Explorative - BME

Theme of the course
The theme of the course is to design a community building related to musical activities (education, concerts and dance) to a challenging plot in the 8^th district of Budapest. This non-standard shaped siteis situated in a historical environment (Budapest; 8^th district, Szerdahelyi str. 14), between two old housing blocks. The design process will includethe research and analysis of the historical background of the area and understanding the design requirements in this special urban context.

The Functional Program of the building is a music orientated community and education center with workshops, classrooms, studios, service area, community space and a concert hall. This may be extended by additional services based on the designers’ ideas.

Progress throughout the semester

The course will be held online (TEAMS code: lu2y2k2) according to the current university regulations. Students will be accopmanied by consultants of both departments (design & architecture historical). The participants of this coursewill have to complete their tasks in groups of 3 members. Groups will be international and formed in a way that students in the groups are from different gradesin their studies. 

At the beginning of the course students will get familiar with the site and the task in the form of presentations. Design groups have to present an analysis of the site, also as part of the design process  they should list a variety of inspiring buildings related to the task and their historical research. 

Apart from the presentation of these analyses the progress of projects has to be presented on two occasions before the final presentation, as indicated in the schedule. All presentations will be immediately evaluated by the consultants followed by a groupwork and conversation to inspire new ways of design.

Further information
https://edu.epitesz.bme.hu/local/coursepublicity/publiccourses.php?publicityid=656

Online MS TEAMS code
lu2y2k2