New meets old: sun from above
An exemplary intensive space utilisation and an ample supply of flooding daylight anywhere in the historic building are mandatory objectives of the 2001 design of a new wing for the Budapest Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Library.
Award winning architect Peter Hegedus and his studio present a brilliant dromeroofed eight-storey structure, embracing an inner courtyard. The new project stands as an addition to an eclectic palace from 1889 and a later section, originally built for residential purposes.
The Hegedus wing, however, is now the overall main building, matching the growing spatial requirements of a modern library: Bright, open interiors with unfolded perspectives to see and walk through. All rooms are easily accessible and fully serviceable.
New meets old: sun from above
An exemplary intensive space utilisation and an ample supply of flooding daylight anywhere in the historic building are mandatory objectives of the 2001 design of a new wing for the Budapest Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Library.
Award winning architect Peter Hegedus and his studio present a brilliant dromeroofed eight-storey structure, embracing an inner courtyard. The new project stands as an addition to an eclectic palace from 1889 and a later section, originally built for residential purposes.
The Hegedus wing, however, is now the overall main building, matching the growing spatial requirements of a modern library: Bright, open interiors with unfolded perspectives to see and walk through. All rooms are easily accessible and fully serviceable.
New meets old: sun from above
An exemplary intensive space utilisation and an ample supply of flooding daylight anywhere in the historic building are mandatory objectives of the 2001 design of a new wing for the Budapest Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Library.
Award winning architect Peter Hegedus and his studio present a brilliant dromeroofed eight-storey structure, embracing an inner courtyard. The new project stands as an addition to an eclectic palace from 1889 and a later section, originally built for residential purposes.
The Hegedus wing, however, is now the overall main building, matching the growing spatial requirements of a modern library: Bright, open interiors with unfolded perspectives to see and walk through. All rooms are easily accessible and fully serviceable.
New meets old: sun from above
An exemplary intensive space utilisation and an ample supply of flooding daylight anywhere in the historic building are mandatory objectives of the 2001 design of a new wing for the Budapest Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Library.
Award winning architect Peter Hegedus and his studio present a brilliant dromeroofed eight-storey structure, embracing an inner courtyard. The new project stands as an addition to an eclectic palace from 1889 and a later section, originally built for residential purposes.
The Hegedus wing, however, is now the overall main building, matching the growing spatial requirements of a modern library: Bright, open interiors with unfolded perspectives to see and walk through. All rooms are easily accessible and fully serviceable.
An exemplary intensive space utilisation and an ample supply of flooding daylight anywhere in the historic building are mandatory objectives of the 2001 design of a new wing for the Budapest Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Library.
In this context the Hegedus Studio provide maximum, rich daylight opportunities from the ground floor to the attic. A multiple arch roof design of varying cord lengths allows daylight to reach the attic at anytime during the day and lays out fine office space for the managing and processing of books from the central library and its 70 branches. Through the zinc-plated roof a transmission of Hungarian sun and warmth is conducted by means of a series of VELUX roof windows. They were deemed the most efficient solution, at the same time rendering a well-proportioned contribution to the architecture.
The roof windows are placed in the entire roof structure of the new wing, shaping a horseshoe, sealed at the bottom. To the north no sun protection is needed.
The selection of building materials conforms to the principles of modern architecture, yet the style of the building in distinct harmony reflects traditional values, prevalent as they are in the historic neighbours. Bottom line: the architects have productively combined a hub of practical considerations with large-scale spatial solutions.
In this context the Hegedus Studio provide maximum, rich daylight opportunities from the ground floor to the attic. A multiple arch roof design of varying cord lengths allows daylight to reach the attic at anytime during the day and lays out fine office space for the managing and processing of books from the central library and its 70 branches. Through the zinc-plated roof a transmission of Hungarian sun and warmth is conducted by means of a series of VELUX roof windows. They were deemed the most efficient solution, at the same time rendering a well-proportioned contribution to the architecture.
The roof windows are placed in the entire roof structure of the new wing, shaping a horseshoe, sealed at the bottom. To the north no sun protection is needed.
The selection of building materials conforms to the principles of modern architecture, yet the style of the building in distinct harmony reflects traditional values, prevalent as they are in the historic neighbours. Bottom line: the architects have productively combined a hub of practical considerations with large-scale spatial solutions.
In this context the Hegedus Studio provide maximum, rich daylight opportunities from the ground floor to the attic. A multiple arch roof design of varying cord lengths allows daylight to reach the attic at anytime during the day and lays out fine office space for the managing and processing of books from the central library and its 70 branches. Through the zinc-plated roof a transmission of Hungarian sun and warmth is conducted by means of a series of VELUX roof windows. They were deemed the most efficient solution, at the same time rendering a well-proportioned contribution to the architecture.
The roof windows are placed in the entire roof structure of the new wing, shaping a horseshoe, sealed at the bottom. To the north no sun protection is needed.
The selection of building materials conforms to the principles of modern architecture, yet the style of the building in distinct harmony reflects traditional values, prevalent as they are in the historic neighbours. Bottom line: the architects have productively combined a hub of practical considerations with large-scale spatial solutions.
In this context the Hegedus Studio provide maximum, rich daylight opportunities from the ground floor to the attic. A multiple arch roof design of varying cord lengths allows daylight to reach the attic at anytime during the day and lays out fine office space for the managing and processing of books from the central library and its 70 branches. Through the zinc-plated roof a transmission of Hungarian sun and warmth is conducted by means of a series of VELUX roof windows. They were deemed the most efficient solution, at the same time rendering a well-proportioned contribution to the architecture.
The roof windows are placed in the entire roof structure of the new wing, shaping a horseshoe, sealed at the bottom. To the north no sun protection is needed.
The selection of building materials conforms to the principles of modern architecture, yet the style of the building in distinct harmony reflects traditional values, prevalent as they are in the historic neighbours. Bottom line: the architects have productively combined a hub of practical considerations with large-scale spatial solutions.
In this context the Hegedus Studio provide maximum, rich daylight opportunities from the ground floor to the attic. A multiple arch roof design of varying cord lengths allows daylight to reach the attic at anytime during the day and lays out fine office space for the managing and processing of books from the central library and its 70 branches. Through the zinc-plated roof a transmission of Hungarian sun and warmth is conducted by means of a series of VELUX roof windows. They were deemed the most efficient solution, at the same time rendering a well-proportioned contribution to the architecture.
The roof windows are placed in the entire roof structure of the new wing, shaping a horseshoe, sealed at the bottom. To the north no sun protection is needed.
The selection of building materials conforms to the principles of modern architecture, yet the style of the building in distinct harmony reflects traditional values, prevalent as they are in the historic neighbours. Bottom line: the architects have productively combined a hub of practical considerations with large-scale spatial solutions.
An exemplary intensive space utilisation and an ample supply of flooding daylight anywhere in the historic building are mandatory objectives of the 2001 design of a new wing for the Budapest Metropolitan Ervin Szabo Library.
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