Budapest, Hungary
Budapest, Hungary
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
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.
Project Info
Project Name
Villa Park in Nógrádi Street
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Gross Area
1118m2
Completion
2020
Client
Nógrádi Property Ltd.
General Design
BORD Architectural Studio
Head Architect
Péter Bordás
Architect Team
Zsófia Hompók, Tamás Mezey, Tamás Tolvaj
Landscape Architecture
BORD Architectural Studio, Andrea Waldmann
Mechanical Engineering
BORD HVAC Engineering Studio, Zoltán Hollókövi
Structural Engineering
Hydrastat Engineering Office Ltd., Zsigmond Dezső
Photographer
Zsolt Batár