Nyugati Railway Station, Budapest Building Renewal, Hungarian Architecture Competition Winners, Hungary
Nyugati Railway Station in Budapest
29 Mar 2022
Design: Grimshaw
Location: Budapest, Hungary

Nyugati Railway Station, Hungary
International architecture practice Grimshaw, has been awarded first place in the competition for the renewal of Budapest Nyugati Railway Station. The winning design, in collaboration with Nautes Architects, WSP, Vogt and Turner & Townsend, was selected, as part of an anonymous competition, from a shortlist of 12 internationally recognised teams. Neill McClements, Partner at Grimshaw, accepted the award at a ceremony in Budapest on Saturday 26 March 2022.

Guided by the principles of the competition ? to increase the capacity of the existing station, preserve the heritage of the Eiffel Hall, and connect the station to the city by injecting a ?new lease of life? to the surrounding area ? the winning concept design creates a permeable station ?campus?. A series of car-free streets, walkways, squares and a public park opens up the station complex to the city and draws passengers and public to this ?new? city quarter: restoring its local and international significance situated in one of the most vibrant and historic cities in Europe.
With the area severed by the railway corridor since the late 19th century, the concept masterplan integrates new pedestrian routes across the site and the underground station. A new boulevard connects Lehel Tér ...