Project
Mathias Corvinus Collegium Building Development
Category
Best Project of Public Building or Facility
About the project
Hello Wood set out to design a building concept together with ZDA Zoboki Design & Architecture. The final concept is a building rehabilitation & development project made for Mathias Corvinus Collegium’s new campus. The project came in 1st place in a tie for the best design. The building uses wood as its main material and draws inspiration from several sources. Mathias Corvinus Collegium is one of Hungary’s largest private offering high level training in several disciplines.
During the ideation and design of the new Mathias Corvinus Collegium building, the design team focused primarily on finding the architectural idea: what could be the symbols that could strengthen the identity of a spiritual power center that, in addition to preserving the values of the Hungarians, also boldly seeks new ways. The resulting building is a formal response to the architectural ideas: the building reflects the ranges of the Carpathians, each of its details connects to this idea.
Location
Budapest, Hungary
Project design year
2021
Project website
https://hellowood.eu/mcc-building-development
Additional information
https://epiteszforum.hu/a-hello-wood-es-a-zda-kozos-terve-a-mathias-corvinus-collegium-uj-epuletere
https://index.hu/kultur/2021/05/01/meg-ne-munkasorseg-szekhaz-sztorno-modern-fellegvar-budan/
https://www.octogon.hu/epiteszet/ket-nyertes-a-mathias-corvinus-collegium-megujulo-kozpontjara-kiirt-palyazaton/
Applicant and authors of the project
Hello Wood.
International architecture studio, specializing in designing and building spectacular installations, cabins, and edifices. Hello Wood projects are driven by innovation, social responsibility and an unwavering passion for great design. They work with wood and other sustainable materials to create large-scale installations that are not only artistic, but also eco-friendly and socially relevant. Exists both as a creative architecture and design studio and an educational platform.
Other participants
Hello Wood set out to do create a joint tender with ZDA, another internationally acknowledged Hungarian architect studio. ZDA's work includes Shenzen Opera House, National Dance Theatre (Budapest), Palace of Arts (Budapest).
Mathias Corvinus Collegium (customer) is one of Hungary’s largest private offering high level training in several disciplines.