vikár & lukács architects: hungarian autoklub headquarters
a metal ribbon wraps around the glass curtain-walled office spaces, creating a distinctive letter 'a'.
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‘headquarters of hungarian autoklub’ by vikár & lukács architects, budapest, hungary
image © tamás bujnovszky
all images courtesy of vikár & lukács architects
budapest-based architecture studio vikár & lukács have recently completed the headquarters of the hungarian autoklub,
a commission they won during a competition a few years ago. the main feature of the office building is the meter thick
metal cladded ribbon, which wraps around the structure, creating the letter ‘a’. the glass curtainwall is inset,
creating interesting reflections on the metallic material.
street view of building
image © tamás bujnovszky
the main hall and service entrance are found on the ground floor lobby. the reception area has brightly colored acrylic which is
strategically used for way-finding, while it incorporates the autoklub branding. the subsequent levels are office spaces of various sizes.
the rooftop terrace is meant as an outdoor meeting space. to free the roof of technical devices,
geothermal energy systems are used for heating and cooling.
strategically used for way-finding, while it incorporates the autoklub branding. the subsequent levels are office spaces of various sizes.
the rooftop terrace is meant as an outdoor meeting space. to free the roof of technical devices,
geothermal energy systems are used for heating and cooling.
located close to the danube bridge, the building is meant to be a landmark for drivers.
details of facade materials
images © tamás bujnovszky
lobby
image © gabor f. tóth
reception area
image © gabor f. tóth
meeting room
image © gabor f. tóth
interior view of office
image © gabor f. tóth
upper floor terrace
image © gabor f. tóth
main entrance to the lobby
image © tamás bujnovszky
at night
image © tamás bujnovszky
night-time aerial view
image © civertan
site plan
floor plan
front and side elevations
section
sketches and model
diagram
project info:
year of design: 2007
built: 2010-11
built area: 3430 meters squared
client: magyar autoklub
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