THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF EUTIN

Eutin, also known as 'Weimar North', was the residence of the Dukes of Oldenburg in the 18th and 19th centuries and was the home and workplace of important artists such as the composer Carl Maria von Weber and the painter Johann Heinrich Wilhelm Tischbein.

Since the return of the Princes in 1813, Eutin has also been known as the 'Rose City', due to the many rose bushes in the parks, front gardens and streets of the city.

The 2016 horticultural exhibition is an excellent opportunity to showcase Carl Maria von Weber's most important work, Der Freischütz (The Enchanted Hunter), and the rose as a leitmotif.

The music and rose motifs will be found from the railway station, through the historic city centre, to the city's tourist attraction, the Great Lake Eutin, and will also appear in various areas of the horticultural exhibition, including the historic castle park. The musical theme of "The Enchanted Hunter" will appear as musical notes on a unique river running through the planning area. The rose motif appears on walls, benches and other installations.

The paving and paving design is subdued and does not compete with the city's building stock. The paving architecture is limited to a few repetitive materials, such as concrete slabs with a uniform natural stone surface effect, suitable for both mixed traffic and pedestrian surfaces. The restrained use of cladding materials is most in keeping with the neoclassical building stock, integrating the various sub-areas. The recommended paving material is economical, barrier-free and easy to use for future extensions.

The market square and the street "Am Rosengarten" are characterised by a more medieval urban structure and building stock. In these areas the existing granite large cobbled paving will be reused. In order to ensure accessibility requirements, the existing termite stone cubes will be cut away and the surface will be flamed to increase slip resistance.

The tourist guidance system will consist of the aforementioned individual corridors, which will also help visually impaired people to find their way thanks to guide grooves. At the starting and end points of the linear elements and at the changes of direction, there are bronze panels embedded in the paving, on which a map of the city is displayed, indicating the current location and tourist attractions. These reliefs are also accessible to the visually impaired.

The planning area, which extends from the railway station through the historic city centre to the Great Eutin Lake, consists of the following locations: the railway station and the area in front of it, the bus station, the trade fairground, Peterstraße east and west, the market square, Königstraße, Am Rosengarten street.

2014

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Open call for open space design to transform the historic city centre of Eutin.

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Client: Stadt Eutin

Co-designer: Andreas Bunk (Bunk Landschaftsarchitekten Ingenieure Gutachter, Hamburg)

Traffic engineer: Ercsényi Balázs (Főmterv)

Visualization: Kiss János (VR Works)

Size: 21 000 m2

HASONLÓ MUNKÁK

LUDOVIKA SQUARE, BUDAPEST

The planned square structure is based on the historical road networks of the square. The maps clearly show smaller roads radiating out beyond the main walkway axis, as well as a larger semicircular reception space in the corner of the triangle. These have been taken into account in the design of the road network, which provides the basic structure and backbone of the square.

The elements to be retained in the layout are the main walkway, all the trees (no transplanting is allowed), the sculptures in the square, the metro vent, the dog run and the perennial ornamental garden. In addition to these, the pavements and retaining walls of the bordering streets and the asphalt pavement and perpendicular parking areas bordering the east were also to be treated as elements to be retained.

Overall, the planned interventions will result in an urban public park with a historical basis, which will enhance the dignity of the Ludovico buildings, but will also have a modern appearance and, building on user needs, will eventually become a popular destination for residents and students.

2017-2018

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Open space design
- construction plan

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Client: Nemzeti Közszolgálati Egyetem

Size: 36 000 m2

Hasonó munkák

JÁK, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT

The landscaping of the churchyard is based on the design of the tender, keeping the same formal style and principles. In Phase I, the main tasks were to create a promenade to showcase the main attractions - St. George's Abbey Church, St. James the Baptistry, Folnay Gate, the square in front of the church, the calvary, and the re-design of the church hill and churchyard.

Our concept takes into account the natural and landscape features of the area, the range of existing and to be preserved functions, and the requirements of the planned tourist function.

The design has created garden areas whose landscape and functional characteristics fit the renewed function, while meeting the needs of both traditional use and users (parishioners, schoolchildren, residents). The concept is based on the access directions of the church, the existing customary and the planned visitor routes. By providing seating at key points, spaces are created. The appearance of the gardens follows the design of the existing buildings and the proposed visitor centre, with a sweeping linear design.

Source of photos: MTI, www.hellovidek.hu

2021-2022

Open space design
- construction plan

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Client: Szombathelyi Egyházmegye

Lead designer: PÉTERFFY + DŐRY architects Kft.

Landscape architect: Korzó Tervezési Stúdió Kft.

Size: 10 000 m2

PÉCS, URÁNVÁROS MAIN SQUARE

The site covers the broader settings of Ybl Miklós street and Szilárd Leó park. The main spatial layout of the area follows Nendvich Andor street along Ybl street to Szilárd Leó park. The space is constantly opening up, starting from the inner areas along the promenade to the renewed Uránbányász square. A more open, central space is created by the opening of spatial to reveal the buildings.

We slightly tilted the axis of Ybl Miklós street in order to widen the walkway into a promenade in front of deparment store ’Mecsek’ and the adjacent post office. This intervention allowed the Obelisque monument to the aviation heroes to be located on the axis line.

Along with new spatial structures we also added new functions that enhance the vitality of this setting. Instead of the former commercial functions, we proposed the establishment of outdoor terraces along the ground level buildings of Ybl Miklós street. We based our spatial concept on promoting pedestrian transit and community functions. We planted an allée of trees and established a walkway on both sides of Ybl Miklós street, Építők útja street and Uránbányász square. Along Esztergár Lajos street we left the existing plants on level with elevated planting beds and laid street paving similar to the one on the promenade. The structure of Uránbányász square is determined by pedestrian transit, this concept is enhanced with targeted paving architecture design.  The busiestpedestrian routes meet at the intersection of Esztergár Lajos utca and the post office building, therefore we lef this space open. The promenade begins at this buildings and continues towards the high-rise on the opposite side. The promenade’s water features give a vertical connection between the two units.

The spatial design of Frankel Leó park follows the same principle of arrangement, however, it dissolves the geometric shapes into larger green spaces and softens the built elements. The sculpture garden in the optical center of the park becomes an interactive space for meetings, leisure, exhibits or play, with geometrically-patterned seating walls, statues and shaped trees.

2008

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Design competition, II. prize

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Client: Municipalit of Pécs

Size: 38 500 m2

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PÉCS, CITY CENTER

Our primary design intent was to create spatial foundations for social, economic, and environmental growth in Pécs. The reconstruction of built and natural elements of the square increases life quality in its immediate surroundings, and therefore attracts high quality services that take this growth even further towards functional diversification. Another intent of our spatial design concept was to establish individual square-segments where cultural life can take over and flourish in open space. We avoided enforcing specific uses on these public areas, and aimed to provide a transformable setting for various recreational and cultural activities.

Through the visual experiences gained by passing through and experiencing urban space, the individual does not only become part of her/his own urban living environment, but also its organizer. This increase of spatial quality, the enhancement of cultural richness are shared interests of both the inhabitants and of the city.

We divided the design area into several functional units, which are thematically sequenced, in a spatially separated yet characteristically harmonious manner. These units are: Hunyadi Street, Szepesy Ignác street, Széchenyi Square; Városház Square, Irgalmasok Square, and Street of Irgalmasok.

New functions are placed within these spatial structures, filling them with life and activities. Instead of its formerly sole commercial function, we propose the installation of two outdoor terraces on Hunyadi Street. On Széchenyi Square, flush pavements provide the possibility to set up terraces in front of the facades. With the introduction and expansion of this function, we intend to increase the number of visitors and the variety of uses of this site.

The priority areas of Városház Square and Széchenyi Square host temporary exhibition spaces (temporary arts and crafts, historical, any cultural or self-organized art expos) and public art sculptures. In Széchenyi Square, along the diagonal lines, temporary kiosks can be set up; the minimal slope of terrain provides and easy stroll from the diagonally adjoining walkways. The essence of our concept is for one function to strengthen another: the presence of gastronomic establishments alongside public exhibitions generates mutual benefits for visitors and economic activities alike.

2008

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Design competition

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Client: Municipality of Pécs

Size: 25 000 m2

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ÓBUDA, RENEWAL OF FŐ SQUARE

Copy of Óbuda Főtér

With the renewal of Fő square, we aimed to bring social, economic, cultural and environmental growth of Óbuda. The axis of Szentlélek square and Fő Square is highlighted by a connecting promenade, determined by the Zichy castle - the largest spatial wall in the area. The promenade ties together and connects various spaces and elements: the umbrella statues blend with Fő Square both in terms of paving and unified space, creating a smooth transition for passers-by from one space to another.

Szentlélek square receives youthful, modern street furniture and space for periodic exhibitions to encourage visitors spending their free time in the open. We also imagined revolving chairs for the square, illuminated by night to make this space more interactive at all stages of the day.

The pressure points of the promenade are highlighted with fountains along the axis, this rhythm is furhter enhanced by pavement bands. The imposing mass of the castle is softened by columnar trees. Fő Square becomes a classical, representative square to match its classical surroundings. The gas gathering station stays on its original location, since it has become a landmark to the square. It is advisable to reconstruct it with a pavilion-like appearance that may even operate as a meeting point.

2008

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Design competition
 - Ist prize

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Client: Budapest, Muicipality of District III.

Size: 12 500 m2

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NYÍRBÁTOR, HISTORICAL PROMENADE

The primary function of the Historical Promenade is to provide a pedestrian access between  two high-value monuments: the Minorite and Reformist churches. After its transformation, the promenade itself also becomes into a tourist attraction.

Beyond the permanent set of statues, the space offers grounds for temporary exhibitions, events and concerts in this open air gallery. Gastronomic and commercial functions are also placed randomly to encourage visitors enjoy a longer stay in the city and use the promenade. Water architecture provides a pleasant thermal comfort in the summer heat.

The new promenade offers sights and activities for all visitors, let them be locals or tourists. By exhibiting local history, this newly redeveloped public space enhances patriotism and improves the quality of local built environment.

2010

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Open space design
- construction plan

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Client: Municipality of Nyírbátor

Lead designer: Art-Vital Kft.

Architect: József Végh (Art-Vital Kft.)

Contractor: Közmű Generál Kft.

Photos: Közmű Generál Kft., Pál Tamás

Size: 13 500 m2

Estimated cost: 150 000 000 HUF

 

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DABAS, MAIN SQUARE AND ITS SURROUNDINGS

Our primary task was to determine a basic order and assign functions to this square. From a spatial standpoint we had to redefine Szent István Square, create a new balance between paved and green surfaces, and highlight its significant buildings including the mayor’s office.

The principles of the plan: create a transformable community space suitable for a variety of events and seasonal exhibits, provide a meeting place for youth, and to renew green surfaces, paving and street furnishings.

Tanuló Street received a unified facade the allee of trees was revitalized, its green spaces were reorganized. To highlight the mayor’s office, we created a decorative entrance area with dynamic lines that empasize the sense of arrival to visitors and employees alike. The central fountain has three pools, which provides a pleasant visual experience while improving microclimate and adding a vertical dimension to the space. On both sides shrub plantings create closure to the square, where spherical-crowned trees provide a unified framework to the center of the area. An imposing 4-meter-wide promenade connects to the north through a green surface. We also created smaller spatial features for an interactive, playful atmosphere. The sidewalk is flush to Bartók Béla Street, paved with attractive stone and kerbing to mark  pedestrian and vehicular corridors. The area as a whole is unified in terms of style and approach.

2009-2011

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Open space design
- construction plan

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Client: Municipelity of Dabas

Size: 12 500 m2

Estimated cost: 170 000 000 HUF

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