The renewal of the building with unique historical value had a dual purpose: the reconstruction of the basically Baroque building with significant medieval parts from the 13th century and its several construction and extension periods during the centuries, by preserving their exciting material, structural and spatial imprints, and at the same time a revitalization that meets today’s demands. While mainly public functions will be implemented on the ground floor and in the basement (restaurant, bookstore, coin museum, etc.), the first floor and the attic provide space for educational and research rooms. Upstairs, the prestigious Baroque enfilade serves administrative, educational and representative functions, and the attic floor becomes the researchers’ workplace.
Covering the courtyards of the building can replace the hall-like space, which would be suitable for events and could play a ground floor-distribution role too. The main thesis of the roofing concept was to keep the courtyard-like feeling and to create them as a homogeneous character for the glass roof as possible. Integrating the courts into the interior had the clearly positive outcome of spatially completing the western court. Here the glazing of the arched openings could be removed, allowing for the return to the original state when the corridors around the court were used as an open „cloister.“ Now the cornices support the steel beams bearing the glass structure, and, in the plane of these beams, controllable white linen lamellas ensure both shading and the required homogeneity, while the channel of the custom-made steel beams conceals the space’s lighting so that is almost invisible during the day. It was an important aspect that the new structure above the cornices should integrate all functional needs, and „float“ over the historic structures as a unified and neutral contemporary element.
The building’s 300 years old Baroque roof was greatly damaged in World War II. Since more than half of it was bombed during World War II, it was necessary to create something new between the three original roof structure parts. In a strange way, the serious destruction of the war did not weaken but strengthened the collage-like nature of the building that developed over hundreds of years. Of course, the destroyed parts of the 300-year-old larch roof structure elements could not be complemented, so they were replaced with another – now contemporary – layer instead. Therefore, when walking in the attic, open Baroque spaces of larger ceiling height and exposed carpentry are alternating with homogeneous new spaces of lower ceiling height. The inhomogeneous solution applied in the roof space is close to the inhomogeneity that can be seen at any point of the building, resulting from the complex spatial nature of the different building periods. World War II damages became an integral, visible and readable part of the building’s history.
#Hungary , #public_space , #lighting , #stair , #awards, #courtyard , #hall
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Covering the courtyards of the building can replace the hall-like space, which would be suitable for events and could play a ground floor-distribution role too. The main thesis of the roofing concept was to keep the courtyard-like feeling and to create them as a homogeneous character for the glass roof as possible. Integrating the courts into the interior had the clearly positive outcome of spatially completing the western court. Here the glazing of the arched openings could be removed, allowing for the return to the original state when the corridors around the court were used as an open „cloister.“ Now the cornices support the steel beams bearing the glass structure, and, in the plane of these beams, controllable white linen lamellas ensure both shading and the required homogeneity, while the channel of the custom-made steel beams conceals the space’s lighting so that is almost invisible during the day. It was an important aspect that the new structure above the cornices should integrate all functional needs, and „float“ over the historic structures as a unified and neutral contemporary element.
The building’s 300 years old Baroque roof was greatly damaged in World War II. Since more than half of it was bombed during World War II, it was necessary to create something new between the three original roof structure parts. In a strange way, the serious destruction of the war did not weaken but strengthened the collage-like nature of the building that developed over hundreds of years. Of course, the destroyed parts of the 300-year-old larch roof structure elements could not be complemented, so they were replaced with another – now contemporary – layer instead. Therefore, when walking in the attic, open Baroque spaces of larger ceiling height and exposed carpentry are alternating with homogeneous new spaces of lower ceiling height. The inhomogeneous solution applied in the roof space is close to the inhomogeneity that can be seen at any point of the building, resulting from the complex spatial nature of the different building periods. World War II damages became an integral, visible and readable part of the building’s history.
#Hungary , #public_space , #lighting , #stair , #awards, #courtyard , #hall
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NO.104.
Art Shield Statue Conservation Pavilion / Hello Wood
PAVILION BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
• Architects: Hello Wood
• Year:2019
• Lead Architect: András Huszár
• Chief Designer: Péter Pozsár
• Design Architects: Tamás Fülöp, Péter Oravecz, Brückner Dóra
• Structural Engineer: Gábor Cséfalvay
• Constructor: Gábor Bognár
• Client: BFTK Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre (2019) on behalf of Mayor’s Office of Budapest
Project details
Width: 14,15 m
Depth: 9,00 m
Height: 10,65 m
Floor area: 112 m2
Art Shield - a new way of statue conservation
Our creative team designed and built a contemporary installation to protect one of Budapest’s most famous monuments from the frigid winters. Breaking the habit of covering the sculpture with a plastic sheet, a functional yet artistic pavilion came to life at the renewed Vörösmarty Square, located in the heart of the city. The Art Shield protects and highlights the monument at the same time, showing a new way of statue conservation. Although this is our first design that is mostly steel, it fits well with our previous works. During the design phase, we did not only focus on quality, but also on ensuring that the installation can be assembled and dismantled swiftly, and that it is also easy to transport and store. It’s important that the example of the spectacular conservational structure should be followed, therefore, we plan to deliver similar projects in the future.
Functional yet artistic
Our studio has approached the winterization of the monument in Vörösmarty tér from a fresh angle. One of the most frequented squares of Budapest has just emerged refreshed from renovation works, and the monument commemorating the rouser of the nation now also stands renewed. We have created a unique temporary space around the artwork, protecting it from the damaging effect of winter’s frost and thaw. Functionality served as our excuse to twist all ideas of statue conservation and crown the monument with 10-metre-tall steel pavilion of sacral overtones. The statue, now on display again in the winter season as well, and the pavilion together form the new gem of Vörösmarty tér and the Christmas Fair setting the example for other public spaces in Europe.
One of Budapest’s foremost attractions is the annual Advent and Christmas Fair in Vörösmarty tér and right in the middle of it stands the Vörösmarty monument. Having been carved from Carrara marble, this artwork is susceptible to damage by moisture and frost. The temporary installation will be dismantled at the end of the season; its elements can be reassembled in the square again next winter. The huge, arched structure owes its airy quality to its weatherproof steel sheets, while the transparent plexiglass facade protects it from the driving rain.
#Hungary, #lighting , #conservation , #statue , #landmark , #protection , #pavilion , #temporary , #installation, #transparent
@revitalization
Art Shield Statue Conservation Pavilion / Hello Wood
PAVILION BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
• Architects: Hello Wood
• Year:2019
• Lead Architect: András Huszár
• Chief Designer: Péter Pozsár
• Design Architects: Tamás Fülöp, Péter Oravecz, Brückner Dóra
• Structural Engineer: Gábor Cséfalvay
• Constructor: Gábor Bognár
• Client: BFTK Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre (2019) on behalf of Mayor’s Office of Budapest
Project details
Width: 14,15 m
Depth: 9,00 m
Height: 10,65 m
Floor area: 112 m2
Art Shield - a new way of statue conservation
Our creative team designed and built a contemporary installation to protect one of Budapest’s most famous monuments from the frigid winters. Breaking the habit of covering the sculpture with a plastic sheet, a functional yet artistic pavilion came to life at the renewed Vörösmarty Square, located in the heart of the city. The Art Shield protects and highlights the monument at the same time, showing a new way of statue conservation. Although this is our first design that is mostly steel, it fits well with our previous works. During the design phase, we did not only focus on quality, but also on ensuring that the installation can be assembled and dismantled swiftly, and that it is also easy to transport and store. It’s important that the example of the spectacular conservational structure should be followed, therefore, we plan to deliver similar projects in the future.
Functional yet artistic
Our studio has approached the winterization of the monument in Vörösmarty tér from a fresh angle. One of the most frequented squares of Budapest has just emerged refreshed from renovation works, and the monument commemorating the rouser of the nation now also stands renewed. We have created a unique temporary space around the artwork, protecting it from the damaging effect of winter’s frost and thaw. Functionality served as our excuse to twist all ideas of statue conservation and crown the monument with 10-metre-tall steel pavilion of sacral overtones. The statue, now on display again in the winter season as well, and the pavilion together form the new gem of Vörösmarty tér and the Christmas Fair setting the example for other public spaces in Europe.
One of Budapest’s foremost attractions is the annual Advent and Christmas Fair in Vörösmarty tér and right in the middle of it stands the Vörösmarty monument. Having been carved from Carrara marble, this artwork is susceptible to damage by moisture and frost. The temporary installation will be dismantled at the end of the season; its elements can be reassembled in the square again next winter. The huge, arched structure owes its airy quality to its weatherproof steel sheets, while the transparent plexiglass facade protects it from the driving rain.
#Hungary, #lighting , #conservation , #statue , #landmark , #protection , #pavilion , #temporary , #installation, #transparent
@revitalization