Pöttyös (meaning ‘dotted’) Square is located in the center of Esztergom, a cozy, secluded community space along the axis of the Fő square and the Basilica. The surrounding buildings shield the square from the noise and air pollution of the adjacent streets. It invites the passer-by for a quiet, recreational stay.
The aim was to give a quality spatial definition to Pöttyös Square, both in terms of aesthetics and usability. This increases the attractiveness and cultural potential of the square, indirectly affects the quality of life of inhabitants of the surrounding residential buildings and of distant ones alike.
The central area can be divided into three main functional units: a multi-generation residential space in front of the eastern residential building with a playground, outdoor tables and seats; a recreational area incorporating circular perennial and annual beds in the middle area in reference to the name of the square; the third segment is defined by a transparent, multifunctional paved surface that can be used for cultural events and gatherings.
A solid aspect of the design concept was to make the entrance areas of the neighboring residential areas more visually present in space, to transform the fragmented space structure into adjoined, complex units. The monument of the Arad martyrs was allocated to the axis between the eastern and the southern entrances, thus giving an elevated atmosphere around the sculpture.
2016
Open space design
- construction plan
Client: Municipality of Esztergom
Lead designer: Partner Mérnöki Iroda Kft.
Size: 3 700 m2
