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Junior architect
Oct 2018 - Jul 2020
Fusion Architect, Hungary
+ refurbishment of a healthcare complex in additon to the design of an expansion
+ partial interior modification of the existing block and design an educational institute with special needs of medical research
+ architectural design across all phases
+ interdisciplinary collaboration
MSc in Architecture
Sep 2018 - Jun 2020
BME, Hungary
+ participative planning
+ sustainable design
+ urban development
Architect
Jul 2020 - Jul 2023
Fusion Architect, Hungary
+ design of an internationally recognised medical innnovation training center in addition to the refurbishment of an educational building
+ energy renovation of historical buildings
+ interior renovation and improvement of a listed building
+ sustainable design
+ architectural masterplan
+ architectural design across all phases
+ interdisciplinary collaboration
+ team leadership
Volunteer
Mar 2025 - ongoing Green Drinks CPH, Denmark
+ social media management
+ event planning and execution
Sustainable materials course
Mar 2025 I UGREEN, Denmark
+ practical guide (Pathfinder, 2050 Materials)
+ project analysis
Consultant
Feb 2024 - Jan 2025
Freelance, Denmark
+ teaching design software, consulting thesis project
+ expat guidance
Sustainable architecture and
interior design courses
Sep 2024 - Oct 2024
UGREEN, Denmark
+ reducing embodied carbon
+ biophilic design
+ comprehensive guide to sustainable practices
+ design strategies (EDGE, EC3, Dynamic Daylighting)
NATIONAL MEDICAL INNOVATION TRAINING CENTER
Professional work I Education & Research I Budapest, Hungary I 2021-2023
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, FORENSIC AND INSURANCE MEDICINE SEMMELWEIS UNIVERSITY
Professional work I Education & Research I Budapest, Hungary I 2022-2023
DEPARTMENT OF
Professional work I Education & Research I Budapest, Hungary I 2022-2023
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHEUMATOLOGY AND PHYSIOTHERAPY LUKÁCS SPA AND SWIMMING POOL
Professional work I Healthcare I Budapest, Hungary I 2020-2021
NATIONAL SPORT HEALTH INSTITUTE
Professional work I Healthcare I Budapest, Hungary I 2019-2021
MUSICLUB - BISTRO AND LIGHT MUSIC CLUB
Academic work I Culture I Debrecen, Hungary I 2020
ST. JOHN HOSPITAL
Professional work I Healthcare I Budapest, Hungary I 2020
RENEWAL OF THE CITY CENTER - BISTRO AND YOUTH CENTER
Academic work I Culture I Törökbálint, Hungary I 2019
UNIVERSITY OF PÉCS, MEDICAL SCHOOL
Professional work I Education & Research I Pécs, Hungary I 2018-2019
REVITALIZATION OF MALLARD BEACH - BISTRO
Academic work I Culture I Ráckeve, Hungary I 2018
SENIOR CITIZEN CLUB
Professional work I Culture I Budapest, Hungary I 2018-2019
RAPHAEL OPHTHALMOLOGICAL CENTER
Professional work I Healthcare I Mbuji-Mayi, DR Congo I 2018
UNIVERSITY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Professional work I Education & Research I Budapest, Hungary I 2017-2018
IT SERVICES HUNGARY OFFICE
Professional work I Office I Debrecen, Hungary I 2017
CHURCH COMMUNITY HOUSES
Professional work I Culture I Debrecen, Hungary I 2016-2017
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National Medical Innovation Training Center
Professional work I Education & Research I Budapest, Hungary 2021 - 2023 I Under construction I 10 000 m2
PROGRAM
Design of a new educational and research building in addition to the refurbishment of the existing building of Department of Pathology, Forensic and Insurance Medicine Semmelweis University
The establishment of the National Medical Innovation Training Center is justified by the rise of digital developments in medicine. The creation of an independent imaging base (CT, MR, US) dedicated to clinical autopsies will enable the development of robotic methodology in the future which has a significant and urgent national and international demand from the medical community.
The project will enhance the international cooperation and the development of medicine, it has the potential to be a groundbreaker in the Central and Eastern European region.
SCOPE OF WORK
My roles as a team member of six people: building permit drawings, detailed construction drawings, BIM, ArchiCAD template development, 3D modeling, clash detection, interdisciplinary cooperation, team leadership
Development areas are defined by the existing infrastructure and accessibility re-organized according to the diverse functions’ needs.
and hospital area into an organised and well-functioning neighbourhood? has been an educational and research institute
Site today
Existing infrastructure defining the development plots
What if we transform the existing building of the Pathology and, with the newly
Demolition and preservation
The existing outdated volumes are demolished. Then the remaining parts are renovated and reorganised.
second floor plan - before
built extension, we will offer an internationally accredited laboratory structure?
Extension and transformation
Once transformed, the existing building will house a modern molecular pathology laboratory which responds to the needs of the medical community. The new volume is shaped to optimise the functional structure of the building.
second floor plan - after
Adapting to the context
The glass atrium is a link between the contemporary and the 19th century building, providing a comfortable, flexible and multifunctional space that can be used as the missing community space for students as well.
The glass atrium optimises the flows between the two buildings. The new building is set back from the road allowing for a small front yard and entrance portal softening the division of public and private zones. Three blocks break down the volume into functional sections: a technology block, an office block and shared foyer between them. The overall volume is shaped to blend in with the diverse surrounding while the entrance facade with the portal represents a landmark.
A simple and large format cladding consisiting of fiber cement allows the new facades of the Training Center to integrate with the diverse and meticulous surface of the existing buildings. The material of the new extension of the Department of Pathology builds upon the heritage of the 19th century building.
Energy production
Glazing against solar gain
Energy production
Coordinating interdisciplinary design
Through collaborative processes and multidisciplinary perspectives, we designed an ecosystem that blends cuttingedge medical technology with comprehensive training in minimally invasive techniques across general, cardiovascular, neurological, and orthopedic surgeries.
Strengthening climate resiliance
Shading against solar gain
Shared community space
Rainwater collection and use
Key areas that demonstrate how to optimise energy efficiency:
+ Electricity is partly provided by solar panels
+ Heating, cooling and water heating are provided by geothermal heat pump which is the most energy-efficient solution on the site - With using vertical loop system, we use less land and minimizing disturbance to the existing landscape.
+ Solar gain protection with shading and special glazingChoosing the right glass for a building can improve its appearance and optimises comfort and well-being while helping to reduce energy costs for years to come.
+ Rainwater collection and use
+ Shared community space
Department of Anatomy, Histology and Embriology Semmelweis University
Professional work I Education & Research I Budapest, Hungary 2022 - 2023 I Under construction
PROGRAM
Energy renovation of the existing historical building of Department of Anatomy, Hystology and Embryology Semmelweis University
The aim of this project was to lower energy consumption in a historic quality property where the original details and materials create an attractive atmosphere. The key areas of securing energy improvements were replacement of the windows with energy-efficient ones, installation of attic floor insulation, solar cells integrated to the roof, sustainable solutions in terms of mechanical engineering.
SCOPE OF WORK
My roles as a team member of three people: building survey, building permit drawings, detailed construction drawings, interdisciplinary cooperation
As buildings account for almost 40 percent of global energy consumption, they represent a pressure, but also promising, action area in the green transition. The most important energy efficiency measures in Hungary are non- or partly refundable support schemes financed by EU funds. The focus of the Environmental and Energy Efficiency Programme (KEHOP) is explicitly the improvement of energy efficiency, combined with the development of renewable energy solutions in public buildings, the development of heating systems and awareness raising. Environmentally and Energy Efficiency
How can we secure energy improvements in a historical building taking into account the historic quality of the building?
Decrease in the energy consumptioninstallation of attic floor insulation
Renewable energy - electricity is partly provided by solar panels
Transformation of the existing - attic conversion
Decrease in the energy consumptionreplacement of the openings with energyefficient ones
Renewable energy - heating, cooling and water heating are provided by geothermal heat pump
Which openings are from the original era of the building, and which ones from a transitional era? The first step of the replacement of the openings is to analyse the current types of the existing openings.
Traditional timber block frame window w. simple or double block
Traditional timber twin sash window or tessauer window
Traditional laminated timber roof window or door
Steel window, door or ventilation grille
Up-to-date laminated timber window w. thermal insulation glazing
Up-to-date plastic window or door w. thermal insulation glazing
Up-to-date aluminium window or door w. thermal insulation glazing
Can the openings be renovated or do they need to be replaced?
Based on the analyses and the historic quality, there are four different ways of renovation:
1. restoration of the original historical window in addition to provide energy efficiency
2. transformation of an already up-to-date opening to provide historic appearance
3. replacement of the inner side of the existing historical window with an energy efficient one, restoration the outer side of it
4. replacement of the existing opening with an up-to-date energy efficient one with taking the historical quality into consideration
replacement of the inner side of the existing historical window with an energy efficient one in addition to restore the outer side of it
replacement of the existing opening with an up-to-date energy efficient one with taking the historical quality into consideration
03 National Sport Health Institute
Professional work I Healthcare I Budapest, Hungary 2019 - 2021 I Completed (phase 1) I 17 000 m2
Remodeling of the existing building complex of National Sport Health Institute with the addition of a newly built expansion
The National Sport Health Institute is set to house advanced sports health infrastructure, including performance diagnostic research and medical equipment. The project is part of the Healthy Budapest Programme. Under the heading ‘National Healthcare Development Strategy’, the masterplan proposes to create a hospital ensuring geographical proximity between research, innovation and the world of health and medicine related to sport. The project includes not only the renovation and transformation of the existing building complex, but also a new extension of National Sport Health Institute. The complexity of the design and the construction works are based on phasing. The institute itself is individual in Budapest, therefore it has to operate during the construction works of the phases.
SCOPE OF WORK
My roles as a team member of nine people: building survey, building permit drawings, detailed construction drawings, BIM, clash detection, interdisciplinary cooperation
Phase 2
The basement of the complex will be transformed into a sterile department, and mechanical area, with the exception of building B and D. There will be a kitchen in building B, a diagnostic area in building D. The tower building will be demolished, excluding the basement which will transform into a hydrotherapy area.
Building B will house a restaurant and shops on the ground floor, with gym and offices above, while courtyard as building D will turn into a center lobby.
In A2 annex the ground floor will turn into an olympic diagnostic area, above that inpatient ward and outpatient surgery will be established.
The affected facades will be renovated, including energy improvements.
health hospital in two phases with partial operation of the building complex during construction?
Part of phase 1
Transformation of the fourth floor of building C - from a gym to an event room
The existing building C serves as the base of the roof transformation. Originally, it was a gym with balconies on both sides of the building, covered by curved ceiling structure.
The main reinforced-concrete structures of the floor were left after the demolition. The existing mechanical routing was redesigned. Balconies were also built in.
As a result of the transformation, a spacious event room was created. To emphasise the curved ceiling and provide good acoustic, wooden lamellas were used below the existing structure.
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MusiClub - Bistro and light music club
Academic work I Culture I Debrecen, Hungary 2020 I Diploma design
Design of a a missing community function in addition the revitalisation of an inner block in the city center
My ambition was to develop a partially car-free urban space, contributing to uncover an exciting and hidden layer of the city. Though, there are many passageways and ‘secret’ inner courtyards in the city center, most of them are used as a parking place. The design in line with urban development directions, such as development of walkways and passageways in the center, as well as creating communal spaces for locals. Therefore the main focus of the design was to revitalise one of these inner blocks, creating a guideline intended to inspire future developments without specifying every last detail. The design of MusiClub was inspired by placement of an already missing community function. My aim was strengthening cultural regional leadership of Debrecen through the development of its musical culture. Though there are many music facilities, almost none are related to light music.
Árpád Szabó, Dr. habil Sándor Pálfy, Tamás Fenes
The MusiClub houses a multitude of spatial experiences from the open and bright to the intimate and tranquil. The layout is based on vertical segmentation of the functions from a broader to a narrow target audience. On the ground floor, the bistro serves not only as a canteen, including live music meals and club concerts, but also as a cultural forum.
The building as a musical cultural space, makes room for multiple mixed functions within its minimised footprint. It is a destination as a forum or a club where not only amateur musicians can get the opportunity to test their talent, but also serves as a venue for the development of a diverse musical life. The club room, providing a place for workshops, the rehearsal rooms, the recording studios, and the music library allow not only the active musicians, but also those who ‘just’ listen to music to get a taste of all areas of musical life.
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Senior Citizen Club
Professional work I Culture I Budapest, Hungary 2018 - 2019 I Completed I 440 m2
PROGRAM
Transforming a former retail and apartments on the ground floor of an existing residential building into a senior citizen club
Social engagement is important for people’s well-being, regardless of their age. Yet, it’s probably most vital during a person’s senior years because older adults and the elderly are sometimes more susceptible to social isolation than younger people.
The purpose of the club was to provide community life that gives the opportunity for physical and mental refreshment, contributes to the improvement of living conditions and prevents loneliness. With the transformation of the property it became a destination in the city center, inviting visitors to join in, share and experience together.
SCOPE OF WORK
My roles as a team member of three people: building survey, building permit drawings, detailed construction drawings, ArchiCAD template development, 3D modelling, clash detection, interdisciplinary cooperation
Preservation
The physical transformation was based on the structural and the historical features of the building. The spaces are designed with paying attention to the well-being of the visitors and any physical and psychological disabilities that members of the users group might be challenged by.
The main entrance is now on the right of the property as well as the service entrance. This made the possibility to create a bigger flexible communal space. While the background services are accessible from either the foyers or from the service entrance, it depends on the users of them.
The layout consists of four different main functions: flexible community space healthcare flow and accessibility background services
program ground floor
This is how we transform a formerly mixed used chaotic place into a relaxed
Demolition
The empty area consisted of six individual rental properties. They were in poor condition due to years of wear and tear.
The original structures were in good condition, while the earlier built partition walls were in the poorest state.
Restoration
Alllowing for both the sunlight to enter the community space and for the openings to integrate in the surrounding built environment and the building itself.
In order to tap into and maximise this potential, we removed all of the formerly built partitions, and restored the original sized openings on the facades.
From one floor plan fits to an adaptable community space
The movable walls have significant acoustic features. While there is a course in the bigger room, in the middle room people can play or practise their hobbies, while in the last room a counselling can be held. For everyday use, this is the most common layout of the community place. All of the three rooms are accessible from a foyer from where they can approach bathrooms and kitchen as well.
In case of a bigger gathering, the three rooms can be opened into one big space. It is used not only for bigger events, but also for physical exercises.
relaxed and flexible space for elderly to develop their social well-being.
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St. Raphael Ophthalmological Center
Professional work I Healthcare I Mbuji-Mayi, Democratic Republic of Congo 2018 I Completed
PROGRAM
Design of the expansion of St. Raphael Ophthalmological Center with additional healthcare and service buildings
The Democratic Republic of Congo is grappling with one of the largest and most complex humanitarian crisis of the world. In the region of Kasai, located in the heart of DR Congo, medical care has practically become non-existent, and living conditions have deteriorated dramatically since the Kasai Crisis, 2017.
The aim of this project was to expand the existing ophthalmological building with additional healthcare and service buildings as the part of St. Raphael Ophthalmological Center, which is the only place in DR Congo that provides lifesaving retina operations free of charge.
SCOPE OF WORK
My roles as a team member of two people: construction drawings, 3D modeling, interdisciplinary cooperation
Blindness exacts an enormous financial and social cost in developing countries. In the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo the lives of those who have lost sight are amongst the most miserable. Without specialised ophthalmic care, people with eye diseases, or blindness are helplessly marginalised, becoming victims of the deepest poverty. Cataracts and river blindness caused by parasites are the most common eye disease in the Congo. Without proper care, this – otherwise treatable – eye disease usually leads to blindness.
The Hungary Helps Program supports medical and infrastructural developments in the St. Raphael Ophthalmological Center of Mbuji-Mayi, as well as ophthalmic missions led by the Hungarian Ophthalmologist Dr. Richard Hardi to the remote areas of Kasai.
In the Centre Ophthalmologique St. Raphael of Mbuji Mayi, thousands of people receive eye care every year. The clinic also serves as a base for medical missions to the far and remote areas of the country. With no roads, access to remote villages is only possible with special offroad vehicles. During these medical missions, hundreds of people from far away wait in the villages on the days of examination and surgical interventions.
Our project consisted of four phases, carefully connecting to its surrounding and the extreme environment.
How to design medical related buildings in the heart of Africa from local
local materials, without skilled workers, in extreme weather conditions?
ST. RAPHAEL
Phase 2
The energy supplies are often unreliable in this area, there is blackout for several months, sometimes the government switches it back for days. Therefore the electricity was provided by aggregators, which was a pretty bad solution in the aspect of the environment.
Rationalize inefficient fossil-fuel subsidies that encourage wasteful consumption
Regardless of the circumstances, continuous operation of the hospital is essential.
Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy
The Hungary Helps Program funded the installation of a solar panel system, providing stable and reliable energy for the facility.
The grant funded the building and equipping costs of the new operating room, in addition to the purchase of a Land Cruiser Pickup making it easier to transport medical personnel and equipment to remote settlements.
Ensure access to quality essential health-care services and access to safe, effective, quality and affordable essential medicines
With this capacity-building, the Center is able to provide medical treatment for 10,000 patients a year with a unique focus on specialised ophthalmic care.
Build quality, reliable and resilient infrastructure, and support local technologies with a focus on affordable and equitable access for all
In order that it can withstand the heavy tropical rains, the foundation of the buildings are two meters deep to ensure the stability of it. The used materials were local, such as stone, gravel, sand and cement.
Due to strengthening the climate resilience of the facility, a cistern was built. This way, during the heavy tropical rains, rainwater could be collected.
Ensure management of rainwater and reduce dependence on poorly available drinking water
From the cistern, the water goes through special water purification equipment to the water tower and later people could use it for cooking, cleaning or washing.
Support building sustainable and resilient infrastructures, and strengthen efforts to protect and safeguard cultural heritage
We designed the cistern combined with the paillotte, which is the name of an African rest house. This combined structure provides a resting and cooking place for the patients, directly using the collected water.
Phase 4