Nominator: Márton Pintér

PAGONY BOOKSTORE

As part of the first semester of my MA studies, I worked on the transformation of the Pagony Bookshop. I redesigned the bookstore’s interior into a functional and ergonomic environment that responds to the needs and perspectives of children of various ages and their parents. The aim was to create a space that meets both functional and aesthetic requirements for its young visitors and their families.

The criteria defined during the site analysis clarified a system that resulted in playful spaces supporting children’s development and cultural enrichment. Throughout the design process, the development of functions was paramount, and the overall spatial organization strictly followed this principle. In addition to achieving harmony in materials and spatial relationships, careful consideration of color and lighting further reinforced the overall design concept.

WILDCAT RESCUE STATION

During my studies, I had the opportunity to design a Wildcat Rescue House for a competition. The facility serves multiple purposes: it provides educational activities for young generations, supports species conservation and research, and offers rehabilitation for injured wildcats. I efficiently organized the building’s spaces, including a multifunctional conference room, an office, and a clinic with support areas for rehabilitation. My concept assigned different colors to distinct functions, applied consistently throughout the building. On the upper level, two residential units with a shared living room and kitchen were created. From these common areas, there is a direct view of the conference hall, where an open ceiling creates a large, continuous space. The surrounding site allows for outdoor education, and a private area is designated for staff.

COMMUNITY OFFICE ON KATONA JÓZSEF STREET

In my diploma project, I focused on the rehabilitation of the transformer house on Katona József Street, aiming to create a collaborative workspace. While preserving the character of the modern industrial building, I integrated contemporary functions to establish the infrastructure for a community office. The spatial organization is based on flexibility and an open-plan layout defined by zone boundaries, allowing users to choose freely between isolated and collaborative work areas.

On the different levels, the design includes hot-desking zones, meeting boxes, a conference area, and workshops, responding to the diverse spatial needs of creative professions. The concept places strong emphasis on the use of natural light. An integral part of the project is a greenhouse park, which employs microclimate-based solutions to integrate nature with the built environment. My goal was to create a sustainable and inspiring creative environment that redefines the relationship between work and space.