Villa Park in Nógrádi Street

Budapest, Hungary

The staggered, terraced volumes and the prominent external staircases define the unique character of this six-apartment residential development in Buda. The airy white plastered facades and the white-painted glass railings create a striking contrast with the volumes, which resemble open toolboxes.

Budapest, Hungary

Residental

The site is located on the steep slopes of Istenhegy in Budapest’s 12th district, surrounded by greenery and other residential buildings. The development consists of two three-story, flat-roofed buildings, each housing three apartments. The levels are offset from one another, following the natural contours of the terrain and integrating into the hillside. Our goal was to preserve the original landscape as much as possible, shaping the built environment to harmonize with nature.

Access to the complex is provided from the lower end of the sloping site, at street level, via an underground retaining wall garage. Vertical circulation is primarily facilitated by elevators, which open directly into the apartments. Stairs play only a secondary role in the residential park, and a traditional staircase was intentionally omitted from the design. Instead, single-flight, semi-open staircases run along the north façade, functioning as external garden steps that connect the levels.

Villa Park in Nógrádi Street – Photo: Zsolt Batár

Thanks to the close relationship with the surrounding landscape, the atmosphere of the residential park is defined by the presence of trees, flowers, and shrubs.

Each apartment occupies an entire level, with spacious terraces wrapping around every floor. Except for the top-level apartments, all units have direct garden access. Large glass surfaces provide expansive views towards Pest, emphasizing the connection between the interiors and the panoramic surroundings.

Each apartment is equipped with an independent air-to-water heat pump system for both heating and cooling. Thermal comfort is ensured by underfloor heating and radiant slab heating and cooling. Every room features an individual thermostat, allowing precise temperature control. Additionally, all units include their own ventilation system, ensuring energy-efficient fresh air circulation throughout the living spaces.