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Location: Budapest, Hungary
Architect & Client: Zaha Hadid Architects, London
Value of envelope: 27 Million USD
Height: 48m (11 storeys)
Schematic Design, Consultancy and System Development
A transparent tower and surrounding public square, Szervita Square moves away from closed forms and perimeter blocks to create a building and urban landscape that is porous, accessible and welcoming. A structure that extends Budapest’s rich architectural heritage, is inherently ‘in context’, yet also marks a radical new approach.
http://www.zaha-hadid.com/architecture/szervita-square-tower/