The architectural design competition for the new exhibition building of the Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen aims to relocate the currently Budapest-based museum to a new, innovative, and environmentally conscious museum building.
Project name
New exhibition building of the Hungarian Natural History Museum in Debrecen
Location
Debrecen, Great Forest, Hungary
Tools used
ArchiCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshopper
Principal architect
Zoltán Tima, András Borbély
Design team
Zoltán Tima, András Borbély, Veronika Borzsák, Máté Szabó, Balázs Tóth, Barót Bálint Bárány, Zsófia Szulágyi
Collaborators
• Landscape: Sándor Mohácsi, Lenke Karácsonyi • Structural engineer: József Almási, Bálint Nemes • Environmental & MEP engineering: Csaba Makáry • Materials: wood, glass, steel, ceramic tile • Budget: 54 891 903 555 HUF
Visualization
Barna Bózsó
Typology
Cultural Architecture > Museum
BORD Architectural Studio’s competition entry is centred around the natural local ecosystem, seamlessly integrating architecture with landscape. The museum and its pedestrian route form a cohesive land art element, embracing a restored forest fragment on the site.
Project name
Hungarian Natural History Museum, architectural competition
Architecture firm
BORD Architectural Studio
Location
Debrecen, Hungary
Principal architect
Péter Bordás
Design team
Bettina Bakó, Dorka Hindy, Fruzsina Damásdi, Viktória Jaszenovits-Torda, Artúr Lente, Tamás Mezey
Site area
41 900 m² for building and 54 900 m² forest area
Collaborators
Coordinating Architect: Kata Zih. Mechanical Engineering: BORD HVAC Engineering, Zoltán Hollókövi. Museum Technology Expert: Celia Imrey. Ecological Expert: Gergő Rák
Visualization
The Graypixel
Client
Debrecen Infrastructure Development Ltd.
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum
In this concept of BORD Architectural Studio the subtle composition of the new elements related to the ruins of the medieval church and the monastery simultaneously evokes the original spatial structure, preserves the romantic atmosphere of the ruins and integrates new functions that meet contemporary needs.
Project name
Concept Plan for the Renovation of the Surroundings of the Old Church of Zsámbék
Architecture firm
BORD Architectural Studio
Location
Zsámbék, Hungary
Principal architect
Péter Bordás
Design team
Anita Bodnár, Diána Bodorkos, Fruzsina Damásdi, András Fábry, Artúr Lente, Tamás Mezey, Anh Quan Nguyen, Viktória Torda
Visualization
The Greypixel
Typology
Religious Architecture › Church
BudaPrés Cider Manor is located in Etyek, which is commonly referred to as the vineyard of Buda. It is positioned on the Öreghegy (Old hill), where numerous renowned wineries thrive. However, on this approximately 1-hectare plot, instead of grapevines, rows of apple trees flourish. A father and son, both passionate wine enthusiasts, embarked on a f...
Project name
BudaPrés Fruit Processing Plant
Architecture firm
BORD Architectural Studio
Location
Etyek, Öreghegy, Hungary
Photography
György Palkó, Tamás Bujnovszky
Principal architect
Péter Bordás
Design team
Róbert Benke, Zsófia Hompók, Csilla Kracker, Emese Kulcsár, Tamás Mezey, Tamás Tolvaj
Environmental & MEP
Mechanical Engineering: BORD Architectural Studio - Zoltán Hollókövi
Landscape
BORD Mechanical Engineering Studio - Andrea Waldmann
Architectural firm, Hello Wood – known for its unique cabin houses and builder festivals - has again designed a spectacular public installation. Placed in the centre of the Factory'ard in Veszprém, The Garden of Communities is an artwork that celebrates the rich culture of the Veszprém-Balaton region.
Project name
Garden of Communities
Architecture firm
Hello Wood
Location
Veszprém, Hungary
Principal architect
Szelecsényi Balázs, Huszár András / Hello Wood
Design team
Huszár András, Ráday Dávid, Tóth Krisztián, Szelecsényi Balázs / Hello Wood
Collaborators
Szilvia Odry / Hello Wood
Built area
150 m² (inside 60 m²)
Structural engineer
László Pongor
Supervision
Viktor Rajmon / Hello Wood
Construction
Attila Csicsó, Miklós Piltman
Client
Veszprém 2030 Műszaki Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő Kft
Typology
Installation, Pavilion, Vertical Garden, Public Monument
The Jet House, Hello Wood's latest tiny home is ready to soar. Hello Wood’s Jet House is a childhood fantasy come true. The cottage in the shape of a pastel blue airplane is tucked away in a ring of trees among the hills of Zala County, Hungary.
Project name
The Jet House
Architecture firm
Hello Wood Studio
Location
Zala County, Hungary
Principal architect
Tamás Fülöp (Project Architect)
Design team
Lead Designers: András Huszár, Péter Pozsár. Design Board: András Huszár, Dávid Ráday, Krisztián Tóth. Creative Concept: Lujzi Pados, Tamás Fülöp
Interior design
Hello Wood
Civil engineer
Hello Wood
Structural engineer
Hello Wood
Material
CNC prefabricated plywood
Typology
Residential › Cabin
The new building of the Museum of Ethnography in the Budapest City Park (Városliget) was opened (23/05/2022). The multiple award-winnig new museum building – which is part of Europe’s largest urban-cultural development called Liget Budapest Project - designed by FERENCZ, Marcel; Napur Architect - has dynamic yet simple lines simultaneously harmonis...
Project name
New Museum of Ethnography
Architecture firm
NAPUR Architect Ltd.
Location
Városliget, Budapest, Hungary
Principal architect
Marcel Ferencz
Design team
György Détári, Filó Gergely, Holyba Pál, Nyul Dávid, Grócz Csaba, Mészáros Mónika
Interior design
Czakó Építész Ltd.
Landscape
Garten Studio Ltd.
Structural engineer
EXON 2000 Ltd., HVarC Ltd. Lucz Attila
Contractor
ZÁÉV Építőipari Zrt. and Magyar Építő Zrt.
Typology
Cultural Architecture › Museum
The rebirth of Villa Hatvany-Lónyay. The villa that was originally designed by Miklós Ybl and built on the Ottoman-age Golden Bastion has been entirely renewed. After the Hatvany-Lónyay era the SS used the building as a casino but later it was completely demolished in a bombing raid.
Project name
Villa Hatvany-Lónyay
Architecture firm
BORD Architectural Studio
Location
Buda Castle, Budapest, Hungary
Photography
Tamás Bujnovszky
Principal architect
Péter Bordás
Design team
Dorka Hindy, Róbert Benke, Róbert Gulyás
Site area
2444 m² (Gross area)
Landscape
Gardenworks – András Kuhn
Environmental & MEP
BORD HVAC Engineering Studio - Zoltán Hollókövi. Recontruction of frame: TM Janeda Kft. – János Volkai (†). Artvill Kft. – Judit Balázs, Péter Balázs
Construction
Róbert Gulyás
Material
Stone, Glass, Metal
Client
Batthyány Lajos Foundation
Typology
Cultural › Mixed-use
