Tavirózsa Projekt - Lotus Project

Idea projektu

The goal of the Tavirózsa project is the comprehensive, sustainable, and community-oriented revitalization of Kőérberek – an underutilized yet historically and environmentally valuable area in Budapest’s 11th district. The main concept is to create a livable, modern, and green urban environment that integrates contemporary urban planning with principles of environmental protection, social inclusion, and economic sustainability.

The development focuses on three main action areas:

Preservation and enhancement of natural assets – cleaning and widening the Hosszúréti stream, establishing parks, a botanical garden, expanding green areas, and setting up selective waste collection points.

Improvement of social and community infrastructure – renovating outdated residential and educational buildings, constructing new apartments and dormitories, and creating cultural, social, and sports facilities.

Transformation of transport and economic structure – establishing an intermodal hub (tram, bus, train, tram-train), creating job opportunities through office buildings and service units, and developing parking, bicycle, and pedestrian routes.

The long-term vision of the project is to create a functionally diverse, economically viable, socially inclusive, and environmentally sustainable new urban district that alleviates the burden on the city center, reduces suburban migration, and introduces a new standard for urban living.

Popis projektu

The Tavirózsa project is an urban redevelopment initiative focused on revitalizing the Kőérberek area in Budapest’s 11th district. Historically significant yet underutilized, this neighborhood will be transformed into a sustainable, modern, and livable urban district. The development aims to combine green infrastructure, residential and public buildings, educational and cultural institutions, and improved transportation systems into a cohesive, future-proof environment. The goal is to provide high-quality living conditions while preserving the area’s natural and historical assets, reducing suburban migration, and boosting local community life.

The project includes the renovation of old buildings and the construction of new residential complexes with a total of 463 apartments in five different categories, catering to a wide range of users. Public infrastructure will be expanded with new kindergartens, schools, a gymnasium, a library, and a cultural center. A central civic square will serve as the social and commercial heart of the area, featuring retail spaces, restaurants, and cafés.

Transportation will be significantly upgraded through the development of a multimodal transport hub integrating tram, bus, train, and tram-train systems. New bike paths, pedestrian walkways, and a P+R parking facility will support sustainable mobility. The existing stream and green spaces will be restored and expanded, including the creation of a botanical garden and recreational areas.

In addition, five industrial buildings will be converted into modern office spaces, providing local job opportunities and economic activity. The entire neighborhood is designed with sustainability in mind, featuring solar panels, heat pump systems, selective waste management, and a pedestrian-friendly layout. The architectural vision emphasizes adaptive reuse, social inclusion, and environmental harmony.

Technické informace

The Tavirózsa project spans approximately 36,250 m² of residential floor area, with an additional 3,615 m² allocated to terraces. It includes the design and construction of 463 residential units across five apartment typologies, ranging from 35 m² studios to 95+ m² family homes. The apartment buildings feature underground parking facilities (831 parking spaces in total), and each unit includes private terraces to ensure outdoor access and natural ventilation.

From an urban design perspective, the project is structured around a central civic square ("főtér"), which anchors the public life of the district. This square is framed by mixed-use perimeter blocks, with retail and service functions at ground level and residential or co-housing units above. The public realm integrates green infrastructure through plazas, pocket parks, and landscaped pedestrian corridors that visually and functionally connect key destinations.

The architectural concept follows a context-sensitive, mixed-density urban fabric, combining mid-rise apartment buildings with renovated low-rise housing and co-housing typologies. A “parasitic” architecture strategy is employed on five existing industrial structures: new office spaces are created by adding lightweight rooftop extensions, maximizing usable floor area while preserving the original building frames. These office buildings total 27,854 m² and are structurally retrofitted to meet modern standards.

The transportation strategy centers on the development of a multimodal transit node integrating tram, bus, suburban rail, and tram-train services. A new local bus line and extended tram route are introduced, alongside a two-level P+R parking structure. Slow mobility is prioritized through a network of new bicycle lanes and pedestrian paths, with rental stations for bikes and scooters distributed throughout the site.

Landscape architecture plays a defining role in the project. The Hosszúréti stream is widened and ecologically revitalized, forming a green corridor through the site. A lakeside park with a jogging track, boardwalks, and seating areas enhances the public realm. A botanical garden is introduced as both a recreational and educational feature, complete with themed plant zones, a nature trail, and interactive learning installations.

Key public buildings include:

-A comprehensive educational campus with a kindergarten, elementary school, high school, shared gymnasium, and library designed to serve 1,200–1,500 students.

-A multi-use service building housing a post office, bank, language center, senior club, and rooftop terrace.

-A sport complex with indoor and outdoor facilities, including swimming pools, tennis courts, gyms, and wellness areas.

The architectural character emphasizes modular design, passive solar strategies, and green materials. Building envelopes are thermally optimized, and mechanical systems incorporate heat pump technologies. A total of 2,573 photovoltaic panels are installed on rooftops (over 4,300 m²), generating approximately 1.1 GWh of renewable energy annually.

Vehicular access within the central district is restricted to emergency, service, and permitted traffic. Streets within residential and commercial zones are designed as shared or pedestrian-first spaces, improving safety and livability. The public lighting system is entirely solar-powered, with automated timers and motion sensors to reduce energy use.

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