Concrete Jungle
Designers:
Bálint Lach
Year:
2023
Award:
Junior Landscape Architect of the Year 2023
An European metropolis, much like Budapest, struggling with the urbanization challenges characteristic of the 21st century. The chosen fictitious location is situated in the city center, defined by dense development and a high ratio of paved surfaces. Amidst this, an undeveloped plot exists—like a floating island—carrying within it the potential for expansion and development.
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Similar to brownfield sites, the current state of the design location is degraded and underutilized. The small, neglected grassy area—intersected by pedestrian traffic and dotted with invasive species—raises critical questions regarding functional deficiency and urban abandonment.
Despite its small footprint, the site holds immense potential as a vital component of the city's green infrastructure. The solution lies in the layering of diverse functions, multifunctionality, and attractive elements, ensuring that—driven by interest or curiosity—everyone can find a point of connection. It is a place where green surfaces are seamlessly woven into the gray fabric of the city.