Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem - Építészmérnöki Kar

The aim of the course is to introduce students to the specific formation and development of the Hungarian settlement system through the different historical periods of urban growth. Each era will be presented through the historical and social background, as well as the settlement establishment and development factors, such as the town-forming role of the environment, nationalities, religions and social stratification; and the Soviet influence on town planning. Among other things specific environment-forming activities and morphological, townscape and floor plan characteristics typical of Hungary will be discussed. During the semester, several (invited) lecturers will give presentations on the different topics, enriching the course.

 

Main topics: Geographical features of Hungary, Geography and Urban Space; Urban morphology; Modern recreational architecture on the Balaton Lakeside, Blocks of flats in Budapest, Urban architectural tendency during the State-socialism, Spatial patterns of urban tourism in Budapest; Local knowledge of settlements

Lessons are every Thursday afternoon between 15.15-17.00

On Nov 03: Urban walk