects jointly
won second prize. The six-phase work, begun
in 2002, employed the department as a sub-
planner. The nearly 1.3 hectare size orthogo-
nally shaped main square is widened by the
axis of Rakczi street, which is there reduced to
a two-lane, traffic-calmed segment. The repre-
sentative southeastern area provides space for
larger city events. The main space, paved with
natural stone, gives a vigorous contrast to the
grassed surfaces of the other side of the square
as well as the mass of trees intersecting it in a
regular line. The main approach coming from
the train station is emphasized by a double
tree allee. The axis of the central space is set
by Gyrgy Szroghs Culture House, dating from
1962-66. Towards the square the towering Ho-
tel Karancs (built 1961-64 by Gyrgy Jnossy
and Jzsef Hrecska) gives a counterpoint to the
blocklike stand of trees. The smaller area in
front of the statue is organized by the decora-
tive pool which provides a closure to the Pcsk
Department Store stairs (Jzsef Finta 1968). As
the first phase of the city centers renewal the
Main Squares south side and its connecting ar-
eas were rebuilt in 2006.
Planning/construction: 2002-/2006-
General planner: Ger-Szab Architects
Associate planner: Studio Ars Loci Garden and Environmental Arts
Corvinus University of Budapest
Planner: Corvinus University of Budapest, Department of Garden and Open Space Design
Designers: Balzs Almsi, Pter Istvn Balogh, Albert Fekete, Antal Gergely, Erzsbet Bodzs Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Department of Garden and Open Space Design
Size: (phase 1) 9.5 hectares (1.3 hectares) Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6288 kszt.uni-corvinus.hu
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Nagykovcsi, Istvn Tisza square [CS-07]
Nagykovcsi is a dynamically-developing village of 6.500 located five
Community Spaces
kilometers from Budapest. The village expects to increase its population
by 3.500-4.000 over the next 10 years. Naturally this means expectations
and demands will increase as well, with regards to the villages ima-
ge. There is an increasing demand to create public spaces where the
villages residents can meet, or where they can hold events to help
strengthen local identity and community. The villages government used
a new, cooperative preparatory method to develop its center. The first
element of the project is Istvn Tisza square, the villages main square
and traditional center, which is also the end stop of the Budapest bus
route. The goal of the rehabilitation was to make the new main square
suitable for meeting transportation or circulation needs, but also provide
an appropriate site for community events and help increase local identity
and amount of green space as well. The municipality, along with the
Wienerberger Brick Co., advertised a student design competition in 2007.
The competition was very successful, with many excellent ideas arriving
from students of architecture and landscape architecture. Nagykovcsis
local government gave CUB Department of Garden and Open Space De-
sign the task of further developing the winning plan.
Title of work: Nagykovcsi, Istvn Tisza square plan

Begun: 2008
Corvinus University of Budapest
General planner: Corvinus University of Budapest, Department of Garden and Open Space Design
Faculty of Landscape Architecture, Department of Garden and Open Space Design Designers: Dr. Balzs Almsi, Dr. Pter Istvn Balogh, Antal Gergely, Eszter Bakay Karlcain
Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6288 kszt.uni-corvinus.hu Realization: 2010
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Allee [CS-08]
The plan is functionally divided into four parts: (1) on the west side of the Allee shopping mall a
Community Spaces
central space and the pedestrian street (2) the connected park next to the Market Hall (3) Bercsnyi
street and (4) October 23 street entrance. The Allee building, from its Krsy street entrance, has
two main entrances one from the corner of Vli street and Krsy street, and the other directly
to Krsy street. Both entrances offer reception spaces of high quality with natural stone pavings,
raised planting beds, and reflecting pools. On Krsy street the elimination of vehicular traffic
means a pedestrian street. The urban square here continues as a park. In this area we planned a
smaller playground of unique appearance for families with small children. The shaping of the park
is unified with the central squares paving architecture, with 40 centimeter wide lands continuing
on the green space. The individual lanes are represented as lines on the grassy, sloped surfaces.
On the eastern side of the shopping mall there is a larger paved square beween the two entrances,
which aside from providing traffic connections also adds emphasis to the entrance to the shopping
center. Between the individual raised planting beds are the ventilators for the underground parking
garage, which are covered with unique street furniture and wood boards. In front of the entrance
that opens onto October 23 street we created a brick-paved reception area in harmony with the
faade, made wider with limestone strips.
Title of work: New Buda City Center

General planner: Finta and Associates Architecture Studio
Firm: Garten Studio
Designers: Gyrgy Szloszjr, Borbla Salg, Eszter Dand
Garten Studio
Investor: ING Real Estate Development
Apartment houses: Lukcs and Vikr Architectural Studio, T2a Architects Office Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016
Size: 2 hectares +36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu
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Public Bath House, Gyr [CS-09]
Gyr, the city of waters, is situated along the shores of four different rivers and rich in ther-
Community Spaces
mal waters. Owing to its natural features it was important to the city that the old, run-down
thermal bath be replaced with a modern bathing complex. The new building on the site of
the old bath has the advantage of its central location. Its disadvantage though is the sites
small size. It was a planning challenge to use the small green surface in such a way that we
could logically place three different functions: a separate garden for the thermal baths, one
for the pool area and one for the wellness bath and all these on such a way that the parts
form one unit and the site remains easy to navigate. Since the bath is on the shore of the
Rba river, it was important to provide access for flood protection vehicles too. With all of
these constraints we tried to create an environment suited to the buildings character, and
create a connection between the outer and inner spaces.
Title of work: Gyr Thermal and wellness baths, environmental plan

General planner: Fnyjel Studi, Dimenzi
Planners: Helga Hencz, va Honti
Kertmvek Ltd.
Firm name: Kertmvek Ltd
Arany Jnos street 31. Gyr, H-9021 Construction: Integral
+36 96 550 321 www.kertmuvek.hu Size: 10 000 square meters
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Kapuvr, heart of the Hansg [CS-10]
The planning of reviving Kapuvrs city center began with its main square in 2004, followed
Community Spaces
by the Heroes Park. Based on the municipalitys decision, these earlier plans were later
used to create a unified revitalization plan for the city center as a whole. First the main
square was renovated in 2005. This was followed by the creation of two sub-centres, which
were constructed by Prenor with grant support in 2009. In the near future the city centers
public parks will be revitalized. These plans are currently being evaluated by the European
Commission.
Title of work: Kapuvr, City Center Revitalization

Planning: 2004 Main square, 2007 subcenters, 2009-2010 Market square, Castle garden, Heroes park
General planner: Kertmvek Ltd
Kertmvek Ltd.
Firm name: Kertmvek Landscape and garden architecture planning
Designers: Helga Hencz, Gabriella Nusser Arany Jnos street 31. Gyr, H-9021
Associates: Gyrkert, Talent-plan, Technoconsult, Tth Project Architectural Office, Lszl Juhos sculptor +36 96 550 321 www.kertmuvek.hu
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Thematic gardens 1 [CS-11]
Horti studiorum
Community Spaces
The building has an atrium-like roof between the building wings it is
half-closed, creating a chain of courtyards of nearly identical size. Each
courtyard is unique with a garden created from forms and atmosphere
suited to its function. In the gardens baseplan there are structured,
regular forms as well as curving, free lines these express seriousness
and order, as well as playfulness and individuality the relationship
between school and child. Individual garden parts incorporate fairy
tales, history and textbook materials (even before the school) and the
students and parents can be involved in the creation of some of the
elements. The garden itself can be part of education, either as part
of a game or part of study, since individual garden parts are not only
varied in their fairy tale elements, but theyre also varied in their natu-
ral elements (plant materials, stone) so they can be incorporated into
education. Speech storytelling is conscious, not just a tool for easier
orientation and determining place, but rather for calling forth the spirit
of the place and serving to connect one closer to it while strengthening
identity as well.
Parts of the garden:
1. Green courtyard: natural, ecological education (willow struc-
tures, wood carving, composter, bird garden)
2. Tulip courtyard: playground for the younger children with games
designed to promote dexterity and agility
3. Ornamental courtyard, gathering place
4. Stone courtyard: outdoor classroom for older students, featuring
stones that have been carved and worked in various ways
5. Amphitheatre: a place for art classes and open air exhibitions fea-
turing a sunken area and stone steps in turf
6. Large courtyard: sport courtyard, small arboretum, drawing gar-
den, labyrinth, workers leisure garden
7. Path of the seasons (outer garden) with plants representing the
characters of the four seasons
title: Dunavarsny, 24-classroom elementary school garden

Planning: 2008
General planner: Hinterland Engineers
Kert-vonal Planning Studio
Firm name: Kert-Vonal Planning Studio
Szentes street 63/a. Budapest, H-1147 Designer: Katalin Papp
+36 20 356 5083 www.kertvonal.hu Architecture: Mnika Kiss-Ills, Pter Lukcs
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Thematic gardens 2 [CS-12]
Garden of the brain
Community Spaces
The BRAIN is the central seed for this complex public culture institution which is designed to help spread
the newest informatics and scientific research results and also gives space to the History of Informatics
Museum, the Marigold Childrens House playplace, and other community spaces. The central buildings
form also suggests a brain, with the creative and logical sides of the brain systematically represented.
The buildings forms and content also spread to the outer spaces. The form receives content as well: in
the garden we are confronted with the duality of the human mind and the technology it has created. In
accordance with this the gardens elements include anthropo- and technomorph representations. This
is all done in an indirect way so that those in the garden dont unavoidably have to recognize them. Its
enough if they just enjoy the peace of the place, or perhaps its dynamism. If the startling, humorous or
thought-provoking representations cause some kind of mental awakening with the connection between
their forms and contents, then the garden also has succeeded in providing visitors with a lasting experience
not unlike what they might get from a conventional park or garden but just a little bit different. Instead
of the usual statues and portraits of heroes and artists there are kinetic figures. Instead of fountains there
are refrigeration elements, and instead of a raised flowerbed there is a labyrinth of the senses.
Title: Agora Szeged Polus Architectural Plan Competition

Year: 2009
Kert-vonal Planning Studio
Designer: Katalin Papp Szentes street 63/a. Budapest, H-1147
Architecture: Jnos Szab, Zsuzsanna Makarics Mayer +36 20 356 5083 www.kertvonal.hu
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Budars Nursery School [CS-13]
The aim of the design was to create a nursery school garden where the children would have a greater
Community Spaces
opportunity to get to know their environment. Acquaintance with the environment is promoted by the
study garden, the composter, the fireplace, the splash pool, and the use of natural materials and a variety
of plants. The garden was designed in a way to provoke questions from the children and offer the op-
portunity for the children to find the answers through experimentation.
In shaping the building and its courtyard it was of primary concern that individual group rooms have as
much exposure to the courtyard as possible. The group rooms on the upper floors open to the garden
and there is an outdoor events space connecting to the buildings first wing in the first courtyard. This
also includes a viewing area made from stumps. The grading system connecting the two levels is suitable
for running, sledding or other games.
In the interest of awakening the childrens senses several different materials are used in the garden. The
paving is made from colourful cast rubber, wood and paving stones. The protective surfaces are made
of sand and gravel. There is a significant amount of space taken up by the shrub plantings, and we also
added many trees. Touch, sight, hearing are stimulated by the plantings and play equipment. A sportfield
is made of cast rubber paving for group games. The sandbox is provided with colorful shading textiles. In
creating the play equipment it was an important criteria that the children not just play on ready-made
equipment, but instead use toys that awaken their imagination and can be used for a variety of games. In
the area around the entrance we placed many pieces of playground equipment so that parents and chil-
dren can have the shared experience of playing at the end of the preschool day. Thanks to the outdoor
play equipment the preschool and its area have become a popular place for young elementary school
children as well.
Title of work: Nursery School, Hrsfa street

Design/realization: 2010
Korz Tervezsi Stdi
General planner: M-Teampannon
Trkvsz street 97-97B/28. Budapest, H-1025 Designers: Balzs Grabner, Dnes Terhes
+36 30 292 8646 www.korzostudio.hu Size: 5 307 square meters
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Metro4 surface green spaces [CS-14]
The first segment of Budapests planned fourth metro line connects south Buda
Community Spaces
with the city center. Between its two terminal stops it connects with many spaces
and transportation hubs important in citizens daily life. In 2003 some of these
were completed on the Buda side, affecting how the remainder of the lines spac-
es were determined.
Bartk Bla street The designs basic aim was to rehabilitate Bartok Bela street
and create an urban promenade.
Kosztolnyi Dezs square: The circular space opens towards Feneketlen Lake. Us-
ing this natural composition its circular shape has been brought out. Between
curving retaining walls raised lawn surfaces were created, with a curving walk-
way in front of them.
Mricz Zsigmond circus: In the area around the mushroom were created green
spaces echoing its form. Next to the pavement in front of a building with curving
contours a row of low trees will be planted. A raised planting bed will be built on
the other side of the planned road.
Szent Gellrt square: The extension of the axis of the tramline justified the plan.
An important consideration was that a well-ordered square be created in front
of the hotel.
Title of work: Budapest, Metro 4 surface green spaces

Planning/realization: 2000-2003/2003
General designer: Fmterv
Firm: Korz Tervezsi Stdi
Korz Tervezsi Stdi
Designer: Balzs Grabner
Construction: Fkert Nonprofit Co. Trkvsz street 97-97B/28. Budapest, H-1025
Size of site: 14 hectares +36 20 292 8646 www.korzostudio.hu
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Treasure island playground [CS-15]
The project came to pas as part of the Metro4 project, in the vicinity of the Bocskai balancing, hanging, developing physical dexterity, coordination and strength. Chil-
Community Spaces
street station. The basic idea for the playground is to realize, in the urban jungle, dren can climb up a ramp, through a metal climbing net, a spiral stainless steel tub,
a treasure island-type atmosphere. This is achieved by the undulating beach line, etc. The sand represents the sea, while the shore represents the beach. The right
the palm trees, and jungle atmosphere. The paving is edged by a row of stumps side of the bridge has the equipment for children of ages 1-3, including sandboxes
divided every 85 centimeters by columns. These columns are connected with ropes in the shape of starfish, dolphin swings, and a baby slide in the shape of a ship. The
like on a gangplank. The playground provides for 1-3 and 4-12 year-old children. On retaining walls are in 3 different heights. At the trunk level of the existing trees the
the shore is a crashed plane. In the water is a climbing labyrinth with slide and height differences are bridged by gravel fill-in.
various rope-climbing facilities. The labyrinth allows children to explore climbing,
Title of work: Budapest Metro4 Bocskai street station, playground and public space image design
General planner: Fmterv
Korz Tervezsi Stdi
Designers: Balzs Grabner, Dnes Terhes
Trkvsz street 97-97B/28. Budapest, H-1025 Construction: Swietelsky Construction, Park-Line landscape construction
+36 30 292 8646 www.korzostudio.hu Size of area: 2 500 square meters
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Holln Ern street [CS-16]
Instead of the wall-to-wall paving of traditional pedestrian street, a short stretch of Holln Ern street
Community Spaces
was transformed in a way that the green surfaces would dominate the main concept was a garden
street. Bounding the various surfaces are three meandering lines. The surfaces that result from their
intersection provide various functions: shrubs, flower planting, water, seating, pedestals, caf terraces,
pedestrian area, etc. The three lines make it possible for all user groups to harmonize their needs and re-
quirements while still keeping the original composition. The harmonization process took three years and
nearly succeded. Almost that is, according to the designers plans the individual seating areas would
have been bounded by plants as inner spaces, with the benches facing the water feature. However,
owing to fire regulations this plan did not succeed and was turned outward. The promenade is not yet
finished three places still have planned statues and the designers hope that the pedestals will soon find
creators. The Buxus planting will come into its own in 3-4 years.
Title of work: Pedestrian segment of Holln Ern street

General planner: Lptk-terv Landscape Architects
Lptk-Terv Landscape Architects
Designers: Katalin Hlatky, Barnabs Szakcs, Franciska Szab, Eszter Tth
Construction: Fkert Nonprofit Co. Wallenberg street 2. Budapest, H-1136
Size of site: 1 700 square meters +36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu
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Rajk Dormitory courtyard, Budapest [CS-17]
The Rajk Dormitory is part of Corvinus
Community Spaces
University of Budapest, and its located
on Hornszky street in district VIII. It was
expected that the courtyard would re-
ceive intensive use and so we designed
it to meet those everyday demands and
create a pleasant outdoor room for
the students. This for the most part re-
quired a paved courtyard concept but
we also sought to give water and green
surfaces their place. This has special
significance in an urban courtyard. The
courtyard is bounded on one side by the
dormitory itself, and the other sides the
firewalls of adjoining buildings. On the
west side there is a glass-covered pas-
sage and on the east side a pruned yew
hedge helps dissolve the firewalls mo-
notony. The rhythm of the site is given
by the pergola on both sides, for which
the paving design was also organized.
The seating areas get special attention,
with specially-designed benches. The
water element is a 3x3 meter pool. Black
and white mosaic pavings define it creat-
ing the feeling of a chessboard, meaning
it can be a sporting area whether dry
or wet. The four Ailanthus trees provide
the courtyards main character, and we
gave lighting to each of them. There is
also sunken lighting to help emphasize
the main circulation areas.
Title of work: Rajk Dormitory courtyard

General contractor: Helis Ltd. Istvn Krolyi, Gbor Siffel
Firm name: Lptk-Terv Landscape Architects
Planner: Barnabs Szakcs
Construction: Taxus Ltd.
Wallenberg street 2. Budapest, H-1136 Photo: Attila Glzer
+36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu Size: 420 square meters
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Uranium City, Pcs [CS-18]
The primary goal of the design was to get rid of the existing deficits and negative el-
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ements, and exploit the positive aspects to create a contemporary public space that
satisfies modern needs both functionally and aesthetically. We tried to connect, along
road 6, the university and market bustling pedestrian and cycle traffic with Uranbanyasz
square through Szilrd Le park. There were two important elements to our concept:
to connect the various parts of Urnbnysz square and connect Szilrd Le park while
making it more passable. We also wanted to create a caf pavilion of sorts in Szilrd Le
park which would serve as an income generator for the site that could be used for its
maintenance and thus contribute towards making it self-sustaining. We hoped that the
other benefit would be that its operation would help prevent vandalism. The parks exist-
ing trees resulted in a zig-zag circulation pattern. We continued these lines and brought
them into the squares planned fountain, like a stylized system of tree branches. In keep-
ing its existing character we tried to create a renovation of a city space that helps define
the citys image, reinforcing the functions of commerce and service. We tried to base
this on a longterm vision that would make it possible to extend the pedestrian zone to
the section of Ybl Mikls street between Krsi Csoma Sndor and ptk street.
Title of work: Uranium city main squares and connecting public areas, Pcs
General designer: Lptk-Terv Landscape Architects
Designers: Barnabs Szakcs, Tnde Jager, Franciska Szab, Eszter Tth, Ilona K. Boda, Boldizsr K, Judit Rka Wallenberg street 2. Budapest, H-1136
Esztergomi, Gbor Fehr, Jnos Magd, Krisztina Jvori, Mrta Fischer, Katalin Hlatky +36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu
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Cseri Park, Kaposvr [CS-19]
The park, a kilometer from the city center and covering 20 hectares, required a com- we connected the playground equipment design to folk tales, with unusual colors.
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plete rethinking of its whole spatial structure in order to create it into a multi-use For the older children we used the idea of the house of wonders to create a scientific
space with a unique adventure playground suitable for all ages. The park which playground. We tried to take the family-friendly concept further and design play
has an admission fee starts at the reception space and with undulating lines a equipment that parents and their children could enjoy together. On the previously
pedestrian path connects the various functional units the forest adventure park, grassed main axis we created a rowing pond encompassing many recreational func-
the adventure playground. We considered it important that we plan such elements tions. There is also the Adventure Cube and the underground sunken exhibit hall, a
that could have an educational role in addition to just providing an opportunity for water playground, handmade playground equipment with folk tale themes, unique
play, and that in addition to the prefab playground equipment there be site-specific play equipment, roller- and extreme sports tracks and large grassed spaces to en-
equipment as well. In this way we were able to create Somogyland, which calls at- sure creative and fun-filled free time.
tention to the countys architectural, cultural and natural values. For the little ones
Title of work: Adventure Playground and rope adventure park

Planning/design: 2007-09/2011
General planner: Lptk-Terv Landscape Architects
Lead planner: Barnabs Szakcs
Planners: Judit Esztergomi, Gbor Fehr, Katalin Hlatky, Tnde Jger,
Krisztina Jvor, Jnos Magd, Franciska Szab, Eszter Tth
Wallenberg street 2. Budapest, H-1136 Architecture: Tibor Szab, rpd Marillai
+36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu Size of site: 4 hectares
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Transylvanian villages [CS-20] village centre development [CS-21]
There are few traditions for garden reconstruction work in Transylvania. It is possible to sense the lack of conditions
Community Spaces
necessary for preservation and restoration including analysis and landscape and garden history research as well as
the dendrological and botanical considerations. Most stands of trees in historic gardens are in a state of dilapidation
and the number of gardens reduces from day to day. The castle garden of the Krolyi castle in Nagykroly is one of
the most significant of the historical gardens of the region. According to Krolyi family documents there was already
a garden there in 1698, which is also mentioned in 18th century documents. The gardens construction happened in
parallel with the castles reconstruction between 1792-95. The foreign engineers entrusted with the castles planning
Florin Damma and Franz Rosensting also dealt with the design
of a baroque garden, but this ostensibly was never built. The land-
scape garden whose ruins can be detected in the current castle
garden was created in the early 1880s by Gyrgy Bode on com-
mission of the owner at that time, Gyrgy Krolyi. The early 19th
century garden continued to expand and developed dynamically in
the following decades. The garden in the middle of which the city
museum is located, in the original castle building is currently in
municipal ownership and operates as a natural protected area and
public park. The rehabilitation plan primarily seeks to restore the
onetime spatial system and circulation systems as much as possible,
and increase the parks recreational level.
The Romanian Ministry of Environmental Protection and Forestry has issued a tender application process since 2007 Title of work: Krolyi Castle garden reconstruction
Planning year: 2009
for environmental improvement. Those municipalities applying for funds to create or restore green spaces must prove Firm: Lptk-terv Landscape Architects/AB plan
that the territory in question is in their ownership and that they have the appropriate plan documentation: investment Landscape architects: Albert Fekete, Kroly rsi,
feasibility study or open space construction plans. Being able to provide 10 percent or more cofinancing is an advantage Gbor Fehr, Mrta Fischer,
Krisztina Jvori, Jnos Magd
and the Romanian Government provides these funds from EU resources. 100 applications are supported annually, from Size: 11 hectares
villages of a few hundred to the capital city. The amount of support depends on many factors, including the allotment
of green space per person in the settlement, and may range from 25,000 to 500,000 Euro. The realization costs of the
displayed projects tend to run between 125,000 and 175,000 Euro. The funds can make a significant difference in quality
of life for the residents of small settlements.
Title of work: Bagos and Kmer settlement center development

Planning year: 2008
Firm name: Lptk-Terv Landscape Architects/AB Plan
Size: 5 000 square meters
Landscape architects: Albert Fekete, Barnabs Szakcs, Gbor Fehlr, Wallenberg street 2. Budapest, H-1136
Anna Eplnyi, Krisztina Jvori, Mt Srospataki, Franciska Szab +36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu
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Nyregyhza residential center reconstruction [CS-22]
This project, which was partially completed in 2009, can be divided
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into three parts:
1. A central public space, or forum, reconstruction (completed)
2. Public park reconstruction (permits process completed)
3. A service center (phase 2) reconstruction (feasibility study fin-
ished)
We received the contract in 2007 to complete this project in the hous-

ing estate, which was built in the early 1970s. The construction of the
forum area was financed by the city from its own coffers, so the nearly
130 million forint investment was completed without external sup-
port.
Phase I: city area center, or forum: The completed main squares
anchor is a two-story school, the area around which serves as the
center for this area of the city. The space consists of two parts. The
connection between the two parts (and what also separates them)
is a mixed-use road. The garden design concepts main point was to
create a clear functional connection between the two parts, since
both are individual with their own functions but also to unify the
entire place. The space in front of the schools main entrance is meant
for gathering and making connections. The modern furniture along
the retaining wall invites passers-by to stop and gather. The concept
makes this access the main emphasis. The squares other area fur-
ther away from the school is primarily meant to serve pedestrian
traffic. Its undulating lines are followed by intensively-planted surfac-
es and straight allees of trees.
Phase II: public park: The renovated park connects directly to the
grassed surfaces of the area, which will be used in the future for
sports and recreation.
Phase III: expansion of phase I: In the first half of 2010 we prepared a
feasibility study for the areas connecting to the forum. Realization of
phases II and III are in the citys medium-term development strategy.
Title of work: Nyregyhza, residential center and public park reconstruction

Planning/realization: 2008/2009
Mundus Viridis Ltd.
Firm: Mundus Viridis Ltd.
Kiss Ern street 30/a. Nyregyhza, H-4400 Designers: gnes Licsei, Zsuzsanna Varga
+36 42 400 112 www.mundus.hu Size: center 6 400 square meters, park 27 830 square meters
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Integrated management of historic gardens [CS-23]
The Hungarian National Trust of Historic Monuments is in charge of those nation- Cskvr, Esterhazy Park
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ally-significant monuments that cannot be released from state ownership and that Dg, Festetics Park
have been neglected or misused. Our task is to care for, restore and find proper Doba, Erddy Park
use for these endangered historic sites. Our work, therefore, includes researching Edelny, LHuillier-Coburg Park
the history and assets of their gardens and parks , creating a conservation plan and Fj, Fy Garden
organising their conservation or restoration. We also have to create the infrastruc- Fertd/Eszterhza, Esterhzy Park
ture for their maintenance and check the various works, the often mixed ownership Fertrkos, Gardens of the Bishops Palace
structure, creating proposals for their registration as historic gardens in their one- Fzerradvny, Krolyi Park
time territory. Today we lead 6 EU projects concerning our parks. These are included Lovasberny, Czirky Park
in the list of the Historic gardens under our auspices: Ndasladny, Ndasdy Park
Oroszlny-Majk, Camaldoli Hermitage and EsterhzyPark
Pcel, Rady Gardens
Szabadkigys, Wenckheim Park
Tata, Esterhzy Garden
Zsira, Pejcsevich-Esterhzy Park
Hungarian National Trust of Historic Monuments

Landscape architects: Gbor Alfldy chief gardener and research fellow;
Mria Tihanyi Tth and Judit Szabadhegyi, landscape consultants Dsz square 15. Budapest, H-1014
Start of work: 2001 +36 1 202 6288 www.nemzetimuemlek.hu
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Lots of good kids fit into a small space [CS-24]
After consulting with preschool teachers we created the following design concept:
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Owing to the large number of children we designed separate playgrounds

There is also a need for areas for group activities
The kindergarden has mixed groups and each one needs plenty of room for movement and age-
appropriate equipment. Each group gets equally-equipped spaces
Its important to use a paving system that makes it possible to use the garden in inclement weath-
er as well
The garden should also provide a play experience for disabled children
The play gardens functional division emerged in the following way:

An open lawn area along the edges of the terraces for running, ball playing or jumping games
The path encircling the garden is basically a lane of ropes and other climbing equipment
Complex playground equipment also includes rubberized surfaces and sand
Title of work: Gdll, 200-child preschool garden design

Planning/realization: 2008/2009-2010
General planner: ptpholy
Naturbs Ltd.
Firm name: Naturbs Ltd.
Attila street. 12. Dunaharaszti, H-2330 Designers: Zsombor Balogh, Ingrid Proszonics, Andor Lszl Papp
+36 20 943 6136 www.naturbs.hu Cost: net 63 million HUF
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Gardens in the Benedictine Monastery of Tihany [CS-25]
In the course of the recent renovations of the
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Tihany monastery, the inner courtyard was also
restored as well as the quadrum, the south-
ern terrace garden, the Rege courtyard, the
church and the space in front of the house and
the road leading to it. Many aspects had to be
taken into consideration in the project includ-
ing the most important: the spirituality and
tradition of the Benedictine order should be
manifested in the garden design while still sat-
isfying the demands of the complexs contem-
porary internal and external use. The concept,
we realized, should include all of those garden
construction principles that can be connected
to both our own domestic and universal garden
arts history. It should suit the buildings archi-
tecture and its historic status, and use materi-
als reflecting quality and durability.
Title of work: Benedictine Monastery, Tihany

Pagony Landscape Architecture Ltd.
Firm: Pagony Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111
Designers: gnes Herczeg, Edvrd Takcs, Angelika Potyka, Balzs Bucsk, Attila Berta, Tnde Kiss, Rka Izmindi +36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu
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Veresegyhz, the main square of a city in renaissance [CS-26]
The town of Veresegyhz has made great use of competitions in the effort to
Community Spaces
create a new urban center. The space recently opened up with the demoli-
tion of single-story residential buildings is being reshaped with new multi-
storey dwellings. The spatial walls of the arcaded buildings have community
spaces between them that draw people in to linger. The area of Phase 1 has
three water elements local thermal water flows from a bear-shaped foun-
tain, while the angel-form fountain signals the passing of time with bells and
the bubbling fountain entertains visitors with musical sounds. The fountains,
all on a common axis, were created with the help of local artists and contrac-
tors. The ceramics are the work of va Kun, while the stone sculptures bear
the name of Pter Mdi. Endre Rud and Gyrgy Szabados helped designing
and constructing the water elements. The local market, which draws people
from around the region, occupies both phase aeras on market days and there-
fore the creation of appropriate pavings for this use was an important consid-
eration in the planning process. The second phases area is more protected,
quieter and shadier, suited for lingering for longer periods of time. The new
water features, which are below the surface, emphasize this squares center
and also include empty spaces for new sculptural creations for local artists to
create in the near future.
Title of work: Main square, Veresegyhz

Planning year: Phase 1 2004-5, phase II 2008-9
Realization: Phase 1 2006, phase II 2010-11
Lead planner: Zsuzsanna Illys
Firm: Pagony Landscape Architecture Ltd.
Designers: Brigitta Palots, Zsuzsanna Giczy, Anita Offertler Horvth
Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111 Size of site: Phase I: 3 500 square meters; Phase II: 8 000 square meters
+36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu Budget: Phase I: 90 million forints, Phase II (estimated): 180 million forints
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Gyula, meeting of past and future [CS-27]
Kossuth square Downtown
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The objective of the design was to solve the areas transportation and circulation In the light of existing conditions, studies and attributes, our purpose is to included
problems furthermore create a kind of spatial system worthy of being a 21st century not a completely new creation, but rather the road of compromise, to transform
city gate. The main lines, simple geometric forms create clarity and transparency. the environment with smaller-greater ideas.
It was also an aim to increase the amount of green space and enrich the plantings
-particularly the flowers- to make allowance for protect the existing trees.
It was also requirement to recall Gyulas identity as a city of baths with plenty of
water surfaces, ornamental fountains and bubbling fountains.
Title of work: Gyula, Kossuth square and downtown rehabilitation

Planning/realization: 2000-06/2005-07
General planner: PAnda Pont Ltd.
PAnda Pont Ltd.
Designers: Lszl Andahzy, Szilvia Botka, Katalin Turcsnyi
Contractor: Gyula city gate consortium Rtkz street 51/b. Budapest, H-1118
Size of area: 7 hectares +36 1 248 1022 www.pandapont.hu
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Rkosmente, new district centre [CS-28]
Rkosmentes district centre develop-
Community Spaces
ment is part of the Space winner
lets renew Keresztrs public spaces
together! framework. Through the
intervention of the 936 million forint
grant from European Union sources
we could realized the development of
a representative town square instead
of the current bus station site using
a unique water-game. The information
centre and public toilets are also part of
the project. In the area neighboring the
mayors office, the historically-protect-
ed Fuchs castle garden is also receiving
a makeover.
Connected to the mayors office, a new
restaurant and office building expands
the built environment. The northern
side of Pesti t is getting a green space
and infrastructure development. The
mayors office will be redesigned to
be barrier-free and energy-efficient. In
front of the Holy Cross church the small
public space will be retrofit as well and
turned into a community space.
The built and open spaces are in close
symbiosis with each other in this proj-
ect. In the main square the conceptual
planning is completely interrelated
with all the other elements.
Title of work: Budapest, Rkosmente District Centre development

Architect: Infopont 12a Architecture office; office building C.S.D. Studio
PAnda Pont Ltd.
Designers: Lszl Andahzy, Katalin Turcsnyi
Rtkz street 51/b. Budapest, H-1118 Contractor: Construm
+36 1 248 1022 www.pandapont.hu Size of site: 2.5 hectares
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Bajor Gizi park, where the trains ran a long time ago [CS-29]
The park running along the Danube shore close to the new office buildings and in this space. The soft waves, as the typical characteristic of the park are created
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national theatre is on the former Expo site, where once the old rail lines ran. The with the help of various landscape architecture tools, starting from the lookout hills
interesting aspect of the area is the organic connection to the neighboring office through the meditative stone garden and the soft lines of the land-furnishing. The
buildings, the National Theatre, and the Palace of Arts. The duality of the space central walkway is accompanied by low sitting steps. Landscape furnishing is an or-
gives the public parks function and also serves as a garden for public institutions. ganic part of the landscape.
A further curiosity of the park are the connecting areas which were designed by a An increasingly popular petanque field gives the orientation of the main pedestrian
variety of landscape architects, so that the neighboring park areas merge into each paths later to connect the site to the Danube.
other with a kind of unity.The idea that passing through two phases the green The play garden constructed in the second phase and the meditative garden with
spaces evoke the plasticity of the Danubes gentle waves is manifested perfectly sitting cubes offers a leisure site for people of all ages.
Title of work: Budapest, Bajor Gizi park

Design/realization: 2006-07/2006-2008
PAnda Pont Ltd.
Designers: Lszl Andahzy, Szilvia Botka
Contractor: Mundo Ltd. Rtkz street 51/b. Budapest, H-1118
Size of site: 2 hectares +36 1 248 1022 www.pandapont.hu
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This space is ours! [CS-30]
Central Ferencvros is one of the citys most dynamically-develop-
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ing neighborhoods, and the area is being rejuvenated in its public
spaces, streets and squares. This deliberately thought-out rehabili-
tation program includes the renovation and re-creation of Ferenc
square. The square has a natural role as a forum owing to the build-
ings surrounding it, and it serves as a leisure garden, a playground,
a multifunctional urban space, meeting space and pedestrian in-
tersection. Our proposal was to treat this space with the dignity
it deserves and create high-class, contemporary garden and archi-
tectural spaces. We wanted to avoid overbuilding or a cluttered
composition and retain the valuable green space so precious to an
urban public space. We recommended eliminating car traffic from
the squares inner areas and restricting traffic around it. This way it
was possible to create a unified spatial composition and a complex
space for pedestrian, leisure and playing, while at the same time
fulfilling a representative role in the neighborhoods image.
In creating the square and parks new face the pedestrian aspects
were dramatically changed. We created large interconnected lawn
surfaces, pavilions, decorative pavings and flower beds as well as
the water features. In addition to the squares furnishints includ-
ing seating, playground equipment, and garden furnishings there
were high-quality lighting features, pergolas, drinking fountains
and sculptures. We pretty much kept the existing proportions of
green to built-up space but rearranged it considerably. The existing
asphalt, gravel and earthen surfaces were replaced with decora-
tively-paved walks and spaces, which are generously shaded by the
mature trees. Outside of these, there is a new kind of surface in
the park water in the form of two decorative bubbly pools. Con-
nected to the pavilions, in the most decorative parts of the space
there are annual beds to dissolve the built elements. In the large
area covered with decorative pavings there are many spaces suit-
able for decorative ornaments and artistic creations.
Title of work: Budapest district IX, Ferenc square

Planning/realization: 2002/2004-2006
Firm: Pestterv Ltd.
Designers: Mikls Kovcs, Istvn Sri, Endre Burnyi, Zoltn Szsz
Client, investor: Budapest IX district, Ferencvaros municipality, SEM IX City Development
Pestterv Ltd.
Construction: Penta General Construction
Kfarag street 9. Budapest, H-1085 Supervision: Fber Co.
+36 1 267 0508 www.pestterv.hu Size of site: 8 972 square meters
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Corvinus University [CS-31]
The universitys new classroom, of-
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fice and library complex is on the
site bounded by Czuczor street,
Lnyay street, Mtys street and
Kzraktr street. The entire area is
7,238 square meters. With the con-
struction of the new building new
functions have been added to the
area. An underground garage pro-
vides parking from Mtys street
with exits onto Czuczor street. Pe-
destrians can approach the build-
ing from the imposing entrance at
Kzraktr street, while the offices
can be reached from area streets.
The planning of the green spaces is
tailored to the functions of the site.
Since much of the area has under-
ground facilities, the site was treated technically as though it were a roof
garden. The garden area can be functionally divided into three areas, dis-
tinguished by the expansion of Czuczor street, the buildings intter spaces
and the urban space and rear courtyard spaces. The decorative entrance is
an urban space and its landscaped area will be a public space in the future,
including leisure areas and cafes. The Czuczor street stretch is a tree-lined
pedestrian promenade, primarily with paved surfaces and barrier-free de-
sign as well as elegant green surfaces. Because of the buildings entrance
level there is a height difference between the pavement and street level,
bridged with stairs and ramps with a 5% slope. The rear courtyard area and
the smoking terraces or roof gardens are only accessible by those work-
ing in the buildings. There is exceptionally thick topsoil on the roof gar-
dens, suitable for planting trees as well. The tree plantings on the adjoining
streets was taken care of by placing large planters on the site.
Title of work: Corvinus University landscaping plan

General planner: Construma Engineering Office, WING planning, A & D Studio
Rolla Unlimited Co.
Designers: Dr. gnes Sallay, Gyngyi Nagy, Eszter Adl Tth
Contractor: Tiszafa Ltd. Frakn street 44. Budapest, H-1115
Size of area: ground level areas: 465 square meters; roof gardens 725 square meters +36 20 938 5915 www.rolla-kert.hu
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Ajka, Agora [CS-32]
Our studio was called upon by architect Zol-
Community Spaces
tn Er to prepare a feasibility study for the
reconstruction of the entire city. From this
work emerged the high priority that Ajkas late
modern city center be enhanced with a main
square and agora function. The Agoras permit
and construction plans were prepared with La-
jos Koszor as co-planner. One of the aims of
the modern urban architecture was to weave
the buildings into a green fabric and create a
contrast that comes across as a whole. This
model was to be realized at a high level of qual-
ity with high aesthetic value to create an excel-
lent human space. In Ajka these aspects were
of course governed by the issue of funds. The
local players wanted the deteriorated green
fabric to be expanded into a more coherent
park, main square and central promenade
function. The mayors office and the cultural
center (under renewal) defined the square, the
rethinking of which was the main task at hand.
The plan connects the central, porphyry-paved
spatial area along an axis that runs between
the mayors office and the cultural house to
the commercial center. The main square is dis-
solved in the other direction by a landscaped
area. The square, which features the use of
popular materials and colours includes three
large contemporary lighting fixtures. With their
slightly raw forms, these seek a connection
with Ajkas industrial past and its late modern
architectural heritage.
Title of work: Ajka City Center Agora reconstruction plan

Planning/realization: 2004-2005
General planner: Lajos Koszor/Message Consulting
Firm name: S73
S73
Designers: S73, Lajos Koszor
Brtfai street 8/b. Budapest, H-1119 Size of area: 4 640 square meters
+36 30 620 4573 www.s73.hu Construction: Betont Co.
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Pcs, Szchenyi square [CS-33]
Our firm submitted the winning design for Pcss city centre, which was the basis for the redesign of Szchenyi square and its area
Community Spaces
in November of 2008. The entire process happened at a rapid pace less than 5 months with three planning phrases (outline
plan, permit plan and tender plan) as well as the generation of all related plans. The construction level and the selection of con-
tractors for implementation were done by the local company pitsz Kr. The construction work started in July of 2009 and the
entire projects completion happened in the spring of 2010. The city has long anticipated the renewal of its center. The condition
that preceded the current one was the result of the 1930s and had deteriorated considerably in the last few years. Our plans
aim was to use the 1930s design of Nndor Krmendy to create a likeable, contemporary city center and a representative row of
spaces that would create an organizational north-south axis through the city. The greatest professional challenge to renovating an
established space and finding the appropriate tools for the connecting points to the majority of the community. A public space is
the most accurate mirror for the entire societys visual culture, architecture and environment. For a planner art and public taste
become palpable. If we want to have a democratic approach to a public spaces design in this case the reconstruction of Main
Square it is necessary to have a deep understanding of the fabric of the society. We seek to fill up the users with positive energy.
It was our aim for the plan to add new values to the space and cause people to respond positively to the existing values as well
while protecting and emphasizing them. The city square should be acceptable to society both on a sensual and a rational level and
suggest a future of optimism and celebration. We also wanted it to be a representative for celebrations, a Mediterranean market
or a quiet urban square. The entire area is characterized by natural stone pavings and surfaces. The road and the squares other
spaces are covered with identical, warm-toned granite pavings, which are also designed with anti-slipping measures. Szchenyi tr
and its area have also received new design elements including contemporary water features.
Title of work: Pcs, city center renovation

Planning year: 2008-2009
General planner: S73
Designer: S73
S73
Plan type: Outline, permits plan, tender plan
Size of area: 23 160 square meters Brtfai street 8/b. Budapest, H-1119
Contractor: Bayer center Renaissance consortium +36 30 620 4573 www.s73.hu
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Pcs, Tettye [CS-34]
Our office won a first prize in this design competition, which took place in 2007. Its primary
Community Spaces
goal was to serve the demands of residents and visitors for their environment. Our competition
work considered the existing regulation plan as a starting point for offering a contemporary
open space system for Pcss urban development. We signed a contract in 2008 to continue
working with the city of Pcs. The planning took place in two phases. The professional reason
for this was to let the implementation work begin sooner. The initial concept plan and later our
permission plans were to ensure the legal framework for the planned facilities as well as ensure
that the appropriate legal, financial and technical aspects were satisfactory. Based on the per-
mission plans the city was able to acquire European Union resources to fund the project. The
construction plans were prepared after we had won the tender and received the contract. The
first phase of the development was the reconstruction of Tettye park. Completely new pavings
as well as a renovated playground and sportfield, and also as well as a Winehouse for special
events and new water architecture were all part of it. In the course of the phase II projects
included the Szathmary palace ruins in the heart of the park as well as the cloister ruins in Agos-
ton square, the traffic calming measures on Vince street and the Tettye brook granite channel.
Going from the south from Tettye park we named a small area Tettye square, and it became
a part of the neighborhoods identity, especially with the Tettye brook being brought to the
surface nearby. The south side of the square, all the way to Vince street, has its height differ-
ence bridged by a small pedestrian ramp. Havihegyi streets reconstruction is also under way.
By restricting automobile traffic we have created the possibility for a pedestrian street. The
promenades task if for a visual panorama promenade to become part of peoples mental map.
Title of work: Pcs, Tettye neighborhood renovation

Planning: 2008-2009
Designers: S73, Mrton Dvnyi, Antal Gergely, 444M
S73
Plan type: Concept, permission plans, tender plans, construction plans
Brtfai street 8/b. Budapest, H-1119 Size of area: 11 hectares
+36 30 620 4573 www.s73.hu Contractor: Sztrda 92 (phase 1) I-Axis (phase II)
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Hospital Garden on Kis-Svb Hill [CS-35]
The area is on the northeastern slopes of Kis-Svb Hill at the National Oncology Institutes No. 3
Community Spaces
building. Most of the hospitals buildings have been renovated or updated and part of this was
the demolition of building 3 and its replacement with a new, contemporary central building. In the
course of planning the planned buildings entrance level was taken as the base for the site modifica-
tions and the shaping of the environment. Our aim was to create a simple and logical garden for
around the new hospital. In order to ensure the barrier-free entrance we created a ramp system at
the main entrance. The entrance for disabled people comes from the rear service entrance with a
minimally-sloped pavement. There is also a leisure garden at the main entrance with raised beds,
retaining walls and a pool. At this level theres also the possibility to plant trees in the raised beds.
For this prupose we have planned tall, thin maple trees (Acer platanoides columnare). For the
central area of the leisure garden we planned a concrete-structured pool with stone facing. The
building also has a roof garden. From the resting area there is a staircase flanked with planting
beds leading us down to Building 1 to the existing ground level. The ramps and planting beds are of
reinforced concrete. The significant height differences in the site have necessitated building several
retaining walls. The retaining walls are covered with 3 centimeter thick travertine facings. The plan
was prepared at the construction level and the tendering and acquisition process is still ongoing.
Title of work: Budapest, National oncology institute, Building 3 landscaping

Planning/realization: 2009/ongoing
General planner: Medmix Center
S-TR Ltd.
Designers: Tams Sndor, Eszter Lnrt
Architects: Istvn Bak, Bla Pecsenye lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091
Size of area: .5 hectare +36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu
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rkert community spaces [CS-36]
The government of Nyregyhza considers the greening and rehabilitation of the rkert housing estate to be im-
Community Spaces
portant and therefore engaged in several projects there in the course of 2009, for which our firm prepared the
permission plans. The two most important target areas were lloms square and the area along r creek with its
housing estate park and walking path. In the area near the train station we sought to create a park that would
provide an elegant reception area for those arriving in the city as well as a livable environment for the residents
and a space for events. Making the area more transparent in the interest of improving public safety and closing
it off from traffic to ensure a more quiet environment were both important aspects. In order to provide a large
water surface at the reception area we proposed attractive water architecture. The other main area was Dam-
janich street and the housing estates park. In this case we sought to create an environment attractive to visitors
and residents that would stimulate the neighborhoods development and make the housing estate livable again.
Our concepts two important elements are strengthening pedestrian connections between the two shores of the
creek and also providing opportunities for leisure. It was important to connect, visually and physically, the walking
street and the park. The planned promenade on Damjanich street crosses r creek as well, providing free access
for pedestrians and for cyclists. The promenade and the housing estates park constitute an organic whole, a com-
mon spatial element, connected with a metal pergola system that includes the existing pavilions. We also planned
a reception area at the end of the promenade with a patisserie, next to which a larger events space and water
architecture would be proposed.
Title of work: Nyregyhza-rkert Housing Estate Rehabilitation

Planning/realization: 2009/ongoing
General planner: Via Futura
Firm name: S-tr Ltd.
Planners: Tams Sndor, Gyrgyi Pusks, Nra Kposi
S-TR Ltd.
Architects: Plane and Planum, Attila Kulcsr DLA
lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091 Road planning: Via Futura, Andrs Breuer, Zoltn Folly-Ritvay
+36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu Size of area: 5.5 hectares
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Klcsey Centre, Debrecen [CS-37]
In the area between the Klcsey Centre and the Dri Museum, above the under-
Community Spaces
ground garage, an elegant urban space has been built that organically connects
the architecture fabric of the area. The main area is suitable for accommodating
increasing pedestrian through traffic as well as serving as a meeting and gather-
ing place but it is also appropriate for resting and relaxing. The Klcsey Centre
complex is approached by foot through the Bianco Sardo granite paved decora-
tive square. The spatial systems main element is the 65 square meter reflecting
pool along the museums axis. There is also a row of water features along the
long axis of the pool in the axis of the museum. Above the pool there is a three
meter wide wood covered bridge in the direction of the Klcsey Centre build-
ings axis. There is a significant amount of resting benches as well and planting
beds above the underground garage planted with small trees. The conference
centres roof has low, drought-tolerant plants on it, primarily varieties of Se-
dum and ornamental grass. Near the building from Hunyadi street there was
once the Klcsey Memorial House for which, as a to-be-created memorial we
created an interdependent space in the middle of the promenade. The space,
paved with 40x40x3.8 centimetre conglomerate paving stones, also includes
flowerbeds and drinking fountains.
Title of work: Klcsey Cultural Centre, Debrecen

Firm: S-tr Ltd.
Designers: Tams Sndor, Gyrgyi Kovas, Enik Kaps
S-TR Ltd.
Architect: Andrs Kovts
Contractor: Kevip lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091
Size: 1.5 hectares +36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu
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MODEM inner garden keep on the grass! [CS-38]
Within the complex of the Klcsey Centre in Debre-
Community Spaces
cen is the MODEM Modern and Contemporary Arts
Centre, the inner garden of which serves multiple
function for the museum both in its daily life and
seasonal events. The inner space is defined by its
lengthwise axis and the linear system connected
to it, which also include a stage and a caf terrace.
The territories of various spaces open onto leisure
promenades on the lengthwise sides. The stage and
the viewing area divide the central lawn area from
the larger lawn areas and the caf terrace. The flat-
ness of the site is dissolved by the stage covered
with tropical wood flooring -- and the places for
sculpture, which are oriented at various heights.
Solid paving can be found on the viewing area, the
caf terrace and the circulation areas connecting
them in the form of 50x25x8 centimeter gray Sem-
melrock Umbriano paving stones. Bulgarian lime-
stone pieces measuring 100x15x8 centimeters run
into the lawn areas, also running along the side of
the stage and the raised turf benches. A drainage
channel runs the length of the site. The lighting in-
cludes a strip of illumination running the length of
the site. The built-in planters feature ornamental
grasses, including Pennisetum. The gardens most
emphatic element is the large lawn surface. The
furnishings were chosen by the museum and suit
the gardens forms and atmosphere. The electri-
cal needs of the stage and caf terrace are met by
hidden facilities built into the retaining walls. Shad-
ing of the open areas is solved with triangular sails
above the caf and stage areas.
Title of work: MODEM inner garden, Debrecen

S-TR Ltd.
Designers: Tams Sndor, Flra Pottyondy
lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091 Contractor: S-tr Ltd.
+36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu Size of area: 500 square meters
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Kirlymajor housing estate, Csepel [CS-39]
The area enclosed by the tall buildings of the
Community Spaces
Kirlymajor housing estate has been renovat-
ed in accordance with the residents desires,
with individual functions divided by hedges
and railings. The central element of the plan
is a fenced-in playground that was designed to
be enclosed but at the same time feel like an
organic part of the park. The playground is di-
vided into four age groups (0-3, 3-6, 6-12 and
12 and over). On the north side is the area de-
signed for the 0-3 year-old set, the middle area
for those between 3 and 6 and 6-12, and the
southern side for the largest age group. The
playground can be entered through four dif-
ferent gates. Its northern and central area also
include paved resting areas. The benches were
placed in such a way that the parents would
be able to keep a close eye on their children.
Under the playground equipment is rubber-
ized paving as well as mulch. The sandboxes
are defined by solid acacia beams.
Title of work: Budapest-Csepel, Kirlymajor housing estate

General planner: S-tr
S-TR Ltd.
Firm name: S-tr
Designers: Tnde Jager, Enik Kaps, Nomi Kosztolnyi, Gyrgyi Kovcs, Tams Sndor and Katalin jvrosi lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091
Contractor: Garden Kft +36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu
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Kaba Main Square [CS-40]
Our aim for the redesign of the main square of
Community Spaces
Kaba, that is, Szabadsg square and its immedi-
ate environment, was to create a central space
that would form an axis along the City Hall and
the main church that would connect with sur-
rounding streets and offer a space suitable for
city events and recreation. In the course of elabo-
rating the plan we created a paving system that
forms an interconnecting space at the unique
intersection of Rkczi, Batthynyi and Kossuth
streets and also brings out the elegant, imposing
building of City Hall. The realization was only pos-
sible in phases the first of which was finished in
2009 and encompasses the area in front of city
hall and phase II was expected for 2010). One of
the emphatic elements of the space is the cre-
ation of the churchs axis and its perpendicular
promenade that calls attention to the nearby
stands of old, established trees. The other spatial
organizer is Kossuth utca, which leads as an axis
to City Hall, for which we created an expansive
paving pattern. The basic spatial
system created by these two axes
is punctuated with a round fountain
at its center. At the time that we
worked out the concept we made
sure to provide access to the historic
elements of the square as well and
we also sought to give them wor-
thy surroundings. From the newly-
planned areas its also easy to reach
the nearby culture house, too.
Title of work: Main Square, Kaba, phase I and II

Planning/realization: 2002-2010/2009-2010
General planner: S-tr Ltd.
S-TR Ltd.
Designers: Tams Sndor, Gyrgyi Pusks, Pl Hegeds
lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091 Associates: Gbor Sndor, Zoltn Balogh, Lszl Trcsai
+36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu Construction: Via Plaza
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Community planning in public spaces [CS-41]
Studio Metropolitana considers it its mission to use a broad range of international Thematic streets:
Community Spaces
experiences to create a new school, that is, to promote community or participatory Why is it that some streets are full of trendy stores and restaurants, and others are
planning practices and establish them in Hungary. It is our conviction that the knowl- dead, full of nothing but parked cars? The streets and urban spaces are determined
edge of the local community is essential to the renewal of public spaces. As a result by socioeconomic factors and can be reborn with the help of key players such as
of this better public spaces come into existence, our cities become more livable and business owners and institutions. We try to call on them to sit down together at
the public spaces become the living rooms of our cities. one table and introduce them to the various tools and methods for revitalizing their
neighborhoods.
Community-based programs: We hope that from theory there will be practice. Our websites: www.koz-ter.hu
Our programs take the initiative in conjunction with the affected communities and www.varos-ter.hu
stakeholders. The main aim of this is for planning principles and strategic goals to
be designed based on local spatial use habits and assessed needs. We place special Some of our projects:
emphasis on local residents and stakeholders expectations what they are missing, Street festival on Rkczi t with local store owners and institutions
what they want and what they would choose to change. Future City Game What should our city be like? Interactive common brain-
storming with local communities
Space management: British Council/Studio Metropolitana joint project, Our little city, a television
Scientific spatial use assessments and community surveys contribute to the creation series filmed in 16 different cities.
of a development strategy. The concrete realization is just a part of the successful Membership in TOCEMAs Brussel-based office as the Hungarian Urban Space
community space development. Parallel with this process the space management Management Group, International opening conference
structure is created and in the course of community planning is based on active lo- 3D Thematic Map on Kirly street of stores and cultural assets
cal groups. Space management serves longterm maintenance and local identity and Various public space programs summarized in the 7ed7 space festival, dance-
plays a key role in forming the future of the space. house in the Fvm square underpass.
Title of work: Public Space Program

Community planning with local stakeholders
Methodology and examples
Studio Metropolitana Urban Development Workshop
Staff: Anna Demeter, Rka Egyd, Timea Tth, Csilla Baumann
Firm: Studio Metropolitana Ltd. Vroshz u. 9-11. Budapest, H-1052
Planning/realization: 2008-2010 www.studmet.hu
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Fertd In the wake of baroque landscape [CS-42]
The northern garden of the historic structures of Fertd were long neglected in the course
Community Spaces
of architectural and garden history research on the site. The main objective of the study
plan was to promote the examination of restoration of Fertd. The linear infrastructures
historically-suitable development (the removal of a public road right at the castles front
door, the creation of a cycling path) as well as the historically-authentic restoration of al-
leys of trees were the spine of the program. The major projects touristic concept calls for
the northern main axis to become once again the main approach to the palace. Arrival
would be on the main promenade of the northern garden, the English garden or the privy
gardens. The plans for the decorative courtyard garden were prepared based on Prof. Imre
Ormoss concept. The construction plan was created with proposals for improvement of
the conditions of the buildings. Restoration of the ornamental fountain (demolition, recon-
struction, carving of a replacement of an original statue, hydraulic works and decorative
lighting) were completed in 2008 according to Tr-Teams plans. The plans for the recon-
structions of the privy gardens were preceded by archaeological research in the garden.
Hungarian and foreign experts were largely of the opinion that the site should be restored
to its symmetric baroque state. Up to the point of the privy gardens restoration it can be
reconsidered whether the growing monument principle can be used as a basis for the
reconstruction (asymmetric baroque and neo-baroque garden areas). The research also
needs to be completed. The neobaroque rose garden will be renewed.
Title of work: Fertd, Esterhazy castle, northern garden and princes gardens
(project, studies, permission and construction plans)
Client: National Monuments Authority
Planning work started: 2004
General planning: Tr-Team
Designers, associates: Gbor Szab, Katalin Czermann, Erzsbet Schmutz,
Tr-Team Ltd.
Gergely Vgs, Szilvia Tnczos, Rita Varga, Endre Tornai
Pva street 6. Budapest, H-1094 Historic garden documentation and consulting: Gbor Alfldy, Dr. Kristf Fatsar
+36 1 299 0825 www.ter-team.hu Expected completion: 2011 and 2012
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Nyregyhza City Center [CS-43]
The citys centre has been renovated where there was once a four-lane two-way
Community Spaces
road (Dzsa Gyrgy street) The construction of the Korz shopping centre on
what was once vacant lots was achieved by the local municipality with the de-
veloper bearing the cost. The change in use of Dzsa Gyrgy street with the
construction of a bypass ring road was realized by the city itself. The entire
public works system was also modified as a result of the project. In the course of
the reconstruction many new restaurants, community facilities and other busi-
nesses began to emerge. The image of the pedestrian street as well as its forms
and materials, are overwhelmingly contemporary. The designers considered the
lighting features to be the greatest triumph of the project. In the spatial system
there are five different sizes of pool and water features. The landscaping of the
area around the church was initiated by Tr-Team, and the plan was then pre-
sented pro bono to the catholic authorities. The restoration of a spatial system
first developed a hundred years ago turned out to be the best solution, because
it meant that the city hall and church were once again connected by an axis.
This historic restoration is in harmony with a plan prepared by an architecture
professor in 1908.
Title of work: Nyregyhza, Dzsa Gyrgy pedestrian street and landscaping of Kossuth square
(study, permission and construction plans)
Start of planning: 2006
General planner: Tr-team Ltd.
Designers, associates: Gbor Szab, Katalin Czermann, Erzsbet Schmutz, Edina Csak
Ornamental fountain: Ferenc Bn
Tr-Team Ltd.
Construction: 2007-2008
Construction costs: 34 700 square meters, 650 million forints, Pva street 6. Budapest, H-1094
18 700 forints/square meter including public works +36 1 299 0825 www.ter-team.hu
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Balatonfred, waterfront rehabilitation [CS-44]
In the course of the citys rehabilitation, Balatonfred managed to rid itself of
Community Spaces
all inappropriate structures. This meant it was possible to create the continua-
tion of the Tagore promenade. This became the Zkonyi promenade, complete
with new yacht club buildings and mixed traffic, but with a predominately
promenade atmosphere. The open air stage on Vitorls square now includes a
small viewing area and blocks for sitting. In Szchenyi park the signages on the
memorial trees have been suitable unified and the trees thinned out some-
what, creating a clearer view to the lake. As a basis of our plan we sought to
focus attention to the natural landscapes attributes. It is here that the declivi-
ties of the Bakony hills run into the Balaton, underground springs reach the
surface, and the Tihany peninsula is revealed to us. The patterns of the waves
and the landscape become the focal point, as the lake itself laps the edge of
the hardscaping with its waves. We also planned a new dock to focus attention
to the beautiful Tihany panorama. The indivdual benches make reference to
the waves as well as to the natural geological forms of rocks in the lake. The
stage itself is made from two blocks. The built-in planting beds feature reeds.
Title of work: Balatonfred, Zkonyi promenade, Vitorls square and Szchenyi park renovation
Planning/renovation: 2004-8/2006-9
TILIA BT.
General planner: Tilia Unlimited Co.
Lead planner: Krisztina Wallner
Associates: Katalin Lukcs, Krisztina Neruda
Specialist planners: Ferenc Balogh, Edit Szab, Zsuzsa Fischer, Jnos Spi,
Tilia Unlimited Co.
Mikls Somogyi, Gbor Szab, Endre Rud, Technoconsult
Pusztadombi street 5/d. Budapest, H-1038 Construction: Strabag, Kutas, Vemvszer
+36 30 203 8628 tilia@euroweb.hu Planning area: ca. 5.6 hectares
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Sopron, Dek square [CS-45]
Dek square in the town of Sopron is the longest square in Central Europe, at 750 meters. It was
Community Spaces
created by covering the Rk creek. It was restored, using European Union funds, in 2007. We cre-
ated traffic-calmed street along it as well as cycling paths, and two sunken community structures:
a multifunctional square with a caf, and a tourism office. The square received a unified image,
the main element of which is water, since underneath it flows the Rk creek. The water appears
as a moving and reflecting surface, and in imitation as well. We created, among the beautiful old
trees, a playground with solid wood equipment and a gravel surface that references the creek.
We placed plantings of local species behind glass tablets, as if they were in a display window, and
we engraved their names onto the glass. The glass walls reflect the environment and reinforce
the natural effect and also help protect the benches against the wind. We adjusted the amount
of shade over the square by pruning the existing trees and made the square a bit more transpar-
ent. We retained the existing statues and valuable trees, and planned more trees and shrubs to
enhance the greenness of the area, which is even more raised by water surfaces. Natural stone
and gravel, as well as naturally-colored, elegant pavings were installed, along with large lawn
surfaces. Using all these tools we were able to create a community space of unified image, and
it works wery well.
TILIA BT.
Title of work: Sopron, Renovation of Dek square
Planning/realization: 2004-6, 2007-8
General planner: B. Futura Ltd.
Lead planner: Krisztina Wallner
Tilia Unlimited Co.
Specialists: Csand Buzg, Lszl Freiler, Jzsef Pspki, Technoconsult
Construction: FESZ, Strabag, Prenor Pusztadombi street 5/d. Budapest, H-1038
Planning area: 2 hectares +36 30 203 8628 tilia@euroweb.hu
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Marina Shore Public park and residential area along the Danube [CS-46]
The onetime FOKA bay area of Budapests District XIII is one of the most valuable
Community Spaces
parts of the citys shoreline. In accordance with the regulation plan the investor, Au-
toker Holding, created a 600 meter long, 25-40 meter wide, 3 hectare park. The park
is partly a promenade, cycling and jogging path, as well as a playground with resting
areas and a view across to buda Island. It also offers direct access to the water in
some areas. The complex, from the outside, also includes the buildings with their
courtyard gardens. The as-yet-unrealized part of the project includes the swimming
complex, sportsfields and the landscaping of the small peninsula. In the area already
realized there are wood-paved areas suitable for sunbathing, playgrounds and light-
ing and furnishing. There will also be about 300 ornamental trees, 6000 shrubs and
groundcovering plants. For the time being the construction of the Main Square with
its pergolas and ornamental fountains, has been shelved, as has the yacht harbor,
both victims of the poor economy. The regulation plan for the project was prepared
by Borbala Pterfia, while the landscaping concept was the work of Margit Dkny.
The shore protection plans as well as the preliminary plans were produced by Tr
Team, with architecture by Citinvest Ltd.
Title of work: Marina Part

Planning/construction: 2004-2007, 2006-2008
General planner: Vrkert Ltd.
Vrkert Ltd.
Planners: Zoltn Nemes, Vera Kiszely-Kovcs
Fadrusz street 5. Budapest, H-1114 Construction: Fito System, Deep Forest
+36 1 365 6194 www.varkert-terv.hu Size: 3 hectares
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Wekerle, where time guards history [CS-47]
The plan includes the alleys surrounding the square and the entire square
Community Spaces
itself. The client was District XIX municipality, which prescribed retaining
the northern sides playground as well as the spatial system coming from a
2007 renewal. New elements included a central leisure area with decorative
fountain, a street furniture design based on Kroly Kss work, a music pa-
vilion, public toilets, expansion of an existing sledding hill, cast iron cande-
labras along the sidewalk in front of the dividing walls, Haidecker fence, the
restoration of the Kroly Ks statue and its illumination, a chess area, a gar-
den of fragrances, sportfields, and a new playground for children over 12.
An automatic irrigation system was also designed along with a new hydro-
logical system for the fountains. New plantings and lawns were created af-
ter significant pruning of existing trees. Many times a year the square hosts
community events which involve automobile traffic entering the square, so
the paths leading into the square from each of the four directions received
quartzite paving. The pavement next to the dividing wall is also quartzite.
The squares symbolism is predicated on elements used by Kroly Ks, as
well as the four directions. The water features were inspired by Kroly Kss
Attilas People graphic work, dating from 1909.
Title of work: Budapest District XIX, Kroly Ks square reconstruction

Planning: 2009-2010
Lead planner: Margit Dkny
Firm: Vr-Kert Ltd.
Designers: Margit Dkny, Emese Bognr, Anna Eplnyi, Lajos Pl, Zoltn Hambek,
Vrkert Ltd.
Adrien Halsz, Ervin Pelle, Lszl Skublics, Gergely Drobni, Lszl Pterffy
Contractor: Pannon Park Forest Ltd. Fadrusz street 5. Budapest, H-1114
Size: 3 hectares +36 1 365 6194 www.varkert-terv.hu
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Szomory Dezs square [CS-48]
The square is part of inner Pests pedestrian zone.
Community Spaces
Its decorative hardscaping was done together with
the pavements of the surrounding streets. The Dan-
aides Fountain was also restored at the same time.
The historically significant area required a simple
concept, for example, small cobblestones. This how-
ever contradicts the comforts of pedestrians. There-
fore we used porphyry stones, a long established
hardscaping solution in European public spaces.
The walkways going along the spatial walls area
covered with stone pavers, and in the curving areas
in the middle of the square there are small cobble-
stones. The red-brown pavings are paved with gray
granite pavings between the two different types of
porphyry stone. A double granite paving row calls
attention to the fountain. The granite again appears
in the street edgings as well. Drainage of runoff
goes to the center of the square, which is sunken,
and the pattern of the paving harmonizes with the
drainage pattern. The curves formed by the small
paving stones help drain the water into the drains.
The spatial planning is suitable to the inner-city his-
toric atmosphere. The counterpoint to the fountain,
the green island, was planned as a meeting point
at Fehr Haj street. This plan was cancelled due to
an outdoor seating terrace, therefore yew columns
in pyrogranite pots are lined up in the inner part of
the square. The row of trees leading to Brczy Ist-
vn street is designed to harmonize with the historic
building there; the acacia trees round forms are in
proportion with the site. The choice of tree species
can be attributed to the first Pest plantings.
Title of work: District V., Szomory Dezs square

Lead planner: Pter Molnr, Mobilterv 2000 Ltd.
Vrkert Ltd.
Firm name: Vr-kert Ltd.
Fadrusz street 5. Budapest, H-1114 Construction: Renaissance Co.
+36 1 365 6194 www.varkert-terv.hu Client: Budapest District V, Belvros-Liptvros municipality, Emil Ghyczy chief architect
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Budars, housing estate recreation park [CS-49]
We won this contract, for the Patk street housing estate, in the course of a by-invitation
Community Spaces
competition. The client gave us the planning concept: there should be water surfaces, a large
paved area for events, a place for playing chess, a resting area and parking places. There was
no demand for recreational facilities or playground.
Park creation
We planned a festive, paved public space fo the centre of the park. The space is broken up
with multiple staircases and ramps, ensuring barrier-free circulation. The central spaces
southern area includes a pergola under which are chess tables. This area is separated from
the others by ramps, stairs and planting beds. Towards the north a quartzite stone planting
bed has been constructed. Herein the middle of the terraces we planted trees with spherical
crowns. There is an Italian staircase on both sides of the planting bed, also of stone. On the
eastern side there is a lawn area as well as a triangular wooden stage for sunbathing, seat-
ing or performances. From the square going north it is possible to continue along the stairs,
along a cascading water feature. There is a bubbling fountain in the upper pool made of stone
pieces laid upon each other. A circular leisure garden was constructed on the northwestern
side, with a planting bed in the middle. The leisure area and the stairs leading to Lvai street
are connected with flagstones.
Title of work: Budars Patk street housing estate, recreational park

General planner: Vr-kert Ltd.
Designers: Margit Dkny, Gabriella Nagy, Marta Zelenka,
Vrkert Ltd.
Sarolta Fodor, Mikls Wettstein, Ervin Pelle, Pter Karlcai
Contractor: Debmut Co. Fadrusz street 5. Budapest, H-1114
Size: 1 hectare +36 1 365 6194 www.varkert-terv.hu
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Vc a Practicum City [SL-01]
Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty of Landscape Architecture has been coop- and other projects. The cooperation is realised through direct contact between the
erating with the government of Vc for 14 years. Landscape architecture students in students and the local municipality. The students plans are evaluated by the citys
their second year and spring semester have to do a one-week practical programme. chief architect and environmental protection officer, and the analytical studies are
The planning task changes each year depending on local demand. In the course of presented in a poster display to the council and the citizens. The direct contact makes
the year students increasingly research and evaluate the local communitys attri- it possible for students to get a glimpse of city management and also gain an under-
butes, conflicts and possibilities. In the course of the one-week programme the stu- standing of presenting and getting evaluations of their work. The importance of the
dents create their own plans for ecotourism spots, nature protection, tourism, trails program is underlined by the fact that the city continues to vote every year to fund it.
Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty of Landscape Architecture

Responsible lecturer: Zsuzsanna Illys
Dept. of Landscape Protection and Reclamation Associated instructors: Ildik Rka Nagy Bthory, Mnika Csszi,
Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6383 tajvedelem.uni-corvinus.hu Attila Gergely, Rbert Kabai, Gbor Kiss
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The landmarks of Md in Tokaj Wine Region [SL-02]
An individual landmark is a natural value, formation or manmade feature that has natural, his-
toric, cultural-historic, scientific or aesthetic significance. The regulation governing landmarks
divides them into two large groups, natural and cultural-historical. In the life of the settlement
the vineyards and winemaking have always had great significance. This is proved by the archaeo-
logical remains that show that even before the Tatar invasions there was wine cultivation in the
area. Grape cultivation reached its highpoint in the eighteenth century. The regions famous wine
was transported in caravans to Poland and Russia. In 1851 there were 1,145 holds of vineyards on
the records. Of this 80 percent were destroyed in the phylloxera epidemic of 1880-90. The most
distinctive marks of winemaking in the area are the wine cellars. In the local folk language they
were called spirit holes, carved from local stone and, sadly, now disappearing. There are also
historically-significant structures used for housing winemaking tools and equipment. Local stone
was used to build the retaining walls and bastions.
Title of work: The landmarks of Md in Tokaj Wine Region

Research year: 2009
Lead researcher: Dr. Pter Csima
Firm: Corvinus University of Budapest, Department of Landscape Protection and Rehabilitation
Designers: Attila Gergely, va Trk Padr, Andrea Trcsai
Students: Sra Bognr, Tunde Jo, Lszl Nadsy, Valria Serly, Adrienn Veisz, Julia Vrtesi Dept. of Landscape Protection and Reclamation
Type of research: Individual landmark assessment Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6383 tajvedelem.uni-corvinus.hu
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Gaining greener ground [SL-03]
Terzvros is one of the densest populated areas of Budapest. Problems with park- able space and the area available for development are the key to development. The
ing, the burden on the environment, the poor condition of public spaces and the conceptional elements were assembled based on program groups. Each program,
basic lack of green spaces are nearly intolerable. The aim of the work was to de- in the spirit of a competition, was prepared on a program page, which each also
termine the realistic possibilities for development. The target audience are the lo- contained the suggested costs. The winning public space in residential streets pro-
cal residents. The methodology of the approach is new because it uses a holistic gram was the most emphatic element of the concept. The space-winning degree is
approach starting from the concept of space, that is, it assesses spatial use. This shown on a process graphic. The work includes schematics based on the width of
was the approach on which the local regulations, green spaces, transportation and the streets. These public space transformation processes are shown, thus demon-
other above and underground spatial use were based. The examinations were sup- strating how existing sources can be used for green space development and public
plemented with telephone surveys. The basis of the concept was that public space space renovation, either at once or in phases.
and green space developments are not the same priority for the district. The avail-
Title of work: Terzvros green space and public space concept

Year of planning: 2009
General planner: Herbeus Landscape Architecture Studio
Herbeus Landscape Architecture Studio
Designers: Dr. Katalin Nagy, Katalin Papp, Pter Gbor, Andrs Kovcs, Mikls Wettstein
Bcskai street 55. Budapest, H-1145 Type: Study
+36 20 316 3693 Affected area: 2.4 square km
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Soml, Gods forgotten hat [SL-04]
A vineyard hill is the highest expression of the harmony between man and nature. preparation with the same planners made it possible to create a unified concept
This landmark of the Carpathian Basin is rapidly deteriorating. Except for the re- for Soml Hill. The Soml wines exceptional quality and the outstanding natural
freshing exception of Soml Hill, where in the last few decades they have cleared and aesthetic value of the area, as well as the historic landuse and the unique ar-
the forests and restored the retaining walls and begun once again planting grapes. chitectural assets radiate a historical atmosphere and character. The overarching
The Soml Hill is one of the finest vineyard hills in Hungary, an exceptionally valu- goal of this planning is to help promote grape cultivation and protect the existing
able landscape worthy of the title of a historic landmark. Krnyezetterv Ltd. signed landmarks, harmony, atmosphere and character. In the course of the work we found
a contract with 15 settlements in the area of Soml Hill for creating a landuse plan, that our expectations were even surpassed: the result was not just a plan for the
and this made it possible to elaborate a development concept for the Soml Hill area itself but an exemplary project for micro regional planning.
environs. The communal planning process and the simultaneous settlement plan
Title of work: Landuse Plan for the Soml area

Year of planning: 2007-2010 KRNYEZETTERV KFT.
General planner: Krnyezetterv Ltd.
Krnyezetterv Ltd.
Planners: Dr. Jzsef Laposa, Mrton Kthelyi, Tnde Ferik
Type of plan: Landuse plan Jzsef Attila street 53. Budapest, H-1029
Size of area: 8 000 hectares, of which Soml hill is 560 +36 1 376 9041
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Landscape protection and settlement planning [SL-05]
Karmacs is in the north part of the Keszthelyi area, near Zalaszent-
grt, 10 kilometers from Keszthely and 8 from Hviz, with 800
residents. The village is rich in natural values and its structural
and environmental attributes are excellent for tourism and for
residents as well. Planning for this area is regulated by laws dat-
ing from 2000, calling for strict regulations governing residential
areas, economic life, and tourism. The landscape planning and
assets protection examinations and proposals were influenced
strongly by the good quality of the settlement area, the desire to
protect natural attributes, and the establishment of a foundation
for a planning approach. The Balaton Law provides a frame-
work for the affected communities development, planning and
building possibilities with special attention to protecting the land-
scape and nature.
Title of work: Karmacs City Regulation Plan

General planner: Gabriella Cseri
Firm name: Tr-T-Rend Ltd., Topoland Unlimited Co.
TOPOLAND Ltd.
Designer: Katalin Pocsok Tthn
Patk street 1. Budars, H-2040 Type of plan: Landscape planning/protection
+36 70 367 5331 Size of area: 1422.5 hectares
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Protecting and creating value out of green spaces [SL-06]
The community is rich in natural values, excellent for touristic purposes. The me-
dicinal baths under development are becoming a new attraction for tourism. A golf
club and golf course replace abandoned agricultural lands. The protected forest and
meadow are enchanting. Within the area of the planned golf course there are sev-
eral important natural areas (meadows, woods) that merit special protection and
attention. A golf course, as a significant green space, can contribute to a commu-
nitys green space assets if it is designed with the proper approach to protecting the
natural landscape.
Title of work: Egerszalk Settlement Regulation Plan Modification

Lead planner: Gyrgyi Visnyei, Kroly Fohl
TOPOLAND Ltd.
Firm name: Egri ptsziroda, Topoland Unlimited Co.
Planner: Katalin Pocsok Tthn Patk street 1. Budars, H-2040
Type of plan: proposal for planning and protection +36 70 367 5331
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For the harmony of city and environment [SL-07]
The quality of a settlement, and within it of its
residential areas, is determined largely in parks
not only by the public green areas but also their
network. They are of special significance in trans-
forming the microclimate of built-up areas as well
as satisfying the recreational needs of the resi-
dents and enriching the ecological system of the
woodlands and the linear natural elements such as
water corridors, green lanes along transportation
lines and green corridors. The city of Vc is com-
mitted to improving the environmental quality of
its area and protecting its natural values as well as
creating new ones. The city has a longterm silvan
development program built into its landuse plan,
and using its unique tools serves the goal of in-
creasing the citys green spaces, too.
Title of work: City of Vac, Examination of structural plan

Year: 2009-2010
Lead planner: Beta Kertsz
Firm: Urbanitas Ltd.
Urbanitas Ltd.
Designers: Katalin Pocsok Tthn, Andrea Kiss-Polk
Sztoczek street 19. Budapest H-1118 Type of plan: Landscape plan/protection proposal
+36 1 466 4220 www.urbanitas.hu Size of area: entire administrative area
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Green surface system, Szkesfehrvr [SL-08]
The State Accounting Office in September 2009 issued
a report regarding audits of the green surface of settle-
ments. At the time the report was issued, a review of the
relevant regulations showed that the concept of green
space had widely varying definitions in each of the docu-
ments, which made it extremely difficult to create a uni-
fied approach to determine the strategic and executive
tasks. It is difficult to name and quantify the tasks and
check their aims, or realize the tasks, if the terms un-
der use are practically in different languages. In Szkes-
fehrvr we are currently creating a
complex green space examination
and evaluation for the landscape/set-
tlement area that will help to create a
common language of these concepts
for development, planning and prop-
erty records, as well as in common
everyday speech.
munka cme: Szkesfehrvr MJV Krnyezeti vizsglat

tervezs ve: 2009-2010
generl tervez: Tthn Pocsok Katalin
cgnv: Urbanits Kft.
Urbanitas Ltd.
szerzk: Tthn Pocsok Katalin, Kiss-Polk Andrea
tervtpus: Tjrendezs-rtkvdelem; vrosi zldfelleti rendszer javaslata Sztoczek street 19. Budapest H-1118
terletnagysg: teljes kzigazgatsi terlet +36 1 466 4220 www.urbanitas.hu
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AngelGREEN a green network strategy [SL-09]
AngelGREEN is the green network development and management strategy of Buda- quality and number of these elements. Another basic aim is to improve the commu-
pests 13th district, also called Angyalfld (Angelland). The aim of the strategy was nication of the district council with the public. The strategy seeks to help residents
to help the company responsible for management of public recreational spaces to get involved in decisionmaking and creating their green spaces. The 13th district is
shape a management concept for the existing green and pedestrian public spaces. the first in Budapest (and to our knowledge, in the country) that adapted a Green
The strategy was accepted by the local council in 2008 and its content has been built Network Strategy. The vision described by the strategy can be reached through the
into the districts Integrated Urban Development Strategy. The strategys primary programs presented in the document.
goal is to inegrate the districts public and semi-public spaces into a well-connect-
ed, well-maintained and sustainable network. The network contains the linear and
patch type elements of the districts recreational spaces. The goal is to increase the
Title of work: XIII District Municipality Green Space Strategy and Green Network Development Program Plan
Year: 2008-2010
Client: XIII District Environmental Management Nonprofit Ltd.
Firm name: Greentree Studio
Greentree Studio
Planners: Pter Gbor, Mihly Helembai, Eszter Fehervri, Anik Hegeds, Imre Szives
Hegeds Gy. 50. Budapest, H-1133 Plan type: green network strategy
+36 1 339 4404 www.greentree.hu Size of area: 1 343 hectares
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Nature protection and mining [RW-01]
The 1996 law on nature protection demands that protected areas of local signifi- tion, research and preservation activities. Harmony must be created in the course of
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cance as well must have a nature protection treatment plan prepared. The Nature the natural protection treatment among the maintenance, educational, touristic, re-
Protection and Rehabilitation Department regularly prepares treatment plans for search and economic activities. Our plans proposals and restrictions were worked
local, national and internationally-significant protected areas. The Naszly Hill of Vc out with respect to the management of the area. It outlines the areas requiring or
was protected with the goal that its excellent natural attributes including plants, not requiring active interventions, and it also outlines the areas too sensistive for
animals, geological features, hydrological features and cultural-historical features regular traffic. Since the area has educational values and goals as well, the plan also
be protected against the effects of mining. The hills geological structure, plantlife proposals infrastructure for this purpose. The treatment plan proposes restrictions
and landscape attributes mean that it represents a unique natural value, rich and or bans in the protected area, including technical sports, agriculture, industrial or
varied in plantlife including some endemic species only found in the Carpathian Ba- touristic use. Over the entire area the primary strategy is a regulated management
sin. It fills an important role in the national ecological network. In 2004 it was listed plan -based on the protection of nature. In the interest of stemming the ill effects
on the Natura 2000 list as a highly significant natural protection area. There are of mining and other harmful activities the plan calls for a 100 meter protective belt
several protected spots (caves, etc.) to be found there. The plan conceptualizes the around the protected area, where change of use or building activity can only be car-
practical goals for the area as well as a protection strategy. Active treatment is re- ried out with special permission from the authorities. The city of Vc has enshrined
quired for the landscape and cultural-historical values, as well as for the protected the proposal into law.
species. Appropriate infrastructure must be provided for nature protection educa-
Title of work: Vc Naszly Hill Nature Protection Treatment Proposal

Year of research: 2007
Lead researcher: Dr. Pter Csima
Firm name: Corvinus University of Budapest, Department of Landscape Protection and Reclamation
Authors: Pter Csima, Ildik Bugyi Mdosn, Viktria Szente, Attila Gergely
Expert: Gbor Timr
Type of research: Nature Protection Treatment Plan
Size of area: 689 hectares Dept. of Landscape Protection and Reclamation
Edited by: Ildik Bugyi Mdosn Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6383 tajvedelem.uni-corvinus.hu
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Planned Danube National Park [RW-02]
On April 22, 1991 Parliament accepted new legislation regarding the international the interest of realizing the proposal, support of the public is necessary. Individual
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protection of the Danube. It was this that led to our work in the Szigetkz area. concrete measures are described in detail in terms of the responsible parties, the
The concrete landuse plan was prepared with a long series of precedents going financing possibilities and the deadlines. The structural plan, the regulation plan
all the way back to 1993, with the Danube National Park and area regional and proposals and the regulation prescriptions and measures to be taken are, in the
landscape surveys, and the planning began five years later in 1997 until the final interest of transparency and clarity, placed into an easily-viewed chart that precisely
plan was prepared with the additional condition of the Szigetkz Nature Protection describes the planning process. The plan documentation makes a separate effort to
Area simplified expansion. The planned national parks boundaries had five differ- conceptualize the various tools of regional planning, for example: certain activities
ent variations. The first version would have increased the protected area by 1000 and functions to be restricted, the regulation of use of areas, the determination of
hectares of meadow, while the other variations would have involved encompass- functions, etc. The examination of the environmental, social and economic effects is
ing different areas. The fifth variation included connecting Szigetkz and Hansg multilayered, including a separate area for the expected effects of landuse changes
with a landscape bridge construction. In the case of Szigetkz it was important to and the effect of the prescriptions in the regional plan.
expand the work to regional rehabilitation, with the help
1.
of which ecological and social functions could also be
restored: biodiversity, the protection of the areas land-
scape character and natural uniqueness, the protection
of underground water sources, flood reduction, nature
education and the possibility for leisure and recreation.
The structural plan for the area was prepared according
to the content requirements. It includes the landuse order
as well as the regional landuse categories, the elements of
the settlements and the regionally-significant infrastruc-
ture network and facilities. Any surfaces smaller than a
hectare are designated with symbols but are significant
from the standpoint of landscape planning. The plan
documentation includes the regulation plan and the re-
gional planning regulations, which contain the regulation
for individual areas. The general regulation prescriptions
are followed by local prescriptions, which are indicated
with graphics on the regulation plan. We distinguished
among protected, functional and other areas, and within
these we broke them down further. There is a separate
chapter for the proposals for measures to be taken. In
Title of work: Planned Danube National Park (Szigetkz) Regional Plan

General Planner: Corvinus University of Budapest,
Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development
Author: Dr. Attila Csemez
Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development Plan type: regional plan
Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6383 tajtervezes.uni-corvinus.hu Size of area: entire territory of Szigetkz
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1. Szigetkz, birds-eye view
2. Planned structure for the future Danube National Park
3. The planned regional changes for the planned Danube National Park
Title of work: Planned Danube National Park (Szigetkz) Regional Plan

General Planner: Corvinus University of Budapest,
Author: Dr. Attila Csemez
Plan type: regional plan Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development
Size of area: entire territory of Szigetkz Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6383 tajtervezes.uni-corvinus.hu
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There is a basis for consensus in the Szigetkz-case! [RW-03]
KOPLAN, by commission of the Danube Government Secretariat, has been working in the form of onetime Slovak minister Lszl Mikls, signaled their support for the
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on the complex water management problem of Szigetkoz since the Hague decision concept. However, several international organizations and the participants of the
one and a half decade ago. Through the tenacious work, conciliating Slovaks and 2004 conference organized by the Danube Circle under the leadership of Dr. Mikulas
Hungarians, hydrologists, ecologists, foresters and environmental activists, a solid J. Lisicky signaled a similar concept, the so-called anabranch solution. By 2008 the
plan was prepared which was not possible during the negotiation process between joint Slovak-Hungarian work group, in the course of an Interreg project, created a
the two governments. The basis of the work is the joint concept of KOPLAN and model of the concept to test its workability in a 1:500 scale. The final result of that
the Hague suits appointed expert, Dr. Klaus Kern, the so-called meander solution. was several proposals, including the so-called SZITE-KOPLAN and SZITE-2 propos-
In this work we managed to unite the opinions of Nagymaros dams main planner, als. These are among the alternatives currently under negotiation.
Sndor Mikolics, and its main opponent, Jnos Vargha. The Slovak representatives,
Title of work: Consensus for Szigetkz-Csallkzi Danube floodplain

branch system rehabilitation (Interreg III.A-MKK)
Year of planning: 2007-2008
Project owner: Mosonmagyarovr Environmental Protection Foundation
Firm name: KOPLAN GIS Ltd.
Authors: Dr. Tams Rcz, Dr. Mikulas J. Lisicky, Dr. Zoltn Alexay, Dr. Balzs Kevey,
KOPLAN GIS Ltd.
Istvn Lng, Mercedes Lng, gnes R. Tams, Sndor Bardczi, Tibor Limp
Vadrzsa u. 23. Pilisszentlszl, H-2009 Plan type: Study
+36 30 914 8536 www.okoplangis.hu Size: 160 square kilometers
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Regional Regulation Plan for Budapests agglomeration [RW-04]
Budapest and its agglomeration are officially designated as the more
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than 80 settlements in Pest county in addition to the capital city and
its 23 districts themselves. Within this area there are more than 100
municipal bodies of a decisionmaking capacity over a total of 2.7% of
the countrys total territory, in which a quarter of the nations popula-
tion lives. The area produces more than 40% of the countrys GDP. The
law related to the regulation of development in the agglomeration
was only passed in 2005 and does not have retroactive powers, but
does govern all major decisions for the future. It blocks the unbridled
expansion of the sprawl, which was leading inevitably to the unusu-
ability of the countrys infrastructure. It also serves to support local
decision-making mechanisms and the harmonization in development
among different settlements. The National Ministry for Development
and Economics in May, 2009 began preparations for examining and
modifying the law. Completing this professional task was awarded
to Pestterv Ltd.. The overview is not designed to make fundamental
changes to the law, but simply provides corrections to make the law
optimal for todays conditions.
Title of work: Budapest Agglomeration Plan

Planning year: 2004/2010
Firm name: Pestterv Ltd.
Client: National Ministry for Development and Economics
Pestterv Ltd.
Authors: Pter Schuchmann, Jnos Krolyi, Endre Burnyi, Jzsef Mndi,
Istvn Lombr, Dr. Lszl Kollnyi, Dr. Gbor nodi, Dr. Jnosn Unk, Andrs Dima Kfarag u. 9. Budapest. H-1085
Type: regional plan +36 1 267 0508 www.pestterv.hu
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The overview of the Agglomeration Plan [RW-05]
Landscape architects receive a significant part in both the planning work and the prepa-
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ration of the modification proposals. Working with professionals from other sectors,
they play a determining role in the structural planning and the validation of the eco-
logical network, as well as the nature protection zone designations and regulations.
The Budapest Agglomeration Plans review and modifications were worked on by three
landscape architects in the role of planners. (Pter Schuchmann, Endre Burnyi and
Jzsef Mndi). Among the professional collaborators we include Dr. Lszl Kollnyi, who
was responsible for preparing not only the landscape protection designations and also
the entire plans strategic environmental examination) as well as Dr. Dra Drexler. The
accuracy and validity of the review is helped by the fact that the competent ministry of-
ficial for the project, Erzsbet Mag (NFGM Regional Settlement Department Director)
is also a landscape architect. In the area of the Budapest agglomeration, the important
element in the transformation of the landuse is the areas green belt designation and
protection. The green belt is a unique zone in the plan that includes the areas eco-
systems, woodlands, areas suitable for foresting, larger public green areas, as well as
the territories with low levels of built-up areas. The area green zone designation is the
result of a broad interprofessional cooperation. The ecological network areas were de-
termined and finalized with the collaboration of associates from the Danube Ipoly Na-
tional Park, with the help of Eszter Mike. The selection of areas favorable for reforesting
were selected with the collaboration of
the Landscape Management Institute
of Gdlls Szent Istvn University,
under the direction of Dr. Gbor nodi
and Dr. Julianna Skutai.
Title of work: Budapest Agglomeration Plan overview

Planning year: 2004/2010
Firm name: Pestterv Ltd.
Client: National ministry for Development and Economics
Pestterv Ltd.
Authors: Pter Schuchmann, Jnos Krolyi, Endre Burnyi, Jzsef Mndi,
Kfarag u. 9. Budapest. H-1085 Istvn Lombr, Dr. Lszl Kollnyi, Dr. Gbor nodi, Dr. Jnosn Unk, Andrs Dima
+36 1 267 0508 www.pestterv.hu Type: regional plan
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Aggtelek-Domica [RW-06]
The Environmental and Nature Protection
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Intergovernmental Joint Committee of the
two countries (Hungary and Slovakia) of this
transboundary area determined the need
for a study that would determine further co-
operation and possibilities for development
including tourism, nature and environmental
protection, and infrastructure. The area is
geographically connected and the Aggteleki
National Park in Hungary and the Slovakian
Karst National Park are largely protected by
natural protection legislation. The cave sys-
tem has been a World Heritage site since
1995. The Hungarian area is a border area in
a peripheral situation which results in many
social problems and economic disadvantages.
With accords on territorial designations and
planning thematics, the work is continuing,
parallel between VATI in Hungary and the
Bratislava-based AZ Projekt firm both with
the support of each respective countrys min-
istries. The plan takes into account the areas
attributes and capacities to produce a propos-
al for structure, protection and functional sys-
tems. On the Hungarian side, two smaller pilot
areas (Aggtelek-Jsvaf as well as Hidvgard-
Tornandaska-Bdvalenke) have also received
development proposals. Several joint propos-
als have been accepted for the landscape and
nature protection as well as the touristic and
transporation infrastructure and cultural heri-
tage protection.
Title of work: Aggtelek-Domica transborder area

Lead planner: Jzsef Hamar
Firm: VATI Nonprofit Co.
Authors: Anik Devecseri, Judit Thurn Fldes, Istvn Ills, Katalin Sarkadi,
Anna Srdi, Krisztin Schneller, Vilja Vaszcsik, AZ Projekt
VATI Nonprofit Co.
Type of plan: regional study plan
Size of area: 670 square kilometers in Hungary, 43 settlements, 33 000 residents; Gellrthegy u. 30-32. Budapest, H-1016
in Slovakia 1 218 square meters, 71 settlements, 85 000 residents +36 1 224 3135 www.vati.hu
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Flood season Drought season [RW-07]
The floods of the last season in Hungary have
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proved that the traditional development of the
flood protection system the heightening and
strengthening of embankments is not enough
in and of itself. The government resolution ad-
opted in 2003 to expand the New Vsrhelyi
Plan established a new perspective on the Tisza
Valley flood protection system expansion. The
regional study plan for the river Tisza and its
area was created by VATIs regional planning
office. The plan went through expansive nego-
tiations in the autumn of 2004 and was eventu-
ally finalized. The first phases works construc-
tion and preparation is ongoing. The reservoirs
planned for Cignd and Tiszaroff have been
finished, and those in Hany-Tiszasly and Na-
gykunsg have already started. The reservoirs
between Szamos and Kraszna are underway
and the landscape management system for
Nagykr is currently in the permits process.
According to the basic concept the reservoirs
will serve not only for flood protection but will
also be appropriate for other landscape man-
agement functions as well. In the course of the
New Vsrhelyi Plans expansion one of the
main goals is to create a new spatial structural
system and integrate the changes in landuse
into existing plans or those under preparation.
The regional planning is in harmony with the
conditions and was prepared simultaneously
with the plans technical planning and the land
use proposals.
Title of work: The New Vsrhelyi Plan: further development and tasks
Lead planner: Annamria Gncz
Name of firm: VTI Nonprofit Co.
VATI Nonprofit Co.
Authors: Istvn Ills, Vilja Vaszcsik
Gellrthegy u. 30-32. Budapest, H-1016 Plan type: regional study plan
+36 1 224 3135 www.vati.hu Scale: groups of settlements
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Rehabilitation of the Balaton shore [RW-08]
Studies for the Balatons rehabilitation shore Balaton law
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In 2000 in connection with the Balaton law, Parliament authorized the govern- This law was accepted in
ment to regulate the lakeshore rehabilitation regulation requirements and also 2000 and later modified,
authorized the competent minister to determine those areas affected by the still retaining its original
regulatory requirements, commission study plans for the overview of the local goals of keeping the Bala-
settlement plans and approve the order. The shore rehabilitation study plan, ton as a significant holiday
in accordance with the law and its requirements, is designed with an eye to area and protecting its
natural protection as well as quality tourism development, and also to the wa- valuable environment and
ter management officials agreedment regarding designation of reeded areas. maintaining sustainable
The study plan determines the boundary of land running along the shore and economic development.
its use, as well as the functions suitable for individual parts of the shoreline. It The law also calls for im-
maps all the content elements that the government order requires. provement of the environ-
ment of the Balaton area
and the lake itself as well as
the improvement of tour-
ism infrastructure. Because
the areas main industry is
tourism, this aim enjoys priority. The areas balanced development however depends
on improving the year-round employment of the people who live there, and not just
the seasonal tourist traffic. This situation brings up the question of balancing the ex-
cess of tourism and the tasks associated with it. The plan calls for enhancing economic
diversity and creating workplaces in varied ways in different areas according to their
environmental and cultural attributes. It does all this within realistic boundaries for the
local stakeholders and interests.
Title of work: Modification of the Balaton law

Project manager: Dr. Jzsef Laposa, Mria Huszr
Firm name: VTI Nonprofit Co.
Authors: Anik Devecseri, Dr. Annamria Gerzanics, Szilvia Huszr Farag,
Anna Phy, va Tornanszki, Vilja Vaszcsik
Plan type: regional plan
Size of area: region (179 communities)
Title of work: Balaton shore rehabilitation study plan

Year of planning: 2002-2004
Project manager: gnes Nagy
Firm: VTI Nonprofit Co.
Authors: Pter Flp, Istvn Gyri, Mria Havas, Mria Huszr,
VATI Nonprofit Co.
Dezsn Korbonits, gnes Nagy, Gyrgyi Velker, Ilona Zlamal
Type of plan: Study Gellrthegy u. 30-32. Budapest, H-1016
Size of area: settlements along shore +36 1 224 3135 www.vati.hu
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Tamsi: City center under renewal [WP-01]
Tamsi is a settlement of 10,000 in Tolna county, in the hilly area
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next to the Koppny river. Increasing tourist traffic and visitors has
led to the townships decisionmakers calling for a review of the
city centres environmental plan and its renovation.
Kossuth square: The area in front of the mayors office is a water

feature. The paving draws the water as a thin layer and serves as
a giant mirror, yet is still a surface that people can walk over. The
other side of the official building has a long, paved pool with a
constant water surface. Across from the water feature is an open
air stage. It is 3 steps up to the part of the square designed to host
performances and concerts.
Culture house: The public spaces most emphatic element is the

planned reflecting pool, which in addition to its aesthetic value
makes the environment more comfortable. The wood paving that
intersects the pool visually draws the eye to the inner courtyard
of the library and divides the area into two distinct areas. The
memorial becomes an intersecting access to the geometry of the
reflecting pool. The statue that ends the axis creates an optical
emphasis.
Title of work: Tamsi: town center rehabilitation plan

Planning year: 2008
4D Tjptsz Iroda
General planner: Krnyezetrendezsi Iroda
Vmhz krt 11, Budapest, H-1093 Firm name: 4D Tjptsz Iroda
+36 30 919 8891 Designers: Andrea Balogh, Csaba Majoros, Hajnalka Herr, Katalin Kamjn
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1. Tth Kalmn square, Baja [WP-02]

2. Rkczi street and Noszlopy park, Kecskemt [WP-03]
3-4.Former Primateship Garden, Hajs [WP-04]
5-6. Main square, Oroshza [WP-05]
7-8. Kossuth square, Tata [WP-06] Bocskai street 14. Budapest, H-1114
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Royal Palace, Gdll [WP-07]
The palaces management, in February of 2008,
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commissioned the Corvinus University of Buda-
pest, Department of Garden and Open Space De-
sign with the reconstruction plans for the palaces
garden. In the interest of the commission, the re-
construction work is taking place in several phas-
es. The current work involves the complete theo-
retical reconstruction plan for the Upper Garden
as well as the six hectare area of implementation
work. The renovation of the onetime Grassalkov-
ics Palace and its complex began in the 1980s. The
restoration of the Upper Garden, however, did not
have an accepted concept or program. Research
and analysis supporting the plan shows that the
restoration of the baroque garden, in the face of
a serious lack of documentation, cannot be a real-
istic goal for the gardens rehabilitation. There are
a few small baroque elements that can perhaps
be renovated or kept and then fit into the English
landscape garden whose restoration is indeed
a realistic possibility. The gardens structure, cir-
culation and plantings and other individual ele-
ments can also be easily traced thanks to existing
documents; also, it went through only minimal
changes. The landscape garden period is not only
discoverable through the original planning docu-
ments but from extant materials from the site
itself. At the same time the landscape garden pe-
riod played an important role in the history of the
palace and the garden. In light of all this, the goal
of the project is to restore the garden to its English
landscape form.
Title of work: Gdll Palace Upper Garden rehabilitation, Phase I

Department of Garden and Open Space Design Planners: Imre Jmbor, Kinga Szilgyi, Albert Fekete, Mt Srospataki, Teodora Szab, Szabolcs Vajda
Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6288 kszt.uni-corvinus.hu Expected realization: 2010
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Bakts square, Budapest [WP-08]
The square and the street are one of the most unique spaces
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in inner Ferencvros (District IX.), at one time the cultural and
administrative center of the district. Today, owing to the Grand
Boulevard, its situation is quite poor, with circulation and parking
problems. With an eye towards exploiting the sites advantages,
we first sought to put order to the currently chaotic condition
(new traffic order, traffic calming, underground garage) and also
redesigning the public spaces and creating new urban spaces of
considerable value. The area in front of the church will be trans-
formed into such an urban space that is appropriate for events
or everyday meetings all the year round. The church receives its
proper dominant position as well. With widening Bakts street it
becomes even with bus stops and a parking garage entrance
suitable for open air cafes and restaurants. The most character-
istic element of the street is the ornamental strip that unifies and
defines the street and gives it direction. It also makes it celebra-
tory without causing excessive costs to the project. Its connection
is very strong with the Danube and this too will be strengthened,
especially if the terrace is built onto Nehru park. An important
problem to solve is to give pedestrians a safe crossing on Kzrak-
tr street, as well as create a pedestrian axis to Nehru Park.
Title of work: Bakts square and Bakts street tender, permission and construction plans
Start of work: 2001
Planners: Dr. Balzs Almsi, Dr. Pter Istvn Balogh, Antal Gergely,
kos Ignc Ginder, Cecilija Horvt (Ginder Studio) Department of Garden and Open Space Design
Expected realization: 2012 Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6288 kszt.uni-corvinus.hu
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Greenway in Buda area [WP-09]
The Buda Greenway Program was created by the Buda Area Greenway As-
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sociation in 2007. The associations membership includes organizations active
in environmental or nature protection as well as preservation, folkways, cul-
ture and tourism. The greenways are those corridors, trails and paths that are
used for leisure and recreation as well as daily transport, with respect to their
ecological significance. The goal is to sustain our environments uniqueness
and also add value to local life. It also helps strengthen local communities
and develop the local economy in a sustainable way. The program embraces
the Zsmbk Basin, including 12 settlements. The greenways main goal is to
create a network of cycling paths, particularly for those living in the Zsmbk
area. It includes historic roads and old coach roads. It is designed to create
an interdependent network apart from the vehicular traffic. Old agricultural
roads are suitable for this purpose. In selecting them we took into account the
beauty of the landscape, the traditional land use and elements that reflect
it, and our natural heritage. The routes connect to the centres of the settle-
ments, particularly to the attractive parts of the villages and their restaurants
or other facilities. The creation of the route system also includes involving
local craftsmen or producers and their services that help stimulate rural eco-
tourism. In creating the Buda area greenway we can count on many signifi-
cant benefits. The use of the roads helps promote healthy lifestyles and also
strengthen community bonds. The program will have a positive effect on the
settlements along the routes and also can help foster new treeplanting initia-
tives in the areas. The existence of the network will call planners attention
to the basins unique image and the importance of preserving its landscape.
Further, it will act as a catalyzer among the local civil organizations and among
the settlements themselves. In the course of realizing the program we want to
call specific attention to the aspects of landscape and nature protection. The
Buda area greenway will have a unique image and a logo with three leaves
symbolizing the surrounding hills and the cooperations among civil organiza-
tions. The signs for the routes will include stone pillars and information tablets
and other elements. The networks opening event happened in May 2008,
where participants did a trial run on a short route.
Title of work: Greenway development in the Zsmbk basin

Start of planning: 2008-2009
General planner: Buda Area Greenway, Corvinus University of Budapest,
Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development Planners: Judit Kapovics Brczin, gnes Sallay, students
Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6481 tajtervezes.uni-corvinus.hu Expected completion: 2012
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Big plans in a small town for 50 million forints [WP-10]
Szabadszlls is localted in Bcs-Kiskun
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countys northerwestern area and is an
agricultural town with about 7000 resi-
dents. Until 2004 there was a military
training center that played an important
part in the towns life. As has always been
the tradition, the center of the city is char-
acterized by several heavily-trafficked
streets coming together, breaking up a
main square that already lacked unity.
The main square, still, has always had
several important roles in the towns life.
The mayors office, the church, the ser-
vice house, the library and the pharmacy
are all to be found here. There are sev-
eral significant architectural structures
including the City Hall from 1826 and
the Reformed Church from 1620. There
has never been a unified, comporehen-
sive restructuring of the square in the
recent past. The last known landscaping
project would have been the World War
II monument with its fountain, put up in
1992. The task was to create a space that
would be streamlined, not archaic but
that connects and unifies the chopped-
up square while keeping to a minimum
cost. The plan that resulted is one of uni-
fied coordinates, regular geometry and
simple material use that provides dyna-
mism and emphasis to the various parts
of the square.
Title of work: Szabadszlls, city centre revitalization

General planner: Attila Elek
Firm: Clemantis Unlimited Co.
Clemantis Unlimited Co.
Designer: Attila Elek
Contractor: tender in process Kohan Gy. street 7b. Hdmezvsrhely, H-6800
Size: 8 000 square meters +36 30 269 4245
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The development of Npliget [WP-11]
Npliget is one of the largest historic parks in Budapest. The devel-
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opment of Npliget is to be realized in several phases. In the first
phase the plan seeks to follow the onetime historical structure of
1/5 of the park with such basic functions as a playground, a re-
ception area and a promenade with allees. The initial investment
will we hope bring out a cooperation between park users and in-
vestors that will result in the parks being further developed with
other sources than those of the City of Budapest. The permission
plans are the basis for a concept for the historic structure. The
main part of this is a reception area opening to Knyves Klmn
Boulevard with water features. From here the recreation of qua-
druple allees along an axis should be achieved. The Great Restau-
rant, which could be restored with private funds, would also be
part of the axis and from here it would lead to the Mutatvnyosok
square events area and the restored Oaktree playground. The
newly created circulation system would also include the refresh-
ment and pruning of the plantings in the area as well as the resto-
ration of the spatial structure of the area.
Title of work: Peoples Park rehabilitation, phase 1/permission plans

Firm name: Fkert Design Studio
Fkert Design Studio
Planners: Adrienne Szalkai, Gbor Lendvai, Veronika Ppai, Zoltn Gergely, Mrta Czak
Dob street 90. Budapest, H-1073 Architecture: Gbor Kruppa
+36 1 342 5182 www.fokert.hu/tervezostudio Size of area: 188 000 square meters
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Somlay Artr walkway New Promenade is born [WP-12]
The site is the area bounded by Rth
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Miksa street, Lechner dn alley, Gre-
gersen circle, and Somlay Artr walk-
way. The planning is divided into two
phases. The pavement from Lechner
dn alley, a green lane, a parking area
and the paving leading to the building
as well as the community spaces ex-
pand the paved way circulation system
that has already been completed. The
part of the garden along Rth Miksa
street towards the National Theatre --
Somlay Artr walkway required creat-
ing an axis suitable for pedestrian traf-
fic as well as mixed traffic and alleys, as
well as the area touched by the Nation-
al Theatre. Its environmental elements
include a 6 meter wide promenade
paved with sand-colored pavers, the al-
ready-created intersection and element
systems continuation (lamps, alley,
LED lighting, granite pavings), a cobble
stone (granite) pedestrian promenade,
a continuation of the pavings to the
service entrance of the National The-
atre, the connections between the two
promenades; the origami-like struc-
tures on the green surface between the
two promenades as well as the water
elements, lamps, benches, waste col-
lectors, and all are designed to match
the already-built parts of the area.
Title of work: Millennium City Centre Main Building

Planning begun: 2009
General planner: Finta and Associates Architectural Studio
Firm: Garten Studio
Garten Studio
Designers: Istvn Steffler, Gyrgy Szloszjr, Zoltn Sthli, Edina Csak
Expected realization: Phase II 2010 Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016
Size of area: 7 855 square meteres +36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu
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Metamorphosis in the downtown of a city [WP-13]
In 2006 the City of Bkscsaba advertised a competition for rehabilitating blocks tion of keeping most of the old trees on the site. It was the main square itself that
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of its inner city area and our team won. Our submissions thoughtful placement went through the most changes in the course of the plan, which well-illustrates
into the existing system and the main streets complete pedestrianization won the constant colour changes going on from 2006. The city can finally begin con-
the municipalitys favor as well as the contract to continue planning the project. struction from grants funds, using the construction plans prepared in summer 2010.
The permission plans, prepared in

2007, left out the main square and
the pedestrian circulation system so
valued in the initial competition was
only partially included. In 2008 the
new council yet again brought up
the vision for the main square and
therefore the original idea was, after
all, the basis for the plan for Szent Ist-
vn square. The plan has the entire
square as pedestrian-only use, with
underground traffic and a garage re-
lieving the area of vehicular traffic.
The municipality, counting on grants
funds, in 2009 ordered a review of
the entire plan documentation. At-
tention was focused on solutions that
would stimulate small businesses
(through both pedestrian and vehic-
ular access) while the length of the
Andrssy street promenade would
be shortened, too. The main square,
as a pedestrian community square,
remained but the underground traf-
fic rerouting as well as the under-
ground garage were removed from
the plan. There was a precondi-
Title of work: Bkscsaba downtown revitalization

Planning process: 2006-2010
General planner: Megina Ltd.
Designers: Katalin Papp, Jnos Szab
Kert-Vonal Planning Studio
Associates: Dr. Katalin Nagy, gnes Farkas
Szentes street 63/a. Budapest, H-1147 Expected realization: 2011-2012
www.kertvonal.hu Size of area: 43 hectares
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Szent Istvn square, Dabas [WP-14]
Our primary task was to determine a basic order and set of func-
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tions for the square. From a spatial standpoint we had to rede-
fine Szent Istvn square and create a new proportional system
between the paved and green surfaces, as well as bring out the
significant buildings there, including the mayors office.
The main principles in the plan: to make a community space

suitable for special events, to create a meeting place for young
people, to give space for seasonal exhibits, to renew the green
surfaces and to renew the pavings and street furnishings.
In the case of Tanul street the street received a more unified

face and the alley of trees was renewed, plus the green spaces
received a new order. The area in front of the mayors office re-
ceived a decorative space with dynamic lines that gives a great
sense of arrival to visitors and employees alike. In the center of
the space there is a bubbling fountain with three pools, which
provides a visual experience as well as improving the spaces mi-
croclimate and giving a vertical dimension to the space. As a clo-
sure to the space we created a place for shrub plantings on both
sides, where spherical-crowned trees provide a unified frame-
work to the center of the space. On the northern side an impos-
ing 4-meter-wide promenade was created, running through the
green surface. We also created several smaller spatial features
to provide attractions for the pedestrians. The pavement runs at
the level of Bartk Bla street and the road was also paved with
attractive paving stones. The traffic lane is equipped with blocks
to separate the pedestrians from the cars. The area as a whole
received a unified style and approach. Based on the diverse
functions the space was divided into the following areas: Main
square, walking street, youth square, area in front of the grocery
store, area in front of the doctors offices.
Title of work: Szent Istvn square, Dabas

Korz Tervezsi Stdi
Planners: Balzs Grabner, Dnes Terhes
Expected realization: 2010 Trkvsz street 97-97B/28. Budapest, H-1025
Size of area: 12 570 square meters +36 20 292 8646 www.korzostudio.hu
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Movement Culture Preservation [WP-15]
The public park on the northern part of Hajgyri Island is cur-
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rently in a deteriorating condition. A complex proposal has been
made for this approximately 70 hectare area, encompassing its
district, state and private areas, as well as its service roads and
existing facilities. The development can be realized in several
phases, with the various technical, functional and landscape ar-
chitecture goals in harmony. In the course of the plan a study was
prepared on how to properly manage the site and the earthworks
required to properly carry out development and flood protection,
using the soil removed from the Dream Island development
project.
Title of work: Hajgyri Island public park development concept

Planning year: 2009
General planner: Land-A Ltd.
Planners: Anik Andor, Eszter Varga, Vera Mohcsi
Land-A Ltd.
Flood protection and drainage: Tr-Team Ltd., Gbor Szab
Sas street 17. Budapest, H-1051 Dendrology expert: Jzsef Szendri, Dr. Gizella Vinis
+ 36 1 302 4760 www.land-a.hu Area under development: 69.4 hectares
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Fertd Eszterhza, Esterhzy Park [WP-16]
The central part of the Hungarian Versailles came into our organisations hands in 2001, along with
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its then-current users, renters, private and municipally-owned properties, inappropriate construc-
tions, incoherent protections, giant overgrown yew trees, hazardous stands of old trees and over-
growth. We had to put order into this chaos and create a basis for conservation and restoration, and
the possibility for displaying the site to the public. In the past ten years professional maintenance has
produced profound changes in this scandalously-neglected parks image.
The parks alleys (length 20 kilometers, 2,500 trees) were radically cut back into geometric form. The
result of this is that the park opened up towards the landscape, producing a stunning visual effect. The
field survey has also been completed as well as a plant inventory and a thinning plan, as well as partial
completion of thinning. The parks restoration has been nonetheless a huge challenge. Although its
historical research was considered a chewed-up bone, documentation in many aspects that would be
essential for authentic restoration and conservation was completely missing. There is separate docu-
mentation for each park area prepared based on the 18th and 19-20th century extant documents.
Research have also extended to the Esterhzy Private Archives in Frakn/Forchtenstein, Austria. For
certain decisions it was necessary to have garden archaeological research and international profes-
sional discussions. It was not a simple question to decide what to do with the neobaroque remnants of
the early 20th century gardens and what could be reconstructed from the 18th century garden, which
has by now totally disappeared. In 2006 the new parking area and the northern park, and in 2009 the
privy gardens and the rose garden reconstruction plans were completed. Professor Imre Ormoss plans
provide the basis for reconstructing the decorative courtyards garden, with European Union funding.
Assets and project manager: Hungarian National Trust of Historic Monuments

Coordinator of developments in the park: Gbor Alfldy
Historic research: Kristf Fatsar and Gbor Alfldy Dsz square 15. Budapest, H-1014
Plans: Gbor Szab, Tr-Team Ltd. +36 1 202 6288 www.nemzetimuemlek.hu
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Fzrradvny, Krolyi Park [WP-17]
One of the largest and most beautifully-sited landscape gardens in Hungary is the
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park at Fzrradvny. Some decades ago the park was chopped up by various fenc-
ing and its grand views disappeared, with overgrowth covering most of its most
beautiful parts and trees growing up through the dried-up fishing pond. Sewage
clogged the streams. Our organisation has already finished cleaning up the over-
growth in the area under our authority, as well as restored some of the views and
created better maintenance for the park. From 2005 the local forestry company,
which cares for most of the park, joined our initiative and began cleaning up over-
growth in their areas as well. In the course of this a four-volume documentation
about the gardens history was generated and a concept for its restoration was
elaborated. In 2010 we prepared a succesful European Union tender that will fund
the authentic conservation of the park and allow it to be shown to the public.
Assets manager: Hungarian National Trust of Historic Monuments, szakerd Forestry

Historical research, restoration concept and selection plan: Gbor Alfldy
Plans for the conservation: Sra Dobos, lettr Bt.
Dsz square 15. Budapest, H-1014 Organization, coordination: Gbor Alfldy, Judit Szabadhegyi, Gabriella Kapuszta, Gyula Bzs
+36 1 202 6288 www.nemzetimuemlek.hu One-time size of the park: 90 hectares
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Dg, restoration of Festetics Park [WP-18]
One of Hungarys largest landscape parks is currently divided among several managers and
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owners. In 2003 we initiated research of the history of the site that resulted in the entire
site receiving monument protection status as a historic garden. The parks conservation
began in 2003. Overgrowth was cleared out and an important part of the disappeared
spatial structure was authentically restored. Once again the views can be seen and the
panorama is truly stunning. From 600 million forints (aprrox. 2 million Euros) in EU funds
the serpentine lake will be cleared and restored (removing nearly 120,000 cubic meters
of sludge!) including the restoration of 10 wooden bridges and the area around the lake.
Currently this project is in the planning stage. The next step will be the restoration of the
parks spatial structure, which has entailed signing an agreement of cooperation with the
forestry company responsible for the management of most of the park in order to restore
the vistas and clearings, as well as their part of the lake. We created an exhibition in the
house about its history and treasures, called From the Parlour to the Landscape Garden,
that is open from spring to autumn. We use scientific monographs, periodical articles, edu-
cational notebooks, brochures, conferences and websites to educate the public. More and
more people are coming to visit the site, which is near Lake Balaton, with its wonderful
park and its exhibition, which draws several thousand annually.
Property and project managing: Hungarian National Trust of Historic Monuments

Complete one-time size of site: 300 hectares
Project coordinators: Gbor Alfldy and Mria Tth Tihnyi
Plans: Gbor Szab and Lszl Rdly (Tr-Team Ltd.)
Historical research: Gbor Alfldy, Jzsef Sisa, Balzs Bnyai Dsz square 15. Budapest, H-1014
Area under development: 34.6 hectares +36 1 202 6288 www.nemzetimuemlek.hu
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Csarnok square, green space instead of asphalt [WP-19]
The site consists of two areas, Csarnok square and the university garden. The
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two parts are separate from each other in terms of physical and functional as-
pects. The size of the applied coatings and their quality largely analogous and
the individual furnishing is similar to the renovated streets, keeping a unified face
on Inner Ferencvros. The planned areas most significant unit is Csarnok square.
In addition the factors of the Csarnok square reconstruction perform the worthy
creation of outside spaces of the Central Market Hall, spatial planning of the area
to solve the terrible parking situation, and the creation of new green space.
Csarnok squares central spatial element is the particular water feature.
The water feature provides an up-and-down water movement. The small play-
ground and the metal-glass combination create an organic part of the conception.
In the University Garden the basic condition was to create a connection among
the different university buildings because there is significant pedestrian traffic be-
tween the two. Next to the crossing pedestrian walk it is possible to have a rest on
the benches in the lawn area. The development will take place in several phases
and will take several years to reach its final form.
Title of work: Budapest, Csarnok square renovation

Planning/realization: 2008-
PAnda Pont Ltd.
Transportation planning: Kzlekeds Ltd.
Rtkz street. 51/b. Budapest, H-1118 Designers: Lszl Andahzy, Katalin Turcsnyi
+36 1 248 1022 www.pandapont.hu Size of area: 1.5 hectares
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Kossuth square, Budapest [WP-20]
Kossuth square is in front of the Hungarian Parliament building. After winning the ini-
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tial first prize in 2009 we continued our national main square reconstruction project.
The primary function of Kossuth square is to have a representative role both for the
country and the world. Our primary goal in this work was to create a public space that
would be a livable experience for visitors. Our program can be devided into five con-
ceptual levels: (1) Next to the monumentality of Parliament, there should still be the
possibility to enjoy the space on a human scale (2). Subdued, pure elegance to fit into
the existing values (3) The national flag should have a role, and in the development
Kossuth square should symbolize the organizational structure of a democracy (4) The
square should make it possible to relive the memory of the most significant historical
events (5) The amount of green space should not be reduced.
Kossuth square as an important part of the citys structure has been in a subordinate
role until now and should be elevated to its proper place. Currently the park-like devel-
opment excessively dominates the square. Kossuth square needs to have an optimal
proportion between the green and paved areas. Of the classical open space types Kos-
suth square should not simply be a tree-planted public square, park or public garden,
but rather a partly-landscaped ornamental space. This is partly because of its nature
as a historic monument but also because of the pioneer tree stands that are cur-
rently there. In this place and with the current content there cannot be an appropriate,
well thought out solution. Our idea is a style based on public square and open space
architecture. The squares main emphatic elements should be celebratory, modest, in-
clusive, easily seen through. Stylistically we used minimal tools to find the local roots
for the historic area. We reacted to the built environment, the defined original axis
system. In the site there are basically two different-charactered areas in layers upon
each other. Some of the parts of the square are defined by the central wings of Parlia-
ment into the mass of Kossuth square. Near the Parliament this is defined by some
existing and some planted trees. The site of the Parliament is defined by an alley that
reinforces and defines it in the space. In the area around the Rkczi statue the tree
plantings are a scattered, landscape-like planting that is out of place in such a distinc-
tive environment. That is why we repeated the gesture of the existing allees running
along the spatial walls.
Title of work: Budapest, District V, Kossuth square

Planning started: 2009
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Designers: S73 and Antal Gergely Brtfai street 8/b. Budapest, H-1119
Size of area: 38 060 square meters +36 30 620 4573 www.s73.hu
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Main square, Vassurny [WP-21]
In many cases it is essential to find and form the as-yet-not-existing core of a village, its
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gravitational centre. The capability of rural settlements to keep residents there depends on
their ability to offer services, workplaces and the strength of local identity and the built en-
vironment. The two projects displayed here were both characterized by the task of creating
a strong, distinctive, orderly and unified town centers, which by our intentions would also
have the effect of bringing together the community. In the case of the main square of Vas-
surny we tried to use pavings, furnishings and plantings that would help create unity in a
visually-scattered place. In the interest of this we created three paved surfaces, each with
visual and functional ties to each other. The first area is a reception area that is the first thing
that people see when the arrive at the village. Here we put an information sign and from
here is quick access to the mayors office and other official buildings. The second space is a
representative events space which organically connects the churchs entrance area and its
garden. A pormenade leads from the historically-protected baroque statue to the joint part
of the square, with bubbling fountains and resting pavilions. At the Saint John of Nepomuk
Chapel there are smaller paved areas and a greater emphasis on the baroque monument. It
will also serve as a stopping place for the hiking and cycling tourists who often arrive at the
village. The churchs garden has views to the Sigray Castle on the other side of the stream; we
tried to exploit this attribute in the gardens restructuring.
Title of work: Vassurny main square and church garden open space plan
Firm name: Terms Studio
Terms Studio
Designer: Anik Kristly
Badacsonyi u. 1/b. Budapest, H-1113 Expected realization: from 2012, in multiple phases
+36 70 209 5931 www.termes-studio.com Size of area: 7 950 square meters
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Main square, Salkveskt [WP-22]
In the case of Salkveskt as opposed to the Vasssurny example the main task to visually connect the park. The existing, significantly-proportioned green surfaces
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was to broaden the main square since currently on its eastern side a manor house were kept. We also wanted to ensure that the green surfaces function as a park,
with its vehicular entrances cuts the square into large slices and creates the feeling with people using them for walking, sitting, talking, reading, holding events. In the
of it just being the front garden of the building. We had to dissolve this spatial divi- interest of this we created a path system for the site. On the other side of the Tem-
sion so that the vehicle entrances by the clients request stay in their original ple Hill we created a representative ornamental square which creates a small forum
places. The spaces determining character is the Temple Hill, which is at about a 3 between the mayors office and the church. The central element of this is the deco-
meter height difference in the otherwise flat site. We seized on this motive at the rative fountain, which will eventually receive a sculpture. This square is connected
time of completing our task lengthwise on the square we created smaller hills to the park area by the undulating paths and the hill theme.
Title of work: Salkveskt main square open space design

Firm name: Terms Studio
Terms Studio
Designer: Anik Kristly
Expected realization: from 2011, in multiple phases Badacsonyi u. 1/b. Budapest, H-1113
Size of area: 6 550 square meters +36 70 209 5931 www.termes-studio.com
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Majk [WP-23]
The cloister of Majk was founded on July 28, 1733 by Count Jzsef
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Esterhzy I. The plans for the complex were created by the Vien-
nese architect Franz Anton Pilgram. Within the one-time boundaries
of the estate the agricultural areas and the lines of the old roads
remained extant. In the study plan the main goal was to represent
the preservation interests outside of the buildings walls and re-
tain them in landuse as well as give them prominence and avoid the
inappropriate developments of the past. The first phase will be the
reconstruction of the Baroque main building (Foresteria). This was
where the museum dedicated to the monks spiritual and everyday
life will have a home. The monks cells will be completely renovated
and a tourism centre created for visitors at a later point. Going from
the landscape scale to the detail plans there were also local architec-
tural research works, thus a sensitive reconstruction plan resulted.
The scientific documentation and the garden archaeological studies
made it possible for the planner to process not only the architectur-
al, site management, external public works tasks but also the garden
design details of the cells.
Title of work: Majk, Camaldoli Hermitage estate and Foresteria building reconstruction
(EU grant application, studies, building permission plan)
Client: National Monuments Authority
Planning begun: 2005
General planner: Tr-Team Ltd.
Planners, associates: Endre Tornai, Gbor Szab, Katalin Czermann,
Tr-Team Ltd.
Gergely Vgs, Viktria Gl, Dr. Gyula Pavel
Pva street 6. Budapest, H-1094 Historic documentation/consultation: Gbor Alfldy, Dr. Kristf Fatsar, Csaba J. Fekete
+36 1 299 0825 www.ter-team.hu Realization of phase I: 2011-12
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The Danube City [WP-24]
The Danube City development is taking place in a site with very special attributes,
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because the concerned Danube branchs water level is constant. The site, able to
accommodate 35-40,000 people with a total area of about 500,000 square meters
includes multi-functional properties on 33 hectares. The strip along the watershore
is full of progressive landscape architecture solutions with a new, dynamic effect on
the individual architecture, functions and architectural character. The most significant
element of the development is the strip along the shore, the promenade being built
in the first phase that creates a direct connection between the city and the river.
The complexity of the design demands the following: geodesic survey, soil mechanics
consultation, measurement of the basin, diving survey, the structural condition of the
rampart walls, 2d hydraulic models and landscape architecture planning. There is a
significant visual effect from the console-like, suspended pedestian walks above the
water. The development process is currently at the local regularion phase.
Title of work: Budapest, IX district Rckevei-Soroksri Danube, former Grand Market Place development, shore
and environmental arrangement, boating (Partial studies, permission plans, 2D hydraulic mathematical model)
General planner: Tr-Team Ltd.
Planners, associates: Gbor Szab, Edina Csak, Erzsbet Schmutz, Szilvia Tnczos, Rita Varga, Lszl Rdly, Dr.
Gyula Pvel, Dnes Kernyi, EEA Budapest
Expected realization: from 2011-2012
Tr-Team Ltd.
Significant data: rampart walls to be demolished: 172 linear meters; partly restored area 652 linear meters;
console sidewalk 105 linear meters; approximate cut and fill 240 000 square meters; Z zone total 31 800 Pva street 6. Budapest, H-1094
meters. +36 1 299 0825 www.ter-team.hu
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AP-05 AP-04
1. environmental plan of Batthyny statue (Sculptor: Gza Stremeny) Budapest [AP-01]

2. Statue park (landscape design), Villny [AP-02]
3. Fountain house, Saint Stephen Basilica, Apsis Garden, Budapest [AP-03]
4. Princes pleasure garden, lower park, Castle Garden, Gdll [AP-04]
Bocskai street 14. Budapest, H-1114 5. Boat board of the National Theatre Garden, Budapest [AP-05]
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Cervia [AP-06]
The site is an Italian holiday town on the cost,
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2007 2008
where there is an annual garden exhibit by in-
vitation for European gardens to create tem-
porary creations. In 2007 the theme was Hun-
garian folk art, which inspired the Embroidery
garden. The flower motif represents an ele-
ment frequently seen in folk art. The tulip it-
self is a composition but at the same time it is
excellently used as a symbol. It can represent
femininity, fertility, and in several hundred
forms it can represent a womans social po-
sition, her family condition, her age, her life
situation. At the same time it can also mean
an embrace, an inclusion. In 2008 the garden
represented an important piece of Hungar-
ian music, Bla Bartks Bluebeards Castle
opera. The suggestive musical work comes
with increasing tension as the viewer is led
ever nearer to the secret, the knowledge of
which leads to complete destruction. In the
garden the princes castle, the doors guard-
ing the mans spiritual secrets, the women
representing dawn, noon, dusk as well as the
newer and final flare and the emptiness that
follows it are all symbolized.
2009 The composition calls attention to
Hungarian wine and wine country. The hills
referring visually to the vineyard hills and cel-
lars combine to create the image of a cluster
of grapes, embraced by a flower planting that
references the colors of the harvest. In this
2009 year we also used native Hungarian flowers.
Titles of works: Embroidery (2007) Bluebeards castle (2008) Wine Country (2009)
Planners: Adrienne Szalkai, Veronika Ppai, Mrta Czak,
Fkert Design Studio
Zoltn Gergely, Gbor Lendvai, Nra Mrfai, Anik zsis
Category: conceptual garden festival Dob utca 90. Budapest, H-1073
Target audience: tourists +36 1 342 5182 www.fokert.hu/tervezostudio
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Spiral and cocoon [AP-07]
Spiral
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The site is the small town of Magyarkt. The theme is the spiral a form we often see in nature and whose form is structured, yet
flexible, diverse, full of exciting possibilities. The creation of the material is the basis of the action: 4000 strands woven into a 40 meter
net. A long ribbon that can be formed as we like. In the course of making it we dis-
cover properties of it we did not even know existed. It is a symbol of the transition
between heaven and earth. The spiral reflects the movement of every face, endless
change and variation, balanceOriginally the spiral as a formal concept was our
goal in this project but in the course of making it we found so much else. Weaving
the strands together reminded us of the eternity of repetition and in the course of
seeking its final form we could sense the endless possibilities and variations. The
result was a fabric resulting from weaving together two materials, like an easy, ever-
changing brushstroke across nature. In this way it overwrites its own material and
the dimension of its environment.
Cocoon
The site is Sarti, Greece. The theme is inspired by the forms of the seaside. The rock
formations reference living systems. This inorganic, silicate-based landscape con-
ceals the living creatures that periodically pop up from it. It weaves together the
organic and inorganic worlds. This fabric is a natural fabric, formed by human hands.
The land art groups members have been doing openair installations and construc-
tions since 2005. The landscape architects, architects and engineers belonging to the
group are constantly changed, forming and re-forming with each project. The goal
of participation is to create a new sense of space, starting with selecting materials
and going all the way to construction, including every detail. It is exciting to see how
Title of work: Spiral the different professions in the group react and respond to each other, while they
Realization: 2005 are trying to find the proper solutions to the design problem at hand. Living through
Creative group: Grimasz
the process distilled into space, time and material -- creates a new reality for the
Creators: Istvn Berkeczi, Mrta Czak, Balint Dek, Balzs Der, Zoltn Gergely, Orsolya Horvth,
Veronika Ppai, Rbert Rcz, Attila Tth, Eszter Adl Tth, Timea Vojtek creators. The projects are documented on video and photo, which are periodically
Category: land art displayed in exhibitions.
GRIMASZ Title of work: Cocoon

GROUP Realization: 2007
Creative group: Grimasz
Creators: Istvn Berkeczi, Mrta Czak, Blint Dek, Veronika Ppai
Category: land art
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Building community landscapes [AP-08]
Creative camps with Pagony Landscape Architecture Studio and the Ars Topia Foundation: Our creative camps take place in
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locations where we have been carrying out professional work for years, or where in the course of our everyday design work
we have come across tasks that could be achieved through community work. In the course of the creative camps the group
seeks to find the spirit of the place, the landscapes natural features and the hidden possibilities of the local community. The
task is to make imagination into reality. We break free from paper the plan isnt a goal, but rather a tool or a signal. Thus we
serve each other, the locals, the natural world and the landscape.
Building from willow: The willow branches are flexible, strong and have a will to live. This is why theyre just right for creating
self-supporting structures that, given proper care, will grow roots and develop over the years, becoming a living structure that
grows ever stronger.
Landscape care renewal of springs: Cleaning the springs and the environment around the water sources is important so that
we make people aware of the sacred quality of water and that it is a basic human task to protect our water sources and keep
them clean.
Transylvanian bath and community-building work: For 10 years we have been organizing kalakas in Szeklerland, Transylvania.
(A kalaka is a traditional way of getting work done in the village, involving groups of neighbors who help each other finish oth-
erwise difficult tasks). In this landthe landscape heritages most important elements are the healing waters, the onetime baths
and healing places. In the kalaka events in addition to the villages residents the Pagony associates and Ars Topia Foundation
activists, as well as the Kroly Ks Association members, and Hungarian and Romanian university students will participate. After
a week the public bathplace is fnished: basin, springhouse, dressing room, benches, willow structures, summer house, signs.

Realization: 2000-present
Firm: Pagony Landscape Architecture Studio, Ars Topia Foundation Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111
Category: community art +36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu
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Essences and connections [AP-09]
In Japan, at the Pacific Flora 2004 world horti-
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cultural exhibition in Shizuoka, the represen-
tatives of the invited countries were called
on to create gardens that reflected their
countries natural traditions. In the course of
the exhibit we had the opportunity to enrich
the picture of our country that is normally in
peoples minds. A garden can provoke many
feelings, it can be nourished by the past and
traditions and cultures, and all of this through
the prism of today. This is why we collected
those important elements that in sum total
appropriately symbolize Hungary. We made
an effort to create a garden that did not re-
quire much explanation, but rather provoked
emotions and atmosphere to express what
Hungary means to us in the beginning of the
21st century. Our most significant source was
the Danube, which divides not only the coun-
try but Budapest itself into distinctly different
areas. From the Danube westward there are
hills, while to the east the Great Plain, distinc-
tively flat lands with large, interconnected
spaces. The entrance with its wood and ba-
salt paving has a winding pattern symbolizing
the Danube, with the typical landscape ele-
ments on both its sides. The Hungarian gar-
den is traditionally defined by a fence, so this
is what the corncob fence references. From
the garden and landscape, inside the build-
ing there is signage, sounds and music to help
inform the visitor.
Title of work: Hungarian Garden

Realization: 2004
Designer: Pigment Studio
General contractor: Franciakert Ltd.
Lead planner: Adrienne Szalkai
Pigment Studio
Associates: Eszter Barna, Rka Kund, Serge Eyzat
Sznyeg street 3. Budapest, H-1011 Category: conceptual garden exposition
+36 20 383 9507 Architecture: Plffy Architects
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TJK Landart Group [AP-10]
Our group was formed in 2003 and
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is predominately of landscape archi-
tects, who seek to use artistic tools to
express thoughts on protecting our
landscape and environment. Our aim
is dual: partly to create a new sense
of the landscape as a forum for art;
also to attempt to build a bridge be-
tween the ecological thinking and our
mindless consumer culture. In three
words: we are idealists. Our studio
experiments were followed, first in
2004, by our premiere of our Art-
ists Green event at the Artists Val-
ley Festival in Drgd Basin, Balaton
Highland. Our work consists of inter-
preting the relationship of the urban
human beings connection to the
environment with the appearance
in nature of shocking, out-of-place
manmade elements. Our presenta-
tions take place in happenings in the
landscape and are temporary. In their
creation there is a basic role of both
natural factors and our audience it
happens together with them. The
process is the main thing the end
result is secondary. The hidden con-
nections in the landscape are what
we seek. Our creations are temporal
and erasable interventions into the
ecological system.
TJK Group
The groups members:
Balzs Almsi Ph.D, Gbor Bthory, Zsombor Krisztin Kiss, Tams Dmtr Ph.D., Wallenberg str.. 2. Budapest, H-1136
Rbert Kabai Ph.D., Ildik Rka Nagy Ph.D, Barnabs Szakcs +36 1 788 5111
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Plant and spatial installations [AP-11]
In the Szchenyi baths, the Palm House is meant to be a place that serves for relax- plants are placed in the high areas of the palmhouse. The epiphytic plants have
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ation during the day but can transform into an events site at night. In accordance their humidity needs met by a built-in system. They are planted in material capable
with this it was necessary to provide an open space that would accommodate vari- of absorbing a high level of humidity but still remaining lightweight. This is covered
ous types of events. And yet, the main point of a palm house derives from its rich with individually-pressed sheets of plastic. The individual plant installation is an ex-
plant life. This solution seeks to find the balance between these two, resting on periment in creating a new spatial structure that also creates a constantly-changing
the fact that many plants do not require space on the ground. The so-called cloud experience for those in the site, thanks to the constantly changing interplay of hu-
elements are based on a metal net surface. With the help of suspension wires the midity and sunlight.
Title of work: Szchenyi baths, Palm House

Firm: Jirny Group, UILA
Designer: Dominika Tihanyi
Contractor: Medence csoport
jirny Landscape Architects
Fixtures, light play for photos: Tobis Terebessy
Lrinc pap square 3. Budapest, H-1088 Dendrologist: Lszl Orlczi
+36 20 937 3202 www.ujirany.com Size of area: 374 square meters
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Public art in public spaces [AP-12]
In cooperation with the firm Rev-8 and its rehabilitation work in the district, the artis- The asphalt painting action took place in the Palace Quarter using street art tools. The
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tic action series we carried out in the Palace Quarter was meant to create an image for wallpaper patterns painted onto the asphalt is a reaction to manhole covers, parking
the neighborhood and establish a stable network system among the participants. The lanes, cracks. For example this is how a manhole cover becomes a framed picture. As a
benefit of this is a physical image based on local knowledge. Artistic acts create a com- continuation of the action architecture students using local culture and the theme of
munication interface with society that are closely in connection with the rehabilitation wind wrote quotes from Gyula Krdys work Windblown quotes onto the asphalt
going on in the neighborhood and which focuses attention on local values and po- surfaces. Local business owners and caf owners helped realize the living gallery
tential, thus activating the residents. Our goal is to reconstruct those communication by researching local history and finding ways to display it. The signs and the oral his-
spaces that are in the process of disappearing. The opportunities for human interac- tory help draw attention to local values. The inner courtyard program activates local
tion are continually being reduced, and society is becoming increasingly impersonal. resients by renovating their inner courtyards into gardens. The aim is to create such
It was part of the project to create such situations that reconceptualize the space for a community space that brings color into the residents everyday life and provides a
human relations. We were trying to determine the various urban image elements and space for community gatherings.
their physical manifestations.
Title of work: Palace Quarter artistic action series, Budapest, District VIII.
Realization: 2008-9
Firm: Uj Irny Group
Designers: Dominika Tihnyi, local residents, university students
Category: public space art Lrinc pap square 3. Budapest, H-1088
Target audience: residents, passers-by +36 20 937 3202 www.ujirany.com
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18th Century Baroque Gardens of Hungary
The book is the first comprehensive body of research about Hungarian Baroque dens of the time. In terms of ornamental gardens, like most of the other European
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garden history. It shows pictorial sources of Hungarys 18th century gardening and countries, Versailles was viewed as the non plus ultra, but the German influence can
its castle gardens as well as its hunting and vegetable gardens too. The gardens also be perceived in Hungarys Baroque gardens. Hungarys 18th century gardens
are discussed in terms of type, with all garden elements reviewed and explained. in relation to the European average remained almost entirely provincial. The lack
Among its two large units the first is the more comprehensive. It is reviews the topic of significant creations in addition to the modest economic circumstances may also
in the context of Europe and includes detailed explanations of the gardens along be blamed on too much enthusiasm for ever newer fashions. Aside from all this, in
with analysis. the second half of the century Hungarys garden arts reached out ever more to the
In Hungary, after liberation from the Turks, the conditions were favourable for Ba- European trends and the aristocracy was able to create pleasure grounds that could
roque gardening to begin blooming. This happened primarily in the then-capital, compete with the large gardens of Western Europe.
Bratislava, and in the areas that had not been under Turkish rule, as well as in
Transdaubia and in Slovakia what had then been Upper Hungary and the area
around the ancient capital, Buda. In Hungary it was only at the beginning of
the 18th century that the Versailles-influenced gardens began to come into ex-
istence and this was only in the middle of the century that they really spread In
this period we can see the slow transformation of the gardens. The embroidery
parterres slowly turned into mixed types (lawn-embroidery) and towards the
end of the era we can see purely lawn areas too. The most significant Hungar-
ian Baroque gardens are mostly from this period. From the last two decades
of the 18th century onwards the English Romantic garden style elements be-
gan to spear within the Baroque gardens and this becomes a transitional style
in the 1780s. In Hungary the French gardens are mostly modest, mixed-use
ornamental gardens. There are very few gardens in the country that reached
the level that was the average in Europe. It could well be that the plans show
expansive, expensive designs but the actual sites themselves only show drasti-
cally-reduced realizations. In Hungarian gardens, among them in the more im-
portant ornamental gardens, a small surface area is typical, which also meant
that only a few of the usual elements of a French Baroque garden could find
their place. The simple bosques were generally next to or behind the parterres
and usually in a row. Often they alternated with alleys or hedges. The modest
forms of these gardens of course does not mean that the gardens builders or
their contemporaries were unaware of the exemplary gardens of the time. We
can see patterns taken from the most excellent of the Western European gar-
Title of work: Pictorial Sources of Hungarys Baroque Gardens

Research: 1997-2007
Firm: Corvinus University of Budapest, Department of Garden Art
Author: Dr. Kristf Fatsar
Bibliographic description:
Department of Garden Art Dr. Kristf Fatsar: Hungarys Baroque Gardens,
Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6248 kertmuveszet.uni-corvinus.hu Helikon Publishing, Budapest 2008, 280 pages.
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Garden Archaeology
In the course of the preparatory work for the restoration of historic gardens archival which was determined later by excavation. The archaeological work at the English Gar-
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research usually runs in parallel with on-site archaeological work. Providing a basis for den in Tata sought to identify the location of several different specific elements of the
the on-site work needs to be done after a careful analysis of cartographic documents, sites as well as the onetime path system. At the Esterhzy Castle Garden of Cskvr,
using GIS. With their help it is possible to avoid errors typical in mapping historic sites many follies were constructed at the end of the 18th century, most of which have since
and develop an efficient system. In the course of geophysical surveys it is not neces- been destroyed or have disappeared, additionally the gardens later renovation meant
sary to damage the territory under examination since the instruments in use see that their original sites became completely uncertain. In order to clarify errors arising
under the surface. This method is well-suited for working in significant sites, like for from the various maps of the area it was necessary to identify the exact coordinates in
example at the Roman fortifications in Keszthely-Fenkpuszta, or in large-scale gar- order to find the site of the onetime glashouse, the Diana gate, or most of the details
dens. In some of the most significant Hungarian historic gardens we have carried out of the gardens path system. The discovery Gypsy House was a more complex task,
successful geophysical assessments, including the gardens of the Esterhzy Castle of which was ultimately only made possible by using a historic description compared
Cskvr and the Batthyny Castle of Bicske. A discovered object can be researched with indications on the site. The heretofore unknown Hermitage was discovered by
on the site once it has been identified on the map or found in geophysical surveys, the aforementioned coordinate points and field research done in the course of the
in order for the field researchers to find the precise spot to mark for excavation. In analysis. In 2005 excavations began in the Alley Wood that is the hunting grounds of
large gardens GPS is the best tool. The geophysical research or the on-site surveys is the Esterhzy Castle Garden of Cskvr, leading to the discovery of several other un-
followed by targeted digging, since the authenticity of the restoration of the site can expected finds, including the remnant of a hameau (folly village) that included minia-
depend on the researches use of all tools at their disposal. It was a geophysical survey tures of an Egyptian Pyramid and a windmill, as well as elsewhere in the garden the
that marked out the Batthyany castles rondos exact place, the precise structure of Alley Woods Hermitage and the Chinese pavilion that once graced the inner garden.
Title of work: Geophysical Surveys in Historic Gardens and Archaeological Sites of Hungary
Research years: 2002-2010
Lead researchers: Dr. Kristf Fatsar, Kroly Belnyesy Department of Landscape and Garden History
Author: Dr. Kristf Fatsar Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6248 kertmuveszet.uni-corvinus.hu
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TKA Project
The Faculty of Landscape Architecture in Corvinus University of Budapest initiat- projects longterm consequential goal is to create a broader framework for coopera-
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ed the TKA Project (Cultural Landscape Heritage Inventarisation and Mapping in tion with the professional stakeholders, civic activists and local residents, which will
Hungary) in 2009. The survey and research project encompasses the entire palett also continually ensure the ongoing collection of data on landmarks as well as its
of cultural and natural heritage, including already-known monuments as well as systemization, service to the public, publication and with this have a greater signifi-
many smaller, obscure ones such as bells, stone crosses and mosaic landscapes. The cance to the issues of cultural and natural protection. In summary the projects most
project not only helps researchers, municipalities and decisionmakers, but is also important result is to bring into existence a database that encompasses landscape,
readily accessible to anyone with an internet connection. Locals and those plan- natural and cultural landmarks and will contribute to making the landmarks better
ning travel can find the target areas hidden treasures and they can also provide known and also contribute to strengthening local identity and local sense of stew-
information to the database themselves. The TEKA project has lasted through 2010 ardship to the environment.
and its partner is the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Faculty
of Landscape Architecture and Regional Development, as well as
the Institute of Geodesy and Remote Sensing, the Ministry of En-
vironmental Protection and Water, the Office of Cultural Heritage
Protection, and the Cultural heritage Protection Specialty Office.
The projects general goal is to create a comprehensive inventory
that would cover the entire country and contribute to preserving
valuable landmarks and their heritage. The concrete aim is to pro-
vide the basis for the methodology of creating such a comprehen-
sive database, create the database itself, establish its operational
framework, maintenance and operation, and organize ongoing site
surveys. In addition to those sites protected by cultural or environ-
mental protection laws in the country, there are countless other
landmarks that are not of national significance but still remain im-
portant landmarks in local identity and tradition. Surveys so far have
shown that these unprotected landmarks are significantly larger in
number than the sites currently under protection, yet it is also clear
that their number owing to changes in economy, lifestyles ad also
because of lack of protection are rapidly declining. The database
not just integrates exist data on cultural and natural landmarks, but
it also uses new surveys as well as the participation of the public
to supplement existing data. The establishment of the data also in-
cluded a system plan and an operational/maintenance concept. The
Title of work: TKA Cultural Landscape Heritage Inventarisation and Mapping

Start of planning: 2009-2010
General contractor: Corvinus University of Budapest, Faculty of Landscape Architecture
Project leaders: Dr. Lszl Kollnyi, Dr. Zsolt Szilvcsku
Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development Expected realization: 2010-2012
Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6481 tajtervezes.uni-corvinus.hu Size of area: Hungarys borders
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Landscape protection in regional settlement plans
The distinction between landscape and scenery is of-
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ten difficult to define. In many languages the words are
one and the same. The scientific appreciation of land-
scapes and scenery began in the second half of the last
century. International literature shows many examples
of research of landscape scenery appreciation, visual-
aesthetic evaluations. The resulting landscape scenery
evaluation methods have primarily determined the land-
scapes quality by aesthetic value. The beauty of the
landscape scenery is, nonetheless, objectifiable. In spite
of the various types of theoretical understanding of land-
scape there are also many practically-oriented landscape
scenery evaluation methods used today in Europe. The
environmental impact studies required by the European
Union require an examination of the aesthetic impact
that would be brought about by planned infrastructure
developments. The European Landscape Accords also
require landscape or landscape scenery research and in-
ventory. In Hungary the 1996 and 1998 laws governing
regional development created the possibility to estab-
lish nationally or locally-significant protected landscape
areas. A generally-accepted method for establishing the
landscape scenery areas boundaries had not existed un-
til now, which means the boundaries established until
now lack a unified logic and differ greatly from one plan
to the other. The research has yielded a unified meth-
odology that is easily usable with individual plan types.
It is also economic and utilitarian. The method uses the
attributes of the area to be assessed (both cultural and
natural) in an aggregate evaluation, refined with the pro-
fessional contributions of the regional planner or land-
scape planner.
Title of work: Landscape protection zones in regional settlement plans

Research: 2008-2010
Lead researcher: Dr. Lszl Kollnyi
Authors: Dr. Lszl Kollnyi, Dr. Attila Csemez
Research type: Landscape protection Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development
Size of area: national (93 000 square kilometers) Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 36 1 482 6481 tajtervezes.uni-corvinus.hu
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Data archive of historic gardens
The Hungarian Historic Garden Archive came
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into existence in 1995 in the former Univer-
sity of Horticulture and Food Industry. The
archive is designed for ongoing collection
and interpretation of data related to historic
gardens. Currently its spatial information da-
tabase has the data on 1500 domestic gar-
dens and 350 from outside Hungarys bor-
ders. The list includes historic castle gardens,
arboretums, public parks and ecclesiastical
institutional gardens, but this is far from an
inclusive list. For example, now-vanished
or destroyed gardens are not included, nor
are the fin-de-siecle private villa gardens. As
regards the form of the data they are clas-
sified into four groups: tables of data, text
descriptions, images, and surveys. The basis
of the database if the historic garden data
sheet, which has information in 34 catego-
ries about the gardens includeing name,
address, town, county, accessibility, land
plot number, cultural or natural protection
status, type, owner/manager, main building,
history of garden, condition, ability to accept
visitors, etc. The datasheet was prepared by
two departments of Corvinus University of
Budapest. In addition to tables of data the
database contains more than 470 descrip-
tions of gardens. The number of historic
gardens and parks enjoying protected status www.historicgarden.net
is 296. There are also 520 gardens that are
associated with protected buildings.
Title of work: Data archive of historic gardens

Research: 1995-
Lead researcher: Dr. Lszl Kollnyi
Research group: Budapest Corvinus University
Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development, Department of Garden Art
Department of Landscape Planning and Regional Development Authors: Dr. Lszl Kollnyi, Dr. Kristf Fatsar
Villnyi street 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6481 tajtervezes.uni-corvinus.hu Size of area: 93 000 square kilometers (entire country)
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Research of historic gardens
Based on studies and experience in Britain and Austria, our firm was the very first in Hungary
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that adopted and adapted the methodology and form of conservation management plan.
This has resulted in a series of such as have established this as a pattern in this country. Today,
preparation of this kind plans in the case of historic gardens has now begun to be required in
Hungary by the heritage authority and certain EU funds. The main aspect of the methodol-
ogy is that a thorough historic research is prepared, the result of which is that all relevant
documentation can be easily reviewed and understood in a user-friendly form. The values
to be preserved are clearly assessed and described, and a basic conception and priorities of
the conservation are clearly shown. This gives a profound basis to the client, planner and au-
thorities alike and hastenes the preparation process. In Hungary Gbor lfldy a landscape
architect and garden historian is credited with introducing this methodology to Hungary
after receiving his MA degree in conservation at the University of York.
Conservation plans and restoration concepts prepared by Gbor Alfldy:
Gardens of the Hungarian National Museum, Budapest (with
Jnos Stirling), 1999
Fertd, Esterhzy Park, concept and preparatory study (2001)
as well as conservation plans for different parts of the gar-
dens (6 volumes) 2003-2006
Lovasberny, Czirky Park, with Balzs Bnyai, 2002
Doba-Somlvr, Erddy Park, 2007 (EUROPA NOSTRA MEDAL)
Fuzrradvny, Krolyi Park, (4 volumes) 2009
Hdervr Park (4 volumes), 2010
Mndok, Forgch Park (3 volumes) 2010
Somogyvr (4 volumes) 2010
Anarcs (4 volumes) 2010, with Anna Ecsedy
Other garden history research:
Historical research of Buda Royal Castle Gardens, Keszthely,
Hgysz, Tiszadob, Dg, Hatvan, Nagymgocs, Perbenyik,
Soponya-Nagylng, Kpcsny, Rjtkmuzsaj, Vajta,
Pilissznt and other parks
Bibliographies in garden history
Habsburg gardens in Hungary (2008)
MGUS KFT.
MAGUS Ltd.
Researcher/author: Gbor lfldy Krecsnyi street 5. Budapest, H-1025
Firm: MGUS Publishing and Garden Design Ltd. +36 20 317 5573 anna.ecsedy@gmail.com
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Research of Baroque gardens
Works: Preservation gave me the contract to prepare research on the gardens history and
Research Works
- Tracing the disappearance of Baroque garden sculpture as well as their origins the iconographic system of its statues. The history of the Baroque Bishops Gardens
Published: Acta Historiae Artium 2006 (Opus Mirable award) in Fertrkos resulted in a detailed construction history owing to the wealth of ex-
- Drassburg, Austria Zichy-Mesk Gardens. Documentation of the history of the tant archival material about the site.
gardens, 2007. Client: Bundesdenkmalamt, Vienna
- The bishops castle of Fertrakos and its garden. Scientific documentation,
2007. Client: Hungarian National trust of Historic Monuments, Budapest.
- Hungarian nobles residences and gardens in and around Vienna. Architectural
and garden architecture monuments, 1700-1940. Research from 2004. Kleb-
elsberg Scholarship, Vienna.
In the course of the research there was the
gathering of scientific documents related to
the restoration of historic gardens as well as
processing of general garden historic or gar-
den-related art historic questions primarily
related to the Baroque period.
From the standpoint of historic and pres-
ervation issues it is equally important and
exciting to research Baroque garden sculp-
tures, their origins and their fates. For ex-
ample in Gernyeszeg, Transylvania (today
Gorneti, Romania), well-known Baroque
statues have been traced through a number
of translocations and re-uses. The research
was published in a summary in 2006 and it
recieved Opus Mirabile Prize from the Art
History Committee of the Hungarian Acad-
emy of Sciences . The Gardens of Daufalva/
Drassburg, which was once within Hun-
garian borders, has uniquely retained its
original Baroque structure and its wealth of
statuary. The Austrian Office of Monuments
MGUS KFT.
Title of work: Baroque gardens, 17th and 18th century garden and garden sculpture research
MAGUS Ltd.
Researcher/author: Anna Ecsedy
Krecsnyi street 5. Budapest, H-1025 Firm name: MAGUS Publishing and Garden Design Ltd.
+36 20 317 5573 anna.ecsedy@gmail.com Time of research: 2002-2010
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Garden History Collection
This private collection, systematically amassed over a decade and a half, represents
Research Works
one of the countrys richest collections. In the last decade, research and documenta-
tion of the history of gardens as well as the preparation of conservation plans has
become virtually impossible without the search for and interpretation of historic data
and images. The collection has been an indispensable tool for individual garden resto-
rations as well as exhibitions, publications or large-scale summary or inventory work.
Data collection:
- Tens of thousands of archival and professional data about Hungarian gardens
and garden architects
- Garden designers or builders brochures and advertisements, 19-20 centuries
- Price lists from aristocratic tree nurseries
- Material from garden expositions
Postcard collection:
- 12,000 postcards, primarily of Hungarian gardens from the 19th century to the
present (country house parks, villa gardens, public parks, bath parks, hospital
gardens, factory gardens, etc)
Graphic collection
- Prints about gardens, 17th-20th centuries
- Individual graphics about gardens (ink and pencil drawings, watercolors, 18th-
20th centuries)
Photo collection
- Several hundred archival photographs, mainly of Hungarian gardens, 19th and
20th centuries
- Photos by the archive owner of domestic and foreign historic gardens, more
than 50,000
Coins or medals
- Domestic and foreign garden medals, 19th-20th centuries
Library
- More than 1,000-volume professional library of Hungarian and international
garden history professional literature and old garden design books (18th-20th
century)
MGUS KFT.
MAGUS Ltd.
Title of work: Garden History Collection Krecsnyi street 5. Budapest, H-1025
Owner: Gbor Alfldy, Magus Publishing and Garden Arts +36 20 317 5573 anna.ecsedy@gmail.com
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Research Works Danube branch mappation
The European Unions TEN-T program seeks to reinforce the

marine routes of the Main-Rhine-Danube in the area of in-
ternational shipping. The intervention sensitively affects the
Hungarian section of the Danube, which is a bottleneck in the
transportation line from a maritime standpoint.. Is it possible
to preserve and even develop the ecological values with all the
new engineering interventions and works that would burden
the river, or will the planned boating routes just serve to fur-
ther degrade the river? It was to this question that we sought
the answer. The VTK Innosystem Aquaprofit VITUKI-ECO Co.
consortium received the commission in 2006 to prepare a feasi-
bility study entitled Improving the navigability of the Danube,
which is the founding document for the greatest modifications
to the river in 200 years. In this work ECOPLAN was commis-
sioned by VTK Innosystem to prepare recommendations in the
document Protecting the natural shoreline ecological reha-
bilitation tasks. The basis of the work in the face of a lack
of current surveys our firm carried out a complex research
work involving connecting every Hungarian branch of the Dan-
ube into a digital river morphology database. Using our own
technology of GPS/GIS/BIDATA, we created a comprehensive
database of the entire domestic Danube branch system. The
recommendations for rehabilitation that we prepared with
agreement with the authorities established the branches ba-
sic rehabilitation parameters and contributed to the addition of
a 7 billion HUF rehabilitation cost being incorporated into the
navigation route development program.
Title of work: Survey of Danube branch systems

Year of research: 2005-2007
Lead researcher: Dr. Tams Rcz
Firm: koplan GIS Ltd.
Authors: Dr. Tams Rcz, Dr. Zoltn Alexay, Dr. Balzs Kevey, Sndor Bardczi,
koplan GIS Ltd.
Dniel Rcz, Balzs Tth, Zoltn Sallay, Tams Deme, Endre Kormendy, gnes Tams
Vadrzsa street 23. Pilisszentlszl, H-2009 Type of research: Complex mapping, hydrological, landuse, ecological, biological
www.okoplangis.hu Number of branches researched: 56 (28 branch system)
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Green surface cover and surface temperature analysis
The aim of the research was to determine the relationship between changes in the - Gbor, Jombach, Ongjerth 2007: Change in biological activity in Budapest and
Research Works
green surface cover of Budapest and its environs and its relation to surface tem- its agglomeration between 1990 and 2005, 4D Landscape Architecture Periodi-
perature between 1990 and 2005. The research used multispectral satellite images cal, number 4, pages 21-27
analyzed in a geographical information system. We used images taken by the TM - Ongjerth 2008: An examination of Budapests green surface cover, Falu-Vros-
sensor of LANDASAT 5 on July 23rd 1990 and August 1st 2005. Regi 2008, number 1, pages 30-37
- Gbor, Jombach 2008: The relationship of the intensity of green surface cover and
Publications related to the research: urban temperature in Budapest, Falu Vros Regi 2008, number 1, pages 31-36
- Gbor, Jombach, Ongjerth 2006: A Measurement of Budapests Green Surface - Gabor, Jombach 2010: The relation between the biological activity and
Condition Using Satellite Images, 4D Landscape Architecture Periodical, Num- land surface temperature in Budapest, Applied Ecology and Environmental
ber 4, pages 15-22 Research 7 (3) pages 241-251
Title of work: Changes in the green surface cover of Budapest and Agglomeration between 1990-2005,
connections between surface temperature and vegetation cover
Years of research: 2006, 2008
Client: Studio Metropolitana
Firm: Greentree Studio
Greentree Studio
Authors: Pter Gbor, Sndor Jombach, Richrd Ongjerth
Type of research: Remote sensing, satellite image analysis Hegeds Gy. street 50. Budapest, H-1133
Covered area: approx 2 450 sq km +36 -1-339-4404 www.greentree.hu
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Prize Winning Creations
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Design for Uranium Citys Main Square, Pcs competition [PWC-01]
The Uranium Miners square: Our aim was to give the two halves of the
square visual and functional connection, that is, create a visually transpar-
ent and interrelated square. This unification is partly through a formal sense
by creating a rectangular space of high-quality limestone paving that con-
nects the two parts. The relative emptiness reinforces the representational
character of the area. We did not envision significant changes relative to
the squares current condition. We concentrated on reinforcing the char-
acter of the buildings surrounding the square and expanding their sphere.
Szilrd Le park: The park was expanded into a quadrilateral order us-
ing the areas structural, linear and functional intersections. 1. In order
to achieve this the heavily-trafficed crossaxis, along the citys main traffic
route, the squares long-reaching and narrow area the celebratory, less
intensive functionalitas supports the formal connection with the square.
2. The parks western area follows the formal contination of the apartment
houses there with a shady leisure area designed for intensive use with
patterned tree plantings. 3. In the parks south area we sought to place
the intensive recreational areas. This is partly the playground but also the
more closed-in sport areas. 4. In the parks middle area there is a large
interdependent surface with minimal planting. The unified lawn surface
will be netted owing to precipitation. This area is the representative part
of the park.
Title of work: Pcs-Uranium City main square and connecting public spaces plan
Balzs Almsi Ph.D
Year of Award: 2007
Kakkuk street 18/A. Budapest, H-1116 Authors: Balzs Almsi, Antal Gergely, Betrix Bcs, Veronika Fally,
+36 30 363 0691 Mt Srospataki, Szilvia Tnczos, Rita Varga
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Prize-winning creations

PWC-02
PWC-03 PWC-04
1. Ferenc Reitter Prize Szent Istvn Basilica environs and district V work, Budapest [PWC-02]
2. Europa Nostra prize Karasz utca-Klauzl tr, Szeged [PWC-03]
3. Pro Architectura Prize Holocaust Museum Garden, Budapest [PWC-04] Bocskai street14. Budapest, H-1114
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Kossuth square, Budapest [PWC-06]
The objective of the plan was to use the original idea of Steindl
to create a triple square but tailor it to contemporary needs
within realistic borders, rationally, feasibly. Instead of propos-
ing radical changes we sought to create a concept that takes
into account all existing values and traditional functions and
puts them into a unified frame. In enumerating the functions
naturally protocol has its place: state events, memorials. But
of at least equal significance is its importance as a tourist site,
for there is no tourist that would not seek out what is cer-
tainly the most famous Hungarian building. At the same time
political gatherings, gatherings of protest or support also find
space here. Kossuth square is the main square of the coun-
try. It is possible that Heroes Square is better known and in
many senses and for many more symbolic, yet, the highest
decisionmaking body, the square of Parliament, where the na-
tional flag flies, merits the title of Main Square. What is a main
square meant to be, and whats it good for? In addition to
todays general practice (state events, protocol, tourism) pri-
marily the citizens of the city (in broader sense, and here: the
country) should be able to meet freely here with each other
at any event of their choosing. If it rains or the wind blows: in
peace, in safety, with maximum acceptance and respect for
each other, in the happy knowledge of unity.
Year of prize: 2007

Firm name: Budapest Corvinus University, Garden and Open Space Planning Department
Designers: Dr. Imre Jmbor, Dr. Pter Istvn Balogh, Balzs Almsi Ph.D., Beatrix Bcs,
Department of Garden and Open Space Design Luca Csepely-Knorr, Veronika Fally, Veronika Terp, Eszter Varga, Csaba Kiss
Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6288 kszt.uni-corvinus.hu Award: Third prize
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Green space of Balaton shore student competition [PWC-07]
The national regional planning authorities along with Budapest Corvinus University

Garden and Settlement Architecture Department issued a competition for fourth
and fifth year landscape architecture students concerning the Balaton shore re-
habilitation. The competition covered those areas of the lakeshore in the lakes
rehabilitation feasibility study that were designated as green spaces and called for
a longterm plan taking into account both the built and natural environment. The
goal was to create green spaces rich with functions and preserve natural attributes
and call attention to the importance of green spaces as part of a livable, attrac-
tive community and the protection of nature and the environment. Each work was
prepared in a different site and thus could only be evaluated in relation to the indi-
vidual sites. The shore and the sight of the water was of overwhelming importance
in terms of land use and arrangement of functions and connection of spaces. Most
of the works included very worthy solutions and proposals, and these can further
be used in the planning process. The competition proved that the waterfront green
areas can be discovered with fairly simple tools and can be made attractive to the
community through a variety of programs, while retaining their green surface, land-
scape and ecological values. From the 18 works there was one first and second
prize, three each of third and fourth prizes.
Title of work: Balatonvilgos, Balatonlelle,

brahmhegy waterfront green space open space design plan
Year of award: 2006
Competition organizer: National Regional Development Office, Regional Settlement Department,
and Corvinus University of Budapest Department of Garden and Open Space Design
Firm: Corvinus University of Budapest, landscape architect,
garden and open space planning concentration
Designers: Fanni Dmtr and Sndor Liziczai, Beatrix Bcs, Veronika Terp, Eszter Varga, Mt Pcsi Department of Garden and Open Space Design
Awards: First pize, Third prize Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6288 kszt.uni-corvinus.hu
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Rday Cult Street - student competition [PWC-08]
At the request of Ferencvros Municipality (under the management of Rday Book-
house owner Gyrgy Orbn) the Mhely Planning and Consultation Office, the Hungar-
ian Architecture periodical and the Moholy-Nagy Applied Arts College Department of
Product Design issued a student design competition. The objective of the competition
was to extend the idea of the cult street, emphasizing the streets natural attributes
and discovering innovative ways to integrate the streets cultural institutions, work-
shops and businesses into a self-strengthening network. Furthermore it sought to make
the quarters pedestrian area continue with colorful cultural and gastronomic offerings
and create a tourist center in inner Ferencvros. The organizers were looking for ideas
and concepts that spoke to the concept of spreading the cult street into a comprehen-
sive, detailed, cultural and touristic program that would reveal the natural assets of the
area, using innovative
open space solutions
and tools. All Hungarian
architecture, landscape
architecture, planning,
product design and oth-
er design students were
invited to take part. 35
submissions were re-
ceived. In addition to
three purchases and 10
plans whose costs were
reimbursed there were
two awards and two first
prizes given. The first
prize plans were both
from the landscape ar-
chitecture faculty, two
fourth-year students,
Andrea Angyal and Judit
Frischmann.
Title of work: Inner Ferencvros New axis:

Rday Kultucca the future of the tourist and cultural quarter.
Year of award: 2009
Competition organizer: Budapest District IX municipality
Firm: Budapest Corvinus University, Garden and Open Space Planning Department
Department of Garden and Open Space Design Designers: Andrea Angyal, Judit Frischmann, fourth year landscape architecture students
Villnyi str. 35-43. Budapest, H-1118 +36 1 482 6288 kszt.uni-corvinus.hu Award: First pize (both)
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Gregersen Circus [PWC-09]
In accordance with the competition this design is in harmony with the surrounding cultural institutions

and seeks to fit into them appropriately. Above and beyond this it uses a broad range of urban spatial
planning tools to harmonize the forms of the past with the modern world. The basic goal is to create a
spatially-contemporary, elegant space using noble materials and strong structure. In creating it the con-
nections with the broader area, the functional needs of the surrounding buildings and the structures
themselves represented a triple set of criteria to be satisfied. The structure of the square is based on
surfaces that cover and weave into each other. The area is suited for events that attract a large number of
people, just as it is for casual everyday gatherings. The central area with its elaborate paving architecture
is free of any dividing walls and because of the openness of the space and the distances, it can create a
large sense of space. The central square is a regular rectanglular area that builds on the trinity of water,
light and sound. Around the Ziggurat the main attraction comes from the lawn, the water feature and the
flag area. To the east an exhibit area, water feature and a water gate may be seen. There are information
boxes at the connection with the Somlay Artr walkway, within which multimedia interfaces give infor-
mation about programs or events in the individual buildings.
Title of work: The Gregersen Circus landscape architecture plan

Budapest, District IX Millennium City Center Competition
Year of award: 2004
Garten Studio
Designers: Istvn Steffler, Veronika Ppai, Judit Tarcsnyi
Firm: Garten Studio Ltd. Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016
Award: Shared first prize +36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu
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Kopaszi dike [PWC-10]
In Budapest the segment of the Danube
river at Lgymnyos was regulated at the
end of the 19th century, its flow tight-
ened and regulated by parallel works.
The Kopaszi dike is part of this work. The
Danubes height varies by 8.5 meters
and part of the area is within the flood
protection line. This duality was an im-
portant consideration in the planning
process. The movement of the water
was a determining factor in selecting
the plants and the areas that are usually
under water were planted with native
shore plants. In the higher areas we used
a much broader selection of plants. The
dike itself is 1 kilometer long and on aver-
age 50 meter wide, its eastern side runs
steeply along the Danubes main branch.
There were 15 pavilion structures built
on the dike, and the promenade was de-
signed around them in a zig-zag line with
wood paving. In some areas it is aboveg-
round as a bridge. The water stage flat-
ing at the corner of the bay is overlooked
by the planked terrace system that runs
up the side of the bank in waves. Next to
the theatre is a reception area that is the
first area people encounter when com-
ing from nearby Andalg street. On the
northern strip there are two lookouts
and between them a barrier-free, cas-
cading Danube shore promenade.
Title of work: Kopaszi-dike Lgymnyosi Bay revitalization

Year of award: 2008, 2009
Garten Studio
General planner: 12a Architects Office
Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016 Designers: Istvn Steffler, Borbla Salg, Dniel Kontra
+36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu Awards: Pro Architectura, XI Hungarian Property Developers Award, Budapest Architecture Award
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Megyer City Centre, Pcs [PWC-11]
Pcs is Europes Cultural Capital of 2010, and

in accordance with this three different central
areas of the city will be rejuvenated. Among
these is the Megyer area, the subject of the
competition. The competition was in the con-
text of the subprogram Public Spaces and
Parks Renovation (more aesthetic, urban,
open, inspiring, multifunctional parks and
squares) and its four goals: community build-
ing, strengthening of urban character, preser-
vation of individual urban architecture char-
acter and improvement of quality, as well as
touristic and economic development.
Megyer is the centre of South-Pcs, which is
also the center for cultural, educational and ar-
tistic institutes. In the course of planning it was
important to offer a broad spectrum of possi-
bilities of use. We also wanted to strengthen
and make more clear its existing functions. We
planned that the entire area should be protect-
ed, insulated from through traffic, with a trans-
parent structure and layout. We created three
large units which included the cultural axis, the
commerce axis and the rest area. Within these
we created larger and smaller units. The cul-
tural axis included an open air events area, a
market area, an agora and a water- and light
feature area. The leisure zones parts include
an area for elderly people to play sports, a cy-
clists resting area, thematic playgrounds for
the disabled, a playground for different ages,
and information points.
Title of work: Pcs-Megyer central areas and adjacent areas, competition

Year of award: 2008
Garten Studio
Designers: Istvn Steffler, Rita Remeczki, Franciska Helfrich, Zoltn Sthli, Istvn Bokker
Firm: Garten Studio Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016
Award: Second prize +36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu
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Uranium City, Main square [PWC-12]
Our basic idea was that the two central areas (the
Uranium Miners square and the area around the
17-storey building) be created as one unit, that is,
elevating these urban elements from their subor-
dinate role to their appropriate place and giving
them a new expression for contemporary times.
We felt it was our task to create a new value from
this urban square that was worn-out and had fall-
en from its once-high place, renewing it in such a
way that in addition to maximal functionality we
would make the connection between the space
and the architecture and its uses. The concept
rested on two pillars: preservation and change. To
preserve, and emphasize the main squares archi-
tectural, urban, green space and cultural values;
to change the outdated structures, to seek the
optimal proportion between paving and green,
dynamic and calm. We also wanted to spice this
up with artistic tools appropriate to the European
City of Culture title. The centre of Urnvros, in
our understanding, does not break away from its
roots it is harmonic, accommodating, inclusive.
It is tender, spirited, exciting. In its use it is easy to
navigate, but appropriately broad. Its style avoids
the traps of superficial retro or minimalism. The
comprehensive renewal of Pcs calls for higher
quality and a more contemporary approach in
public spaces. Since the square only exists in the
context of its surrounding buildings, the design is
predicated on the connections to the surround-
ing architecture but the design does not miss its
playful elements either.
Title of work: Pcs-Urnvros main square and connecting public areas, competition
Year of award: 2007
Garten Studio
Designers: Gyrgy Szloszjr, Borbla Salg, Dniel Kontra
Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016 Firm: Garten Studio
+36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu Award: Third prize
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buda, Main square [PWC-13]
In our approach, the Main square does not break away from its roots as the center inner square is the planned water architecture a system of spouts sunken into the

of the district it is harmonic, restrained, inclusive. Its size and layout make it per- paving that create an attractive appearance. The strip in front of City Hall is designed
fect for events, but it also includes different rooms for various uses. Its style avoids to accommodate periodic, permit-only east-west traffic. In the area around the stat-
superficial historicization or excessive minimalism. Basically Main square and Holy ues of umbrella-holders we created a novel water feature playing on the well-known
Spirit square are treated as one unit, opening up their inner areas to create a larger sculptures with a system of shallow pools meant to be like water puddles. In front
unit, and also creating a new circulation system. The central area of Main square has of the high school on Holy Spirit square, we imagined the most dramatic structural
a dual alley of distinctively-shaped trees, which provides a feeling of protection and changes. We reconceptualized the space as a more regular, geometric space, on an
shade to the benches. The dense, patterned plantings create a micro-space that pro- equal par with Main square, with its emphatic point being the Holy Trinity statue.
vides a sense of intimacy to those stopping to rest here. The other emphasis of the
Title of work: buda Main square and surrounds,

urban architecture and environmental transformation ideas competition
Year of award: 2008
Place: purchase
Garten Studio
Firm: Garten Studio
Designers: Gyrgy Szloszjr, Rita Remeczki, Eszter Dande Szentes Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016
Associates: Bokt-Terv Ltd., Istvn Bokker +36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu
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In considering the square in the context of
its history we propose restoring the original
concept of Steindl, which means that the one-
time Parliament square would again create a
unity between building and landscape. This
triple garden, triple square concept is visible
in our design, which we tried to tailor to ac-
commodate contemporary uses and circum-
stances. The triple square means first the
northern, second the southern currently
chopped-up, self-standing spaces -- then
third the buildings eastern side with its two,
dysfunctional areas. The eastern unit is to be
a space in front of the entrance to Parliament
with larger decorative pavings, divided into
two parterres. In front of the buildings north-
ern and southern facades there would be sep-
arate parterres. In creating the four parterres
we sought to create formal unity. The squares
onetime forms are not brought back, instead,
we tried to look at the original concept with
the eyes of today. In the course of planning
our goal was to create a restrained, simple,
easily-navigable set of parterres and spaces.
The paths are straight and clearly designate
the connections. The boundaries of the green
areas would be designated by broad, impos-
ing edging. It is our intention to harmonize
the triple squares pavings with the Parlia-
ment building, and unify the square. In terms
of material use we employed classic and mod-
ern elements together.
Title of work: Kossuth square open competition

Year of award: 2007
Garten Studio
Designers: Gabriella Vastagh, Gyrgy Szloszjr, Edina Massny, Rita Remeczki, Zoltn Sthli
Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016 Firm: Garten Studio
+36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu Award: special purchase
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Villa Barabs [PWC-15]
The classicist villa, once the summer home to the portrait painter Mikls Barabs,

Is one of the one-story villas from the one-time hilly vineyards of Buda. In the
course of time it was expanded with new structures added, and eventually it
began to deteriorate. In 2000 the district issued a competition for the build-
ings reconstruction with new, community-oriented functions. Pter Basas plans
called for the building to get its historic glory back, while its surroundings would
go through radical changes. The new structures are primarily underground. The
garden between the villa building and the street is in harmony with classical
architecture. The classical, simple walking path system leads past the bubbling
fountain to the building complex. The rear garden, in accordance with the con-
tours of the site, consists of increasingly higher garden sections. The garden can
easily be navigated owing to the walking paths and the large, interconnected
green spaces. There is a sunken events area, above which a rectangular planting
bed creates the transition from the buildings to the more organic rear gardens.
The villa has gained its rightful place in Budapests artistic and cultural life with
its events and exhibitions.
Title of work: Barabs villa

Year of award: 2003
General planner: Pter Basa
Garten Studio
Designers: Gabi Vastagh, Gyrgy Szloszjr, Rita Remeczki
Firm: Garten Studio Czak street 13. Budapest, H-1016
Award: Europa Nostra +36 1 212 7365 www.gartenstudio.hu
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Neverending summer and happy moods closed to the Gyula Castle [PWC-16]
The central point of the site is a family aquatic center that
operates all the year round. The facilitys garden is under
natural protection and therefore the possibilities for rede-
sign were quite restricted. By removing 16-18 of the exist-
ing trees a special opportunity arises to realize the design,
because this means an individual value can be created. In
the area to be planned the cut trees would be compen-
sated for with the planting of 76 medium or large-sized
deciduous trees as well as a 5000 square meter roof gar-
den and a 2800 square meter green roof. In addition to the
aquatic facilities there is a need for dry land features as
well. This is important for the entertainment of children
who are afraid of the water, so that there be a place for
them within the facility where they can entertain them-
selves. The playground is of 100 square meters and adjoins
the open area where anti-slip, colored rubberized paving
also would include some interactive water playground
equipment. The inside and outside playgrounds offer areas
divided by age group.
Title of work: The development of the Gyula Castle Garden, competition

Year of award: 2008
Firm: Kert-vonal Planning Studio Unlimited Co.
Szentes street 63a. Budapest, H-1147 Designers: Katalin Papp, Jnos Szab
+36 20 356 5083 www.kertvonal.hu Award: Second prize
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Eger Symphony [PWC-17]
It is a urban symphony from the 21st century splendid playful dance steps, with Movement 1: main motive, slow. Tradition and contemporary pomp, Dob square

the main motive: the pomp of the Baroque and the pleasantness of a Mediterranean Movement 2: leading, slow movement: connecting link, counterpoint Halpiac square
small town, in harmony. The basic tone: Dob square, as an emphatic main square. Movement 3: minuet. Dance steps bursting into waves. The green gems along Eger
The proposal places the emphasis on this central square. This is the absolute start- creek.
ing point, the beginning tone. From here radiates and flows the feeling that spreads Movement 4: rondo: rhythmic (slow-fast) progress street network
through the city. The concept creates a collection point at Dob square. The square Additional: folksong interpretation: around the Eger creek. The broad lines of the
opens up on the surface doing so in such a way that it stays unified in itself. The formal structure woven by the symphony dissolve as in a pure, simple pentatonic melody.
structure is not just a recreation of the squares stern, Baroque closedness, but rather
suggests an opening up. The regular area of the square near the Atrium department
store building is dissolved into the irregular forms of the green space elements that
are strung like beeds onto the stream.
Title of work: Dob square and environs architectural reconstruction, competition

Year of award: 2008
Firm: Kert-Vonal Planning Studio Unlimited. Co.
Designers: Katalin Papp and Dr. Katalin Nagy, Jnos Szab Szentes street 63a. Budapest, H-1147
Award: Special purchase from competition +36 20 356 5083 www.kertvonal.hu
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Uranium City main square, Pcs [PWC-18]
The area consists of Ybl Mikls street and Szilrd Le park and their area. The main spatial layout of
the area is from Nendvich Andor street along Ybl street to Szilrd Le park. The space is constantly
opening up, starting from the inner areas along the promenade to the renewed Urnbnysz square,
where the closed spatial walls have been opened up to the buildings and create a more open, central
space.
In the new spatial structures we added new functions to add life to the space. Instead of the earlier
commercial functions on Ybl street in the one-story buildings and the building next to the Mecsek
Department Store, we proposed opening restaurants and cafes. We also significantly promoted pe-
destrian transit and community functions. This was the aim of creating the park, the space and Ybl
streets traffic. We created alleys of trees on both sides of Ybl street, ptk street and Urnbnysz
square, along with walking paths. Along Epitk street we put the existing plants into elevated plant-
ing beds and gave the street paving similar to that on the promenade. The structure of Urnbnysz
square is given variety by its paving architecture. The outside of the square includes raised planting
beds and we also created exhibition spaces with wooden seating. In front of the postal building a
water promenade goes along the other side by the tower house, vertically connecting the two units.
The new form o fthe park follows the principle of unifying space, nonetheless it dissolves the larger
green spaces and softens the built elements. The parks optical center is a sculpture garden that will
be an interactive space for meetings, leisure, exhibits or play, with geometrically-patterned seating
walls, statues and shaped trees.
Title of work: Pcs, Design for Urnvros main square and connecting areas
Year of award: 2007
Korz Tervezsi Stdi
Trkvsz street 97-97B/28. Budapest, H-1025 Designers: Balzs Grabner, Dnes Terhes, Zsuzsa Burmeister, Levente Szab
+36 20 292 8646 www.korzostudio.hu Award: Second prize
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Main Square, buda [PWC-19]
In the course of the planning process we sought to create the conditions for

the social, economic, cultural and environmental potential of buda. The
planning areas axis goes from Szentllek square to Main Square along a prom-
enade, the placing of which is determined by the outbuildings of the Zichy
castle as they are the largest spatial walls in the area. The promenade strings
together and connects the various spaces and elements. In the area of the
umbrella statues we connect the space to Main Square both in terms of paving
and in terms of unified space. The promenade leading to the statues prepares
visitors for the experience they are about to have. We placed new functions
into the new spatial system as well as meeting places, seating and the devel-
opment of existing restaurants and cafes with new terraces. The current docu-
ments office is replaced by an outdoor terrace, so that, the office would find
another space within the castle. The restaurant function and its expansion
would increase the number of visitors to the area. Our concepts main point
is that the functions strengthen each other and we harmonize the restaurants
and cafes with the public exhibition areas. Szentllek square receives a basi-
cally youthful, modern new kind of street furniture and we increase its traffic
with periodic exhibitions. We
also suggest outdoor revolving
chairs for the square, which at
night would be illuminated and
make the space more interac-
tive. Along the axis of the prom-
enade we placed fountains at
emphatic points, enhancing the
rhythm of the path. The castles
significant mass is enhanced
by columnar trees. With this
treatment of Main Square we
sought to suit the design to the
existing spatial walls and create
a classic, representative square.
Title of work: buda Main Square and environs urban design and environmental planning
Year of award: 2008
Korz Tervezsi Stdi
Designers: Balzs Grabner, Dnes Terhes, Dra Takcs, Levente Szab Trkvsz street 97-97B/28. Budapest, H-1025
Place: first +36 20 292 8646 www.korzostudio.hu
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Szchenyi square, Pcs [PWC-20]
In the course of the planning process
we sought to create a square that would
have multiple uses and function well for
a long time. We also kept in mind the
sites existing attributes including its
spatial connections, existing plantings,
current functions, and also the new de-
mands of a 21st century population and
the European Cultural Capital of 2010.
We sought to create visual connections
to weave together the squares and
streets with unified material use and
techniques to bring out the squares
natural beauty. We wanted to increase
the amount of leisure and hospital-
ity facilities as well as the shading and
the variety of water surfaces, while still
keeping most of the original statuary
and plantings. We also sought to make
it possible to have seasonal exhibitions
and enhance pedestrian and cycling
transit and barrier-free circulation for
the disabled. Finally, we wanted to up-
grade the public transit and eliminate
car traffic. We proposed a square that
would reference the city centres new
identity and invest it with new elements
that would fill it with life and bring plea-
sure to everyone who lives in the area.
We wanted to give Szchenyi square
and with it Pcs a representative ap-
pearance.
Title of work: Pcs city centre renewal

Year of award: 2008
Designers: Barnabs Szakcs, Judit Rka Esztergomi, Katalin Hlatky Komlsn, Tnde Jger,
Wallenberg str. 2. Budapest, H-1136 Krisztina Jvori, Franciska Szab, Gbor Fehr, Eszter Tth, Mt Srospataki
+36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu Award: Special purchase
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Megyer Garden City, Pcs [PWC-21]
The Megyer Garden City area of Pcs issued a very daring competition

involving creating a new public space and public park where there is cur-
rently a bus station. This is a very visible change of function that hopefully
will initiate an economic and community renewal as well. For this it was
necessary to place special focus on creating meeting places that are suit-
able for all generations and social groups, that give everyone a place.
The underused areas must be incorporated into the city fabric and serve
as a sort of prevention against ghettoisation or the slumification process.
It is an important task to increase recreational opportunities for all ages.
Since the area was built the social composition of the area has changed
considerably and the current spatial structure is not in harmony with con-
temporary demographics. The renovation of public areas must also offer
an opportunity for involving private capital. In the long term with modifi-
cation of the zoning plan, the entire stretch of Csontvry street could be
renewed in a such way that the existing commercial structures be razed
and new, more contemporary and unified ones be created, resulting in a
new city centre and a fundamental change in quality.
Title of work: Megyer neighborhood central square and areas

Year of award: 2008
Designers: Barnabs Szakcs, Judit Rka Esztergomi, Katalin Hlatky, Tnde Jger,
Franciska Szab, Eszter Tth, Rka Tth, Ilona Boda, Tams Dmtr, Kata Vonnk Wallenberg str. 2. Budapest, H-1136
Award: First prize +36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu
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Cseri Park, Kaposvr [PWC-22]
This competition, issued by the city govern-
ment, offered a unique and unfortunately
rare opportunity for professional achieve-
ment. The nearly 20 hectare park was to
be reconstructed including the creation of
an adventure park, featuring a rich array of
functions and an admission gate system. In
addition to this there were to be sport and
skate facilities and the complete reorganiza-
tion of the parks spatial structure. The park is
1 kilometer from the citys centre. Infrastruc-
ture makes it possible for pedestrian or cycle
transit to the park. This justified creating an
entrance and reception area on the north-
east side of the park so that those arriving
from the city would first encounter the most
striking side of the park. We retained the
main emphasis of the parks original layout,
the central axis of lawn. From the entrance
area and the main axis there is an undulat-
ing pedestrian walk that connects the parks
various units: the adventure park, the adven-
ture playground, the skating facilities and the
sports facilities. Various pedestrian walkways
exit the main axis to lead to the other parts
of the park. Our goal was to create a multi-
functional park where people of every age
group could have their recreational needs
satisfied. The younger groups could enjoy the
adventure park, which is the most emphatic
element of the site.
Title of work: Kaposvr, Cseri Park reconstruction, adventure park design

Year of award: 2006
General planner: Lptk-terv landscape Architects
Lead planner: Barnabs Szakcs
Wallenberg str. 2. Budapest, H-1136 Additional designers: Katalin Hlatky, Franciska Szab, Rka Judit Esztergomi, Boldizsr K, Tibor Szab
+36 1 788 5111 www.leptek.hu Award: First prize
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Rehabilitation of Peoples Park, Berettyjfalu [PWC-23]
The nationally-advertised competition called for two separate tasks: The rehabilitation of the

downtown area, and the rehabilitation of Peoples Park.
As landscape architects we received a free hand for determining a new concept for Peoples
Park, which is why we chose the second assignment. Our plan was purchased.
The park is far from the city centre and is next to an artificial lake, next to which there is a small
grove and an inner forest area, which gives favorable conditions for further development. The
competitions issuers required that the area around the water should not play a large part in
the plan, and they also determined that the design should focus around the creation of a new
playground and a forest walk. Our illustrations of the wooden playground equipment and the
walk offer a glimpse into the plan. The planned walk would be along the existing, well-used
trail, made of simple, rustic stone pavings. From the walkway we created geometric spaces in a
rhythmic, regular pattern with seating areas. The pavilion is a simple structure with beams and
steel-framed canvas. The bench is curved, rustic and made of whole stumps, a unique piece of
furniture. The lamps are of Cor-ten steel. In the centre of the playground is a multifunctional
reception area, from which the walk begins. This central gathering place is paved and furnished.
The playground is furnished
with basic equipment. There
are planks under which chil-
dren can duck into giant
steel pipes. In the inner area
the forest can be further
enhanced with different ac-
tivities, but given its size and
the fact that it is surrounded
by buildings, we recom-
mend that intensive use be
refrained from. In the area
directly around the lake it
would be worth adding some
atmospheric elements, even
though the competition re-
quirements discouraged this.
Mundus Viridis Ltd.

Title of work: Berettyjfalu Rehabilitation of Peoples Park
Year of award: 2009 Kiss Ern street 30/a. Nyregyhza, H-4400
Award: purchase +36 42 400 112 www.mundus.hu
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Private garden, Nyregyhza [PWC-24]
Upon first visiting the site, we noticed two things: The buildings modern, restrained architec-
tural style and quality materials gave us a strong direction to continue in, and the main walkways
pavings, gate entrances, etc. were already realized. Therefore, our work was largely confined to
the plantings.
Front garden
The determining elements of the garden are the repeating rows of red barberry that run perpen-
dicular to the entrance walk. The pavement leading to the houses main entrance is also defined
by a row of columnar Carpinus betulus. The buildings street faade is asymmetrical and the row
of trees are in front of the more strongly asymmetrical areas. The large surface counterbalances
the deciduous trees slender tall forms.
Center area
From the building going south in a narrow lane we see red maples with their generous crowns.
From this are spherical-crowned cherry trees in a row, which follow the gardens southern fenc-
ing all the way to the row of linden trees in the east. Under the cherry trees are colourful pe-
rennials and groundcovers, which run to the other side of the pavement that runs along the
building. The area in front of the terrace has uniform planters with repeating patterns of plants.
Eastern area, rear garden
The rear garden is dominated by
a large structure, a sunbathing
terrace surrounded by a curving
retaining wall. The top of the ter-
race levels laid out by the retain-
ing walls are intensively planted
or are grassed. The plantings in
the rear garden are shrubs, pe-
rennials and groundcover varied
in texture, leaf shape and color.
The leisure garden is divided
from the vegetable garden with
a row of lindens, and since the
garden was constructed a play-
ground has also been added.
Title of work: Nyregyhza private garden

Mundus Viridis Ltd.
Year of award: 2008
Kiss Ern street 30/a. Nyregyhza, H-4400 Award: Garden of the year 2008,
+36 42 400 112 www.mundus.hu Tenth annual national garden design and construction awards competition, Main prize
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Doba Somlvr, Erddy Park [PWC-25]
The park in Doba is one of the most significant Hungar-

ian historic gardens, yet it was virtually unknown until
the recent past. A row of vistas led from the neoclas-
sical house built at the top of a hill all the way to the
surrounding landscape, and the parks spectacles were
completed with four lakes. Today the sturcure with the
vistas has completely disappeared and the lakes have
dried up. In 2005, when the site by now used as a
mental hospital came into the care of the Hungarian
National Trust of Historic Monuments, old trees were
being cut en masse. We stopped this work immediately
but in order to do this it was necessary for us to pre-
pare some kind of official material as a basis for the
sites proper restoration and treatment. In 2007 Gbor
Alfldy created a four-volume complex conservation
plan using the British method for conservation man-
agement. The Europa Nostra prize honoured this work
for creating a coherent research-evaluation-conceptual
plan and also noted that the plans author used pio-
neering methods for a Central European site, creating
a pattern for other sites and neighbouring countries as
well. Thanks to the discovery of the sites values now
increasing attention is now being given to the parks
maintenance and partial restoration. This is in part
also thanks to volunteers such as landscape architect
students led by Katalin Takcs of Budapest Corvinus
University Garden Arts Department as well as the hos-
pitals workers. The awarded concept led to a plan for
the parks restoration and spatial structure. These have
already been used in a European Union grant applica-
tion that hopefully will enable the salvation and con-
servation of this endangered parks main elements.
Work done by: Gbor Alfldy,

Work: Doba-Somlvr, Erddy Park, garden historical documentation and conservation proposal
Work prepared by: Gbor Alfldy (MGUS Ltd.), 2007
Krecsnyi u. 5. Budapest, H-1025
+36 1 200 0014
alfoldy.gabor@gmail.com
Client, assets manager: Hungarian National Trust of Historic Monuments
Award: EUROPA NOSTRA MEDAL Dsz square 15. Budapest, H-1014
Size of area: 91.5 hectares +36 1 202 6288 www.nemzetimuemlek.hu
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Vc, Main street and main square program [PWC-26]
The city of Vc in 2006 issued a call for plans for its Main Street-Main
Square program, consisting of two phases for construction. The area in
question is the main street running between the train station and the
ferry as well as modifying the traffic of the surrounding streets to ac-
commodate the changes in the main street. The proposals solution is
grounded on creating a pedestrian network between the Danube and
the train station with emphasis on the citys traditional fabric. Priority
is given to pedestrians which means that the ring roads traffic will be
diverted into the Szchenyi utca intersections underpass. New pedes-
trian connections will be created on both sides of the railroad, and the
long distance bus station will be placed next to the train station. New
reworkings of blocks and passages are also proposed. The boundary of
the medieval city fabric will be represented with city gate symbolism
and creative works in ths historic public spaces. The shore walkway will
also be renovated. Based on the competition the designers got the com-
mission to prepare the arrangement plan for the public spaces in 2006,
which was followed by permission plans for various specific parts and in
2009 using funds available a construction plan.
Title of work: Vc, Main Street and Main Square Program

Year of award: 2006
Lead planner: Zsuzsanna Illys, Attila Vincze, Krisztina Torday
Firm: Pagony Landscape Architecture and garden design office, rnyas Architecture Office
Designers: Anita Offertler Horvthn, Zsuzsanna Giczy,
Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111 Szilvia Kauker, Anna Mike, Bla S. Szab, Krisztina Jvori
+36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu Award: First prize
162
Rckeve, Horticultural Exhibit [PWC-27]
The theme of the competition brings up a basic thought-provoking question. What what plant groupings and what plant quality could do for us and how they could

is todays garden culture in Hungary? Are we confined to the Carpathian basin or improve our lives. People have a need for spiritual and physical harmony. This
can we show examples through which we could be leaders in European garden harmony can be captured in external pictures. If these images are frequently seen
culture? This competition sought to answer these questions and show the way. As then they are incorporated into our spirits. These pictures that speak to the soul
to the question of why we think there should be such an exhibit here, there are are brought to life in the park, from which people can take them home to continue
two fundamental pillars. One of them is the message of the garden and plants, the forming and enjoying them. The figure of Vitz Jnos, which is connected to the
other is about the connection between vitz Jnos and Rckeve. The existence of town and whose painting can be seen in one of the halls of the Vatican library,
the garden always conforms to the local spirit, the landscape, the existing habitat. is essential to the project. We thought that in creating a garden culture exhibit
It speaks of the place and the people who live in it. It helps the place and tries to structure for Rckeve, it would be a way of using and incorporating this important
elevate it and the people for whom the garden is built. We wanted to show people part of local history.
Title of work: Rckeve Garden Culture Exhibition and Leisure Park Environmental Plan
Year of award: 2007
Lead planner: Gbor Szcs
Firm: Pagony Landscape Architecture Studio
Designers: Gbor Szcs, Viktor Lszl, Pter Tth Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111
Award: First prize +36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu
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Cseri Park, Kaposvr [PWC-28]
The competition called for the development and transformation of Cseri Park, which had lost its func-
tions after the changes of 1989. The park was to be turned into a recreational attraction that would
exceed that of a traditional urban arbour. The planned functions are to be separated by age groups
and include transitional family spaces that may be used by multiple age groups. Individual operation
and target groups are taken into consideration with the separate skate park and playground, using the
lands natural contours to maximum effect. The proposed playground would be unique in the region.
The main elements of the concept would be to create play opportunities for people of all ages includ-
ing parents and teenagers. The playground is not a conventional one: it would be capable of receiving
large groups and would be an active tourist destination and the site of regular special events. There
would also be rentable equipment including petanque, foam balls, hula hoops, jumpropes, etc. Our
goal was to create a creative place that would contribute to skills development and imagination.
Title of work: Kaposvr Cseri Park, Adventure park

Year of award: 2006
General planner: Pagony Landscape Architecture and Garden Design Office
Lead planner: Attila Vincze
Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111 Associates: Szilvia Kauker, Tams Litkei
+36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu Award: Purchase
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Csepel memorial fountain competition [PWC-29]
The fountain competition was meant to be the icing on the cake of sorts, on the space where the me-

morial would be unveiled on March 15th, 2006. The unusual nature of the competition bears men-
tioning the winning planner was to be willing to supervise and organize the construction as well,
and it must also be noted that a public foundation issued the tender for the planning and funding for
the municipally-owned property. The construction as well as a one-year guarantee maintenance work
was completed by a small local company. Following the competition the municipality immediately
gave the contract for the garden construction permission plans, and then based on existing resources
for the preparation of the construction plans for Phase 1. In the first phase in October of 2006, 35% of
the space was renewed using a 70 million HUF budget, under the general contracting of Lian Ltd. The
construction plans for Phase II were prepared in 2008 and based on planners estimates the remain-
ing 65 percent of the area would cost 350 million HUF.
Title of work: Csepel memorial fountain competition

Year of award: 2005
Lead planner: Zsuzsanna Illys
Designers: Szilvia Kauker, Anita Offertaler Horvth
Award: First prize Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111
Type of competition: Invitation-only, only companies with local reference eligible +36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu
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Balatonfred, Reform period city centre [PWC-30]
The Balaton shore Gemstone Project included the renewal protected area. In Gygy square next to the Kossuth
of Balatonfreds historic city centre. In its first phase the spring we managed to bring to the surface four medicinal
area around Blaha and Kisfaludy streets was renewed, water sources that had been until now unused, and we
and in the second phase the Gygy square area. We used connected them to a fountain. The public spaces renewal
wood and cast iron furnishings of our own design for the was awarded with the Hild Prize in 2008 (planner: gnes
project. We used materials suitable for the historically- Herczeg, Pagony, and Krisztina Wallner, Tilia).
Title of work: Blaha and Kisfaludy streets, Gygy square renovation

Year of award: 2008
Lead planner: gnes Herczeg, Krisztina Wallner
Designers: Rka Izmindi, Edvrd Takcs, Petra Teveli Prokopp, Gabriella Szaszk,
Budafoki street 53. Budapest, H-1111 Ott Pski, Csaba Varga, Pter Doszpot, Gbor Szab, Endre Rud, Kroly Gondr
+36 1 365 1805 www.pagonyiroda.hu Award: Hild Prize, 2008
166
The competition for the site was issued by the Economic Office of Parliament in 2007. The primary func-

tion of Kossuth square is to be capable of representing the state at both the domestic and global level.
In creating the work our primary goal was for this to be a public space that could offer an individiual
experience as well. Our program can be divided into five conceptual areas.
1. Next to the monumentality of Parliament the individual can also find a place
2. We use quiet, simple elegance to fit into the existing values
3. The flag of the Hungarian Republic, the all-important symbol and connecting element, should be
in the centre. Kossuth tr in its interim deveolpment should symbolize the organizational structure
of a democratic state.
4. The space should provide a proper venue for historic memorial events
5. The amount of green space on the square should not be reduced from its current amount.
Title of work: Budapest, Kossuth square competition

Year of award: 2007
S73
Firm: S73 Ltd.
Designers: S73 and Antal Gergely Brtfai street 8/b. Budapest, H-1119
Award: First prize +36 30 620 4573 www.s73.hu
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Szchenyi square, Pcs [PWC-32]
Our office began working in Pcss City Cen-
tre Renewal competition in the spring of
2008. Originally our work was awarded sec-
ond place, but the judging committee did not
award a first place. The goal of the plan was to
create such an urban space and group of spac-
es that would be an interface for diversity and
the multifaceted nature of the city. We consid-
ered it important to create a public space that
would appeal to the majority of those living
and visiting here. Important factors were the
agora and forum nature of the square and its
area, the fact that it is the European Cultural
Capital of 2010 and that it must, for the follow-
ing decades, satisfy contemporary needs and
expectations of a main square. The project
may be read as multiple layers put together.
Among these the most important were the
content, function and technical layers, whose
collective effect is that of mutual reinforce-
ment and a unified aesthetic quality. The units
of the planning site were the following: Hun-
yadi street, Szepesy Ignc street, Szchenyi
square, the area in front of the city hall, and
Irgalmasok street. In order to create a liv-
able urban space we considered it important
to remove traffic from Szchenyi square and
only permit the entry of taxis or vehicles with
special permission. The whole area received
paving systems that emphasize durability,
functionality, connection to the location and a
respect for the squares past incarnation.
Title of work: Pcs, City centre renewal

S73
Award: 2008
Brtfai street 8/b. Budapest, H-1119 Designer: S73
+36 30 620 4573 www.s73.hu Award: Second prize
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Kossuth square competition [PWC-33]
In the course of putting together the material for the

competition we sought to create a grand square that
would in each of its units connect to the Parliament
building in such a way that it would not only be a
representative public square and events venue, but
also a visual, dynamic park for visitors. We created
a large paved surface in the axis of parliament. Next
to the central square on each side is a very distinctly
formed green surface. The spaces are expanded by
playing with the contours of the surface in accor-
dance with the existing ground plane level it gradu-
ally elevates until it reaches the buildings entrance.
This angled plane intersects a nearly horizontal plane,
thus dividing the area into three stairlike levels. This
better emphasizes the monumentality of the building
and sets the boundaries for the events space. Impor-
tant elements of attraction are the two large reflect-
ing pools on either side of the central area with water
features reaching heights of 8-10 meters. The central
axiss paved area is over an underground garage. At
the minus-1 level is the Visitors Centre. An important
role was given to the 14 meter wide pedestrian prom-
enade across from the Ministry of Agriculture as well
as the Ethnographic Museum, which connects direct-
ly to the large, elegant paving in front of Parliament.
A two meter wide cycle path runs between the tram
tracks and the pedestrian promenade. From the Dan-
ube side new pedestrian connections are planned
so that those coming on the stairs to the level of the
ramparts can get to the water safely. On the northern
side there is a small playground. The design was pur-
chased by the jury.
Title of work: Kossuth square, open competition

Planning and realization: 2007
Firm: S-TR Ltd.
S-TR Ltd.
Designers: Tams Sndor, Enik Kaps, Gergely Nagy Hajdu, Sndor Liziczai, Pl Hegeds
Associates: Mihly Bres, Imre Gulys lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091
Award: Purchase +36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu
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Erzsbet square The Hole [PWC-34]
The renewal of the square will result in the larg-
est unified green space in the downtown area.
In the place once slated for the national theatre
a bold, elegant, world-class square and park was
created. The spatial system created at Erzsbet
square has as its basic element the large reflect-
ing pool near the entrance of the Hole Cultural
Centre, totalling 660 square meters. The pool is
enriched by its adjacent stairlike water feature
and terraced resting area. The broad lawn next
to the pool has a parallel promenade with an
elaborate, 11-spout water feature that changes
in a dynamic, varied way. In the course of plan-
ning we tried to place emphasis on the park on
the connection to the park on the other side of
the onetime bus station. We also secured a cy-
cling connection along Jzsef Attila street in the
direction of Dek square and next to the former
bus station we created an elegant pedestrian
axis between Dek square and the basilica. The
pedestrian promenade directly connects at the
underground level to the stairs leading to the
Hole Cultural Centre. The stair-like, broad re-
ception and events area on the west side has
lawn terraces and wooden paved areas, which
form a unity with the reflecting pool and its
fountains, and along the stairs there is a pleas-
ant microclimate created by the cascade sys-
tem. Next to the promenade there are four
multifunctional garden elements which include
stairs, elevator, ventilators and other functions
plus a pergola.
Title of work: Erzsbet square, Phase I

General planner: Firka Architectural Studio
Firm: S-TR Ltd.
Designers: Dr. Pter Istvn Balogh, Tams Sndor, Zsuzsanna Bogner
S-TR Ltd.
Architects: Koppny Bnfalvi, Istvn Bikki, Andrs Bor
lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091 Contractor: Harkai and associates
+36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu Size: 1.2 hectares
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Erzsbet square park [PWC-35]
Erzsbet square is one of Budapests earliest city market

squares, marked out in the beginning of the 19th century
and then planted at the end of the century and turned
into a park. Since then it has been one of the citys fa-
vorite downtown parks. The renovation of the park was
already planned by city officials from 1995 but there was
not a continuation to the competition issued at the time
and the realization did not occur until 2005 and 2006.
The fenced-in, island-like park was replaced with a uni-
fied open space that connects to the other half of the
park with its cultural centre. The total of the two sides
is nearly 3 hectares. The parks structure is character-
ized by a sort of duality: the significance of the transit
traffic and on top of that leisure and promenade func-
tions. The spatial system that has been created has as
its basic element the pedestrian axis from Dek square
to Hild square. Its other important element is the Danu-
bius fountain in its centre, which dominates the central
area with its large mass. In the area of the fountain there
are annual planting beds that serve as an important vi-
sual emphasis point. On the edges of the park there are
various events areas and functions, all easily accessible
with high-quality hardscaping of granite, gravel or wood.
The pedestrian paths are paved with granite. The circu-
lar pedestrian walk runs next to the playground on the
Harmincad street side. The park has continued to flaw-
lessly fill its dual role since its renovation. The great axis
and its constant pedestrian traffic and the recreational
uses of the rest of the park serve to enhance each other.
The site is a pillar of the recent revitalization of down-
town. The park and its creators were awarded the Ferenc
Reitter Prize by the local municipality in 2006.
Title of work: Erzsbet square, Phase II

General planner: Firka Architectural Studio
Firm: S-tr
Designers: Dr. Pter Istvn Balogh, Tams Sndor, Kaps Enik
Architects: Koppny Bnfalvi, Istvn Bikki
S-TR Ltd.
Contractor: Fkert Nonprofit Co.
Size: 1.8 hectares lli street 5. Budapest, H-1091
Award: Ferenc Reitter Prize +36 30 985 2222 www.s-ter.hu
171
Heart of Budapest [PWC-36]
A quote from the jurys closing report:
The strength of the work derives from the fact that it offers the only valid and good
solution for completing the original quadrilateral block as designed by Martinelli. It
creates a main square that broadly opens to Kroly Boulevard. The pavement running
along Kroly Boulevard is transformed with elegant landscaping and defined with an
alley of trees, which protects the pedestrian promenade from the road. The promenade
also separates pedestrians from cyclists. The intersection elegantly gives just as much
space to traffic as is strictly necessaryits green space system provides elegant gardens
that delicately emphasize the importance of the inner arcade systems of buildings with
their restaurants and shops. In one of the gardens the traditional direction may be
seen, in the other a sort of cone form emphasizes a generous green spaceThis is a
joyful plan. On the basis of the above the jury awards the workfirst place.
The permission plan was elaborated on the basis of the competition plan in 2009. The
opportunity to continue the project will be in the hands of the new administration in
City Hall
Title of work: Heart of Budapest City Hall Forum Project, landscape architecture plan
(competition first prize, permission plan)
General planner and designer: Eric van Egeraat, EEA Rotterdam
Tr-Team Ltd.
Designers: Gbor Szab, Edina Csk, Gergely Vgs
Pva street 6. Budapest, H-1094 Expected realization: ?
+36 1 299 0825 www.ter-team.hu Award: First prize
172
Orthophoto game [PWC-37]
The orthophoto game was first implemented as part of the Budapest Atlantis Pro-

gram. The program was connected to the renovation of Budapests public spaces and
sought to support such public space creations as call the publics attention to the
hidden, unused potential of community spaces, and help find solutions that speak
to urban residents for forming the urban environment. Part of this program was con-
ceived in the context of a 2004 competition issued by the city in which a two-way
communications portal placed in the heavy-traffic Nyugati square underpass could
provide a two-way mode of communication for the public. This work was called you
are here, an interactive, open space public artwork. The main element of the project
was a huge orthographic photo placed in the open space which, with its spatial expe-
rience, provoked people to stop and look. The print in any case created a home-like
atmosphere with its carpetlike effect. In this atmosphere the relationship among total
strangers and people from completely different backgrounds totally changed. They
helped each other get oriented and marveled together at the experience, and dis-
covered their city together. Next to this the projects other important elements were
the several thousand stickers that people could use to indicate places: for examplel,
a home symbol for their residence, a positive or negative symbol, opinions about
various places, or an exclamation point for areas that are to be developed.
Title of work: You Are Here, interactive public space creation

Year of award: 2009
Contractor: M-Art
Designers: jirny Group, Gbor Lendvai and Dominika Tihanyi Lrinc pap square 3. Budapest, H-1088
Award: American Society of Landscape Architects, communications category +36 20 937 3202 www.ujirany.com
173
Millenris park [PWC-38]
The rehabilitation of the factory area of the onetime Ganz Tramworks took place in 2001. The basic concept of the
park was the Millennium, the thousandth anniversary of the Hungarian state and nation, the most important mes-
sage of which is creativity that connects past and future. The creation is the result of the past and the condition
of the future, which together determine our present. The park is the spatial visualization of the creative process.
The visitor in visiting the entire site experiences creation. In accordance with this the park can be divided into two
parts: a motivational and an interactive area. The motivational area has unusual elements and organized spaces
that encourage the visitor to develop an individual undernstanding of the environment. Such is the lake with its
sunken trees, the grapes, the hills and wheatfield, which, out of their ordinary context create an inspiring sight. Go-
ing towards the other part the spaces gradually transform into an interactive space. In this area the visitor can feel
for himself the experience of spatial creation. Here one can use experiences acquired to create a new space based
on ones own imagination. From the point of view of spatial organization the park is a large, interdependent space
that reflects continuity through the summary of small spaces. The individual parts are tied together with spatial
organizational elements for example the small hills and the benches constructed
of turf. Homogenous squares are divided into small intimate spaces without em-
phasizing their verticality.
Title of work: Millennium Exhibition and Events Centre

Year of award: 2002
General contractor: CH
Firm: jirny Group
Designers: rpd Kovcs, Gbor Lendvai, Johanna Muszbek,
Pter Pozsr, Dominika Tihanyi, Krisztina Wallner
Lrinc pap square 3. Budapest, H-1088 Construction: Harkai and associates
+36 20 937 3202 www.ujirany.com Award: Europa Nostra
174
Peace park and military cemetery [PWC-39]
The German-Hungarian military cemetery of Budars is one of those burial places that were brought into existence for

World War II soldiers by the German Peoples Association for Cemetery Care. At the time of its planning we sought to
find an architectural and garden design solution that would be worthy of the idea of a heros death. We sought to:
Reflect the dignity of the cemetery

Express the military character of the site
Validate the equality of all in death, with no distinction for rank or other criteria in the orientation or quality of
the stones
Take into account the cemeterys closed character and unity
Take into account the plots orientation in the Buda Nature Protection Zone and the Csiki hills
Take into account the sites orientation in the larger landscape including the hills, the botanical materials and
other environmental attributes
Avoid non-native plants
Make the reception building in harmony in terms of its siting, orientation, architecture and materials with the
rest of the cemetery
The cemetery is the burial place of 11,000 German and 800 Hungarian soldiers. Under each granite stone there are 4-6
sarcophagi. The surrounding Peace Park has the same planting order as the parcels. The reception buildings design,
the cemeterys fitting into its surroundings and its garden design received a Pro Architectura Award in 1999. The site
is five hectares.
Title of work: Budars, German-Hungarian Military Cemetery

Year of award: 1999
Lead planner: Margit Dkny
Firm: Vr-kert Ltd., Fito System Ltd.
Vrkert Ltd.
Designers: Margit Dkny, Jnos Csongrdi, Mikls Wettstein, Jnos Kovcs
Award: Pro Architectura Fadrusz street 5. Budapest, H-1114
Contractor: Fito System Ltd. +36 1 365 6194 www.varkert-terv.hu
175
Main Square and environs competition, Kecskemt [PWC-40]
What should a city centre be like if its past can still be felt but there is also a willingness to grasp new initia-
tives or bold new ideas? In the course of the competition we sought to plan a new centre for Kecskemt
where the roots of the past could find their place next to the new. The task of the areais to provide the
appropriate economic, spiritual and administrative centre for the city. This today should less emphasize
significant architectural interventions and instead focus on increasing protection and correcting of the ex-
isting conditions. Kecskemts downtown does not needs rehabilitation but rather revitalization it needs
to be filled with life. It needs development that refreshes the downtown area and creates a stage for public
life, for meeting places and for favorite hangouts.
In the case of Kecskemt the main square has long been a promenade and meeting place and site of cul-
tural and intellectual happenings. This needs to be expanded and taken further to the entire downtown
core that is, this spirit should be spread to area streets into an interconnected pedestrian network.
Following this the differentiation among the various types of public spaces will mean that everyone can
find their proper place. Part of the basic condition for this is the closing off to vehicular traffic of the area.
On the edges of the core of the city
there will be three points where a
place should be provided for those
arriving into the city, which will re-
quire articulating this need in suit-
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architecture solutions. This reno-
vation of the inner city can only be
done in the context of keeping the
places built heritage and tradition-
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this on the edge of the city centre
it will be possible to create the em-
blematic building of 21st century
Kecskemt, which will be recog-
nized by the people of the next
century and generations to come.
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2010: Landscape Odyssey

Exhibit chief patron: Dr Mihly Mcsnyi

Curator: Sndor Bardczi

Additional collaboration in exhibit and associated programs by:

Published by HCA Landscape Architecture Division 1088. Bp. tpacsirta str. 2.

2010: Landscape Odyssey

The architectural roots of landscape architecture are professionally pronounced, in

Title of work: Monoszl, residential garden

Title of work: Park design for Richter Gedeon operational area

Title of work: Graphisoft park, central park area

Title of work: Expansion of Center Point office building

Title: Eiffel square

Title of work: Infopark Forum Square

Title of work: Capital Square Office Building, XIII, Vaci t 76

Title: Estate design

Work: Vintners gardens in Tokaj Wine Region

Title of work: Golf Academy Club, Budapest

Title of work: Esztergom Seminarium environs

s73 Title: Roman Garden Apartment Building Roof Garden

Title of work: Szpvlgyi Office building

Title of work: Count Istvn Bethlen Grave and environs

Krsz street-Klauzl square

Artboretum Garden and Fine Arts Society

Title of work: Nagykovcsi, Istvn Tisza square plan

Title of work: New Buda City Center

Title of work: Gyr Thermal and wellness baths, environmental plan

Title of work: Kapuvr, City Center Revitalization

title: Dunavarsny, 24-classroom elementary school garden

Title: Agora Szeged Polus Architectural Plan Competition

Title of work: Nursery School, Hrsfa street

Title of work: Budapest, Metro 4 surface green spaces

Title of work: Pedestrian segment of Holln Ern street

Title of work: Rajk Dormitory courtyard

Title of work: Adventure Playground and rope adventure park

Title of work: Bagos and Kmer settlement center development

We received the contract in 2007 to complete this project in the hous-

Title of work: Nyregyhza, residential center and public park reconstruction

Hungarian National Trust of Historic Monuments

Owing to the large number of children we designed separate playgrounds

The play gardens functional division emerged in the following way:

Title of work: Gdll, 200-child preschool garden design

Title of work: Benedictine Monastery, Tihany

Title of work: Main square, Veresegyhz

Title of work: Gyula, Kossuth square and downtown rehabilitation

Title of work: Budapest, Rkosmente District Centre development

Title of work: Budapest, Bajor Gizi park

Title of work: Budapest district IX, Ferenc square

Title of work: Corvinus University landscaping plan

Title of work: Ajka City Center Agora reconstruction plan

Title of work: Pcs, city center renovation

Title of work: Pcs, Tettye neighborhood renovation

Title of work: Budapest, National oncology institute, Building 3 landscaping

Title of work: Nyregyhza-rkert Housing Estate Rehabilitation

Title of work: Klcsey Cultural Centre, Debrecen

Title of work: MODEM inner garden, Debrecen

Title of work: Budapest-Csepel, Kirlymajor housing estate

Title of work: Main Square, Kaba, phase I and II

Title of work: Public Space Program

Title of work: Marina Part

Title of work: Budapest District XIX, Kroly Ks square reconstruction

Title of work: District V., Szomory Dezs square

Title of work: Budars Patk street housing estate, recreational park