The development of the new headquarters for the National Institute of Pharmacy and Nutrition represents one of the largest projects that our office has designed and executed. Besides architectural design, we also managed the complete design coordination and provided design supervision on-site during construction.
Throughout the project, we ensured that client specifications were aligned with the constraints of the existing building. The planned new offices and laboratories were incorporated into the renovated structure of the former hospital, which was expanded and modernized with contemporary elements to meet the project's requirements.
Before the start we surveyed the facility utilizing point cloud technology to produce a precise, lifelike three-dimensional model of the existing structure. A new point cloud was created after the completion, to assist the documentation of the as-built condition.
OGYÉI new headquarter
Architectural and urban design,Design management
The historic building was constructed in 1911-1912 by the Hungarian Agrarian and Pension Bank, designed by Géza Kiss and Albert Kőrössy in an eclectic style.
In 2019, we completed a digital replica of the building, incorporating both architectural and engineering surveys. Throughout the project, we documented the current condition of the complete facility, from facade decorations to interior architecture and the entire MEP system. As a result of this process, a comprehensive three-dimensional model was created.
OTP headquarter
Surveying and modeling
Heritage
The building, originally known as Invalidus House and also referred to as Károly Barracks, is a monumental baroque structure in Budapest's 5th district. It now serves as the city hall for the Budapest Municipality.
The first stone of the building was laid in 1716 and it was designed by Anton Erhard Martinelli (1684-1747), an Italian-born Austrian architect.
In 2017, we conducted a survey of the 83,000 square meter City Hall building using laser scanning technology. This allowed us to create a detailed digital twin with precise geometry of this prominent historic building. This model not only helps in preserving and improving its condition but also provides a solid basis for future developments.
