The diverse vegetation in the revitalised brownfield area can have a positive impact on the wider environment as a “diaspora” of biodiversity. The central feature of the garden, the multifunctional Event plaza, can be used as a venue for a variety of events. The complex combination of different plant surfaces, exhibits and paved surfaces creates a sense of intimacy, while offering exhibition areas and a variety of seasonal programmes. The site is already of strategic importance in terms of urban structure, and its role will be further enhanced by the new railway station. The garden and Népliget have an important green network connection, which will be further strengthened by a green pedestrian axis in the future.

The close-knit team set to work with great enthusiasm. During the design process, it was important to modernise the district in line with the large European cities, while also emphasising its historical values and the richness of its green spaces.

The House of Hungarian Music was was designed in the framework of the Liget Project, in international collaboration, in a previously closed area of the City Park, abandoned for decades. The building was designed by Sou Fujimoto Architects and built in collaboration with Hungarian partner M-Teampannon. The architectural concept is based on the unity of the open spaces and the building, therefore the garden has been given a particularly important role. The concentric circular pattern of planting is inspired by the sound waves. The meeting of different levels – the outdoor stage and the beer garden below – creates an exciting spatial experience. The space created by the overhanging roof of the building, the column hall and the trees that break through the roof create a special forest atmosphere and a unique planting challenge. Between the pavements, ‘floating’ plant patches of varying heights provide a visual connection between the different functional spaces.