People enjoying an outdoor urban space with modern buildings and greenery.

A vibrant urban scene with people walking, cycling, and sitting at an outdoor cafe. Modern residential buildings with balconies are visible in the background, surrounded by greenery and trees.

A park scene with people enjoying leisure activities. A family is having a picnic on the grass, a person is cycling, and another adult is walking with a child. In the background, there are modern residential buildings surrounded by trees and greenery.
A modern residential area with brick buildings, trees, and people interacting in a landscaped courtyard.
A vibrant public space with people walking and interacting, surrounded by modern buildings and greenery.
Aerial view of an urban landscape featuring a mix of residential and commercial buildings, green spaces, and roadways. A large, curved glass structure is visible in the foreground, surrounded by trees and pathways. The cityscape extends into the distance with a river visible on the horizon.
Aerial view of a cityscape with a large green park area, surrounded by urban development and infrastructure, including roads and railway lines.
Aerial view of an urban area featuring a railway corridor surrounded by green spaces and modern buildings.
Aerial view of an urban area featuring a railway corridor surrounded by green spaces and modern buildings.
A detailed map illustration showing an urban layout with a gradient color scheme transitioning from orange to pink. The map includes various blocks and streets, with a central area highlighted by dashed lines.
A map illustrating the Rákosrendező Masterplan in Budapest, featuring a green linear park running through the city with pathways and green spaces integrated into the urban fabric.
Illustrative diagram of the Rákosrendező Masterplan in Budapest, showing various layers of urban planning including residential areas, cultural hubs, pedestrian pathways, and green spaces.
Aerial view of an urban masterplan with a central green corridor and surrounding residential areas.
A detailed site plan of an urban development project showing green spaces, residential blocks, and infrastructure elements like roads and railway tracks.
A detailed site plan of an urban area featuring a mix of residential blocks, green spaces, and transportation infrastructure. The plan includes a central railway line with adjacent green areas and pathways, surrounded by residential buildings and amenities. The layout shows a blend of natural and built environments, with pathways and roads connecting various sections.
A set of four diagrams illustrating the Rákosrendező Masterplan in Budapest, focusing on road network, green spaces, public transportation, and the Leaf Line programme.
A series of four diagrams illustrating different aspects of the Rákosrendező Masterplan, including program distribution, phasing, building heights, and energy strategy.
A set of four architectural diagrams illustrating different aspects of a masterplan project. The diagrams include a pedestrian and bike network, a blue system for water management, parking distribution, and topography. Each diagram is labeled with text and uses color-coded lines and symbols to represent various elements.
A series of four diagrams illustrating aspects of the Rákosrendező Masterplan, including density, waste management, architectural characters, and city management facilities.
A conceptual rendering of an urban development project featuring a central railway with surrounding green spaces, residential buildings, and an arched bridge structure. The design integrates nature with urban living, showcasing lush greenery and modern architecture.
A detailed site plan depicting a masterplan with various elements such as residential buildings, offices, a train and metro station, platforms, train tracks, and green spaces including a botanical park and green buffers.
A detailed architectural plan showing a station area with restrooms, a cafe, stairs, elevators, and train platforms. Adjacent plans depict an office layout with courtyards and a residential building plan with a botanical park.
A conceptual rendering of a residential and cultural district featuring modern buildings with rooftop gardens, a cultural hub, and public spaces. The image shows a mix of residential and cultural buildings, green spaces, and pathways, with people interacting in the area.
A detailed masterplan layout of an urban area featuring residential buildings, cultural hubs, an art museum, a library, and green spaces, with pathways and train tracks integrated into the design.
A series of architectural site plans showing residential buildings with courtyards, surrounded by green spaces and pathways.
A modern architectural rendering of a residential complex integrated with green spaces. The buildings feature multiple levels with terraces and greenery. The foreground shows a landscaped park area with trees and pathways.
A detailed site plan illustrating a masterplan with residential buildings, green spaces, trails, and amenities. The layout includes a food market, viewing tower, activities lawn, fragrance garden, and forest area. The design features a main trail, secondary trails, and a green buffer alongside train tracks.
A detailed plan of a park design featuring various zones such as a botanical garden, wetland area, and forest. The layout includes main and secondary trails, activity lawns, meditation areas, and fitness zones, all interconnected by pathways.

Story

A transformative urban vision for Budapest's future The Rákosrendező Masterplan, designed by BIG in collaboration with Vikár és Lukács and Stúdió Kft, reimagines a fragmented urban landscape in Budapest. The project addresses the existing railway corridor that disrupts the city's spatial and social fabric. Drawing inspiration from Budapest's history of bridging divides, the masterplan proposes a continuous linear park named The Leaf Line, which integrates infrastructure with landscape and community spaces. The Leaf Line acts as a connective tissue, transforming the railway's dividing line into a shared landscape that extends into Budapest's larger network of public spaces. This green spine accommodates pedestrian and cycling movement, with East-West crossings facilitating seamless city flow. The Rákos Stream is reopened, enhancing biodiversity and improving the microclimate, while residential blocks reinterpret traditional Budapest courtyards, balancing density with permeability.

## Design Highlights

Continuous linear park, The Leaf Line, reconnecting urban fabric Integration of green and blue corridors for ecological enhancement Residential blocks with shared gardens and community spaces Seamless pedestrian and cycling pathways East-West crossings above and below railway

## Key Facts

Feature Description
Location Budapest, Hungary
Architects BIG, Vikár és Lukács, Stúdió Kft
Status Unbuilt
Key Elements Linear park, residential blocks, green corridors
Environmental Focus Biodiversity, microclimate improvement

Technical Summary

Finishes

  • Facade: Modern residential buildings with balconies and brick facades.

Materials

  • Brick — Used in the construction of residential buildings.

Construction / Systems

  • Bridge and Tunnel System: Three-dimensional bridges and passages above and below the railway to connect the city.

Products

  • Not specified

Palette / Lighting

  • Colors: Not specified
  • Lighting: Not specified

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