I’m Lőrinc Kovács, an architecture student at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Over the years, I’ve focused primarily on architectural visualization alongside architectural design. I am passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance my work, including the early adoption of AI tools like DALL-E 2 and MidJourney to elevate project presentations and clearly communicate the design phase of projects.
I believe that better visuals lead to stronger client communication, fostering collaboration that achieves more sustainable and enduring architectural quality.
kovacslorinc3@gmail.com +36 20 803 7392
/ 2012-2020 / Fényi Gyula Jesuit High School
/ 2020- /
Budapest Universiy of Technology and Economics
Faculty of Architecture
EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE
/ Kovaterv Kft. 2021- /
I started working as an intern in the summer of 2021. Since then, I have been involved in project based work, primarily preparing permit plans for smaller buildings, mainly family houses and creating visuals for every type of project. Over the years we participated in three architectural competitions.
SOFTWARE SKILLS
/ 3D modelling, BIM / Archicad, Sketchup
/ Digital Imaging and Presentation / Lumion, Twinmotion, Unreal Engine, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign
VTN - Urban Planning Competition - 2022 - main organizer as architecture student
KÉK - Contemporary Architectural Centre - 2022 - mentorship program
MEZSGYE - University Lecture Series about Landscape Architecture - 2022 - organizer
ÉK Szk. - Architectural Club College for Advanced Studies - 2021-2023 - membership
Content
WindPoint Student Research Society Conference 2022
Concept: Galló Bence, Kovács Lőrinc
Visuals: Kovács Lőrinc
Community Driven Destruction
The Northwest Hangar is the first striking structure we encounter on Hármashatár Hill. Today, this building serves as a remnant of the golden age of gliding, hinting at the end of an era—and, with a slight delay, the monumental infrastructure itself will succumb to decay. Over the years, its technical condition has deteriorated, and with the collapse of its roof structure, it is rapidly nearing the final stage of its lifespan.
We aim to guide this process and repurpose it into a program that interprets space and time, change and decay, memories and identity, offering an opportunity for moving forward. To foster the development of identity, we use the framing concepts of the site: ruin, self-organization, flight, wind, airflow, and nature. Our goal is not to reorganize the existing building conceptually but to rethink its current properties and create a generous and recognizable space with them.
Therefore, the space must be “furnished” by its current use. The first principle along this path is that the hangar must function as a terrain feature, a kind of given, rather than as a building. The second principle is that this space should evolve over time, just as its surroundings do, without interrupting the cycle. Whatever is destined to decay should, in its current form, be allowed to fall to ruin, contributing to the evolution of the space with the involvement of the community, granting them the opportunity to shape it.
For this, we use the toolkit of deconstruction: the resulting brick rubble will be placed in gabion baskets, allowing community members to utilize it as building material according to their momentary needs. This could involve creating installation spaces for exhibitions or even something as simple as setting up a fire pit for roasting bacon.
Jam Department Design Semester 2024
Concept: Kardos Eszter, Kovács Lőrinc
Visuals: Kovács Lőrinc
Settlement Tectonics
The study preceding the house design examined the changes in traditional architectural reference points through the documented settlement history presented on maps. The stone house on the plot has long been an integral part of Bakonybél’s development. Since the plots in the surrounding area also follow the house + outbuilding structure, the operational section of the planned jam manufactory is designed as an outbuilding.
Given that the most sustainable construction is no construction, the stone house will accommodate the manufactory’s educational space with minimal alterations while preserving its original architectural features. The new construction will be two stories: the lower level, formed by extending the existing retaining wall, will receive raw materials, while the upper level will house a lightweight structure with a single large space serving as a showcase kitchen for jam processing. The timber used for the lightweight structure is treated to acquire a distinctive red hue, emphasizing clear differentiation and character creation.
FirStep Real Estate Developement Concept 2024
Concept: Szepessy Hajnalka, Kardos Eszter, Vörös Hargita, Apró Péter, Kovács Menyhért, Kovács
Visuals: Szepessy Hajnalka, Kovács Lőrinc
Brownfield Developement
For the Urban Development Roundtable’s idea competition titled Rákosrendező – Redevelopment and Utilization of a Brownfield Site in the Heart of the City - we prepared a real estate development plan in collaboration with students from various fields. The study includes an environmental analysis, urban planning, investment, architectural, and operational concepts, as well as return-on-investment calculations.
The first step in the phased urban development of the 82-hectare Rákosrendező area is a catalyst project, which is elaborated in detail in the study. Our aim with the plan is to create a livable, sustainable district with genuine economic integration that addresses the housing crisis. The architectural representation offers a vision of the modern appearance, density, and atmosphere of the planned district.
The Process
After blocking out the main building masses in Archicad, I added greenery and sky to the model in Lumion. As the last step we renderd the images with Visoid AI to create stunning visual apperance but maintain the conceptual character of the project.
The full submission material for the competition is available trough the QR code below.
BioLAB Architecture of Workplaces 2023
Concept: Kardos Eszter, Kovács Lőrinc
Visuals: Kovács Lőrinc
Green Addition
The project encompasses a bioplastic production hall, laboratories, and the Department of Polymer Technology, with a strong emphasis on environmentally conscious construction. Adjacent to the HŐ building, where the site is currently a parking lot, the design also addresses the need for a community green space. To promote sustainability, departmental facilities are integrated into the unused sections of the HŐ building, while laboratory spaces repurpose the previously unused basement beneath the parking lot, originally intended as coal storage. The two-story production hall is partially recessed, with one level situated underground. The resulting ground-level structure includes the hall’s open interior space, a flexible auditorium, and a staircase leading to a fully developed green roof. This rooftop green space serves both environmental and community purposes.
WORKS
Selected Projects from Kovaterv
Concepts: Kovaterv Kft.
Visuals: Kovács Lőrinc
Elementary School
The design was created for the competition to plan a new Reformed elementary school in Szigetszentmiklós. The school is intended to accommodate 8x2 classes, equating to 480 students, along with a 60-member teaching staff. The complex includes 16 classrooms, 8 specialized subject rooms, 6 community spaces, faculty rooms, a restaurant, a Reformed chapel, service apartments, and a “C”-sized sports hall unit that operates outside school hours, as well as standard outdoor athletic tracks. The design had to incorporate these functions on a rather irregularly shaped plot in a densely built suburban environment, with the aim of creating a new urban center. To achieve this, the plan also proposes an amendment to the zoning plan, which would establish a new city park in front of the school’s entrance, thus creating a more impactful arrival experience to the building.
Illiny Chapelle
In the summer of 2024, Kovaterv was commissioned by a private client to design a chapel. The client envisioned an intimate space in their garden, dedicated to personal and family prayers.
Honoring the client’s request, the chapel incorporates traditional building materials and architectural forms, inspired by the regional vernacular. The design thoughtfully integrates natural light, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere, while the interior strikes a balance between simplicity and prominence.
A perforated brick lattice above the entrance symbolizes the presence of a bell, while the interior design directs attention to a cross suspended from the roof structure, gently arching over those in prayer.
WebDesign
In the summer of 2023, I created a new website for Kovaterv Company.
The primary concept of the website is to showcase projects either several years after their completion or before they are fully finished. This approach emphasizes that the value of architecture is not reliant on professional, staged photography. The site features a clean and balanced layout, achieving its visual appeal through typography.
You can acces the website, using the QR code located in the upper right corner.
