Technical background of the development

Reduced building volume

Based on the regulations in force since 2017 (KÉSZ), a building with approximately 15 percent larger floor area could also be constructed on the plot. LIVING decided on a smaller-scale development in order to create a livable environment for current district residents and future residents of the new apartments.

Articulated massing

The height and mass of the building remain within the current regulatory limits and are positioned in the lower range. The designer TIBA Studio has taken into account all professional recommendations of national and local architectural councils: an articulated building with high-quality façades structured by green areas will be created, fitting the surroundings and not overloading the streetscape.

Distance between buildings

During the design process, appropriate building distances were a key consideration. Towards the closest neighbouring property, the former diplomatic residence at 17 Karinthy Frigyes Road, the distance between buildings will be almost 15 metres (14.96 metres) instead of the 10 metres permitted by regulations, representing one and a half times the required separation.

Compared to the surrounding streets, a more spacious and open urban space is created.

Courtyard size

Another important consideration was maintaining courtyard proportions appropriate to the scale of the city. As a result, the building’s internal courtyards will be 30–40 metres wide, an exceptionally spacious dimension in an urban environment.

Sunlight exposure

In accordance with the applicable regulations, daylight access and solar exposure assessments were undertaken for the surrounding buildings, and their specific conditions were taken into account during the design process.

Landscaped area

With the development, usable green space increases from 0 to 5,100 sq m and the developer exceeds expectations, as the green ratio will be 28 percent instead of the required 20 percent.

Deliberately reduced development scale

• Taking into account both the interests of local residents and high architectural standards, the developer consciously builds at a volume 15 percent smaller than the maximum permitted.
• Ez a vállalás a maximumhoz képest:
  • 69 fewer apartments,
  • 740 sq m smaller built-up area,
  • 1,430 sq m lower gross floor area.
• The responsible developer approach is also reflected in the green area ratio of 28 percent instead of the required 20 percent.

Architectural parameters

• The building was designed by TIBA Studio, based on high-quality standards, under supervision by design review boards and authorities, and with maximum sensitivity to its surroundings.
• The building is divided into four clearly defined sections by three stair cores, and both its height and massing remain within the lower range permitted by current regulations.
• The design and setback of the upper floors serve to ensure harmonious integration into the urban townscape.
• Articulated massing, setbacks, varied façade rhythms and characteristic, human-scale architectural elements avoid a monolithic housing-estate effect. With inner courtyards 30–40 metres wide, the building will have better spatial proportions than neighbouring blocks.

• Adequate building separation was a priority during the design process: or example, towards the residential building at 17 Karinthy Frigyes Road, the distance is one and a half times the value stipulated in the regulations. As a result, this separation is wider than the width of Bercsényi Street at its junction with Karinthy Frigyes Road.
• During the design process, daylight access and solar exposure were assessed for all neighbouring buildings in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Dialogue with the district

• As a major player in the residential development market, LIVING applies an approach based on open, factual, transparent and compromise-oriented dialogue throughout the development process of the K17 project.
• With the assistance of the District XI municipality, meetings were organised with representatives of local residents in order to clarify key questions.
• The developer also voluntarily suspended the building permit procedure independently of the development moratorium announced by the district municipality.
• LIVING maintains dialogue throughout the development process. Residents in the area will receive prior information about the timing of major construction phases and the works that affect them most.