Follow-up projects

Ajtai József, Elshani Blerina, Lipovac Leon

József Ajtai, Blerina Elshani, Leon Lipovac

1st prize

Mystery Design Team 2022

Mystery plot

The strength of the idea is achieved through the usage of a formal geometric and simple detail design. The garden entrance points have a height difference of over 2 meters between them so the southern approach is resolved with a pathway containing 5 ramps with a slope of 8%. That pathway is paved with concrete blocks (50 x 50 x 6 cm) and bordered with grass and plant covered cassettes terraced at a height of 50 cm. The user is guided towards the feature wall, built from translucent concrete blocks and designed in a way to make a visual connection with the neighbouring “secret garden”. The plaza provides an endpoint to the pathway, an area meant for various functions such as an outdoor cinema, library banquets, and other events compatible with its area. The concrete pavement dissolves into grass concrete blocks bordering and covering the “In Between” zone. It is identified through the composition of its volumes – wall elements and benches. To provide a sense of discovery and creation, users can manipulate the spaces into introverted and extroverted areas, or even an exhibition path. It is possible through the translucent concrete wall elements, which hold retractable perforated

Situation - ground floor 0 25m 5

Flower House bookbinding workshop - entrance hall - study area

Entrance building entrance hall - auditorium - sanitary room

The zone In Between open plaza - everchanging spaces - terraced seatings

Entrance zone pathway of introduction - connection

Tissue that connects bicycle parking - linear water element - seatings aluminium sheets, coil coated as a finish. Both elements vary in length, width and height – according to the composition and their usage, such as niches for holding books. Benches are designed with a full body made of prefabricated concrete shells, covered with 3 cm thick, oil-impregnated wooden planks as a seat cover. This zone connects with the Flower House and auditorium building through a terraced landscape, with each of the three cassettes being 40 cm tall. Their edges are covered with the same wooden panels seen on benches, allowing them to be also used as seats – making it a leisure area concentrated as an extension of the activities inside the Flower House. This area also contains modular tables (100 x 100 x 40 cm) with light steel construction covered with wooden panels and placed on grass. What can also be seen throughout the project is the green area’s uniformities from the entrance to the Auditorium and Terrace. The continuous convergence and growth of green space transitions throughout the plan, concluding with a green wall of climbing plants on the facades of the buildings.

ADAPTIVE REUSE: FLOWER HOUSE PROJECT

The Flower House on the site does not serve its intended purpose, so as part of an adaptive reuse project, the building was given a new purpose. We decided on an educational theme as there is a school at the end of the Szepesy Street, and the school is known for holding classes in the library. This way, a space could be provided which separates younger children from the university students, who could then do their research in peace. In addition, we are not destroying a building that is likely to have as much cultural significance in the garden as the library.

Under the project the workshop is divided into two parts: the building’s left part focuses on manufacturing, where people can learn the process of bookbinding. The area to the right is for other classroom activities. There should be a space in the central area on the gallery level that is a leisure area that can be used by anyone for taking a break.

Auditorium

The whole project is indirectly highlighted from the street, with a pair of new buildings on opposite sides of the library, a new entrance leading to the square, and a new public building.

These two buildings are aesthetically similar to each other and thus contrast with the other library entrance from the garden concrete pavement (50 x 50 cm) ramp with an inclination of 8% concrete pavement (50 x 50 cm) grass cassette concrete border (50 cm height) planter cassette concrete border (50 cm height) entrance wall element translucent concrete (in blocks) bordering wall element concrete with three openings (50 x 50 cm) buildings on the street. The Baroque façade of the library between them is particularly striking. The building complex draws attention to the otherwise unfrequented Szepesy Street with its striking streetscape-disrupting appearance. Full development of the street frontage will not only create a new public building but will also solve the architectural morphology problems of the street.

As the library is under cultural heritage protection, special care had to be taken not to break the cornice around it. The facade is made of anthracite coloured Perfalz coated aluminium (0.7 x 500 mm), and also decorated with ivy. This contrast in colour highlights it from the existing buildings in the street.

Auditorium - Flower house - garden connection in situ concrete terraced seatings on grass wooden cover on concrete retaining wall (42 cm height) modular tables wooden construction (100 x 100 x 42 cm) the In Between zone modular spaces in concrete - grass blocks (50 x 50 cm) wall element translucent concrete in blocks (dimensions vary) retractable element inside the wall perforated metal sheet (dimensions vary) element for sitting precast concrete with wooden top cover (42 cm height) plaza for various activities concrete pavement (50 x 50 cm)

Adaptive reuse project of Flowerhouse

The flower house on the site does not serve its intended purpose, so as part of an adaptive reuse project, the building was given a new purpose, which we chose it to be an educational direction as was already mentioned. This way, we are not destroying a building that is likely to have as much cultural significance in the garden as the library.

The project of the Workshop devates in two ways: The building’s left tract’s purpuse is the manifacture area, where people can learn the proccess of book-creating. The right tract of the building is for other school classroom’s activities. In the central area on the gallery’s level there is a leisure area that can be used by anyone.

The lecture hall can be found on the ground level of the building, which can be entered through the hallway from the entrance. This hallway isn’t just a connection between the rooms of the buildings but also provides access to the terrace. The lecture hall has raised wooden seating steps that allow more than 40 people to fit in this area. On the first floor, there is a conference-room for the employees of the library, and on the left side of the room there is a door that leads to the roof, which also provides access to the back garden.

Dora Raić, Tugce Sahin, Irina Zaretskaia

2nd prize

Stretch

The first step of our design phase was to analyse the location. This step was incredibly important as it allowed us to familiarise ourselves with the place. During our analysis, we found out that in summer Széchenyi Square has a number of sunshades stretched between the buildings. These sunshades, made of fabric, are an ingenious way to protect the popular square from the sun, and we wanted to continue this. We also noticed that there are not many places for students to relax and lie down. Since the garden is very close to the Mosque of Pasha Gazi Kassim and Church of Gyertyaszentelo Boldogasszony, there are many tourists in summer.

Since the garden can only be entered from Szepesy Ignác Street, we wanted to include the street in our concept. The passage will have a diagonal arrangement of fabrics, which will serve as an eye-catching feature to draw the attention of visitors. The colour selection of the fabrics is in a range of natural colours to blend in with the buildings, books and the garden. To connect the whole thing with the library, we wanted to print quotations from respected authors on the fabrics. The quotations would be written in English to cater to the high number of tourists and international students visiting Pécs. On the streets, we will provide bicycle parking and seating to encourage people to ride their bikes more. By the two entrances, the fabric will lead from the street to guide the visitors into the garden.

The atmosphere of the garden should be cosy and welcoming and accessible to everyone. We want to have a place for students to study and relax. Families with children will enjoy themselves because there are areas for climbing and sitting. Book lovers can go to the library to check out books and read those in the garden. On hot days, we provide beanbags so that visitors can sit on the lawn as well. The sunshades serve as sun protection on hot days, but also as weather protection on rainy days. The structural concept is the following: steel rods are sewn into the perimeter of the fabrics to ensure their stability, all additional shade sail joints are connected to those rods. In the street, the shade sails are fixed onto the walls through snap hooks, tensioners, and wall anchors. In the garden, a scaffolding substructure is built, being relatively light and not solid, it does not interfere with the light fabric concept. At the same time, the scaffolding frames can provide sufficient rigidity for the shade sails the hammocks, and the climbing nets. The frames are fixed to the ground by small concrete pad foundations and steel plates and utilizes common rigid and swivel scaffolding clamps. The tents, hammocks, and nets are joined to the scaffolding by snap hooks, tensioners, and steel anchors.

We wanted to turn the flower house into a workshop and coffee shop. To maintain a connection with the library, there will be space for bookbinding and making notebooks. The interior will be filled with hammocks, which will play on our fabric theme in the garden. The flower house will also serve as storage for sunscreen fabrics when needed.

Since we want to make use of the garden all year, we made an analysis of the four seasons. After researching the temperatures for each season, we found similarities between spring and autumn, where the temperature ranges between 10-22 degrees Celsius. From March to May and September to November conditions are ideal in the garden, which is great for studying, relaxing and reading. The selected fabrics for spring and autumn are weather resistant, waterproof, easy to maintain and have a special coating which provides protection from dirt, oil and grime.

Summertime includes the same activities as in spring and autumn.

Then the sunshade provides a pleasant stay in the garden to study, read or spend quality time with friends and family. Thanks to the mobility of the bean bags you can find your own spot in the garden, and on top of that, the bean bags are also weatherproof and easy to maintain. In summer the fabric for the sunshade has a looser weave to provide some protection from the sun while also allowing air to circulate.

Since the temperature ranges between 2 to 8 degrees Celsius in the winter, we put aside the usual activities and opted for shortterm visits. To make the stay more attractive, we want to replace the sunshades with strings of lights to create a cosy atmosphere. Taking into consideration that the Light Festival takes place in September, we wanted to expand on this idea and offer it in winter as well. Pictures of different artists, quotes from poets and colourful patterns can be projected on the walls of the buildings.

Saruul Bold, Jaap Wegner, Loni Likar

3rd prize

Follow the line

The programme consists of a series of leisure facilities for hikers, tourists, students, and local habitants to get people out of their centralized box and return to nature. It will also be the theme of the future era. For example, by leaving behind concrete and other materials that are most suitable for densely populated life so far, and returning to wood, paper, and natural materials is also a way to return to nature. Adding natural elements in the building as much as possible can give visitors a feeling of being in nature.

Each feature of the garden is strategically placed to showcase geological or architectural features, drawing visitors to explore the path to the flower house and appreciate the beautiful views of the garden. Doing so enhanced the community and brings new energy to the locals.

The design of the project is inspired by topographical waves and lines, the two forces that can attract people towards the secret garden area and make the garden a more lively, functional space where architecture and nature converge. Creating 2D topographical lines as elements that gradually grow out of the ground and turn into 3D functional elements provides a personalised, therapeutic, and rehabilitative experience directly connected to nature. Reversing these features through scripting forms various spaces, lights, and shade for the users to experience the garden through the interpretation of the architecture. The line elements on the ground could act as the pavement or as pathway between green spaces. The architectural monument uses a rhythmical design, incorporating the existing trees and highlighting their position and interaction between their surroundings to provide a wide range of spatial qualities that reflect the diverse visual needs of visitors. The architectural installation “Wooden Line Stream” is located at the entrance of the garden. It is made up of wooden strips that are connected by renewable and reusable components, showcasing our team’s philosophy of “natural architecture” and ecological protection.

The flexibility of wood and gravity create a balance, creating a curve of fluid lines, floating in the air. The installation, “Wooden Line Stream”, starts at the garden entrance and serves to help unleash imagination. The series of wooden strips form “curves” with varying amplitudes and curvatures, extending into a gentle spiral. The flow of the line depicts the swaying spiral, reflecting the scattered light and shadow on the ground.

Blurred Boundaries: The physical architecture provides a range of spatial qualities separated by boundaries that allow some form of interaction/group connection, and further enhance the private zones.

Construction: The seating areas are formed by aligning multiple singular wooden modules. These are 50mm wide and spaced 50mm apart at the closest point, forming a seating area without the need for a plank to sit on. The modules are made entirely from birch, specifically chosen for its flexibility, that allows the organic shapes of the modules. The modules are hollow to minimize material use. The interior structure consists of vertical, horizontal and diagonal battens connected by screws. The vertical and horizontal battens are 50 by 30mm wide, the diagonal battens are 30 by 30mm wide. The modules are elevated 5cm above the ground to prevent direct contact with the ground and minimise dampness and rot. The connection to the ground is provided by five post anchors made from galvanized steel, which sit in concrete pads that form rings going all the way under the seating areas. A ring of gravel is also placed underneath the modules to prevent grass growth and allow for adequate drainage and air circulation. A 20mm thick bent plank, coated with a water repellent varnish, is placed on top of the construction and riveted onto the planks. The sides of the module are cut out plates, which are 10mm thick and also riveted onto the construction.

Flower House: The existing flower house can be transformed to the Workshop Café, and by extending the front of the house, the two functions of the monumental to see beyond their immediate surroundings, communicate with others through various levels of connection, enjoy their environment and educate themself in practical and artistic skills.

The concept of the flower house is to create a relaxing area in harmony with the overall garden theme. This space is designed to be an extension of the garden, where exhibition space. This first space that you experience invites you to explore more. The spiral staircase is partially hidden by hanging flexible panels attached to the ceiling which make up part of an exhibition with hanging artwork on them. The space between is framed with pedestals featuring 3-dimensional artworks such as sculptures. From the entrance, visitors can choose to explore space on the right or left side of the flower house. The left side is an extended exhibition space with bigger hanging panels that helps guide visitors through the room. On the right side there is a combined cafe and workshop area, which is suitable for creative work and also a pleasant place to relax and drink a cup of coffee. depending on the type of exhibition. These panels are one meter off the ground, guiding visitors to move in a certain way. The entrance of the flower house has the same hanging panels, suspended at a height of about two metres, allowing visitors to pass below them while viewing the hanging art from the gallery. In the corners of the middle room, we have classic pedestals for additional artwork.

Participating universities

University of Pécs

Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

Hungary

Fachhochschule Dortmund

University of Applied Sciences and Arts

Faculty of Architecture

Germany

Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek

Faculty of Civil Engeneering and Architecture

Croatia

Participants by university

Lecturers

Dr Molnár Tamás

Gombo-Ochir Enkhjin

Dr Hachul Helmut

Dr Schultz-Fölsing Reinhild

Dr Krstić Hrvoje

Dr Stober Dina

Students

Ajtai József

Bold Saruul

Grósz Anna Boróka

Ahmad Osama Malkawi Osama

Nagy Szabolcs

Takács-Győrfi Emese

Tsetsgee Naranzul

Zaretskaia Irina

Borrmann Linda

Elshani Blerina

Hermes Annika

Pap-Nehme Leonie

Preker Clara

Sahin Tugce

Sturm Elias

Wegner Jaap

Likar Loni

Lipovac Leon

Lovrišec Ana-Maria

Marjanović Martina

Medić Ante Šimun

Mucić Tina

Raić Dora

Vrbanac Sara