A new chapter begins in the life of the Hunyadi Square Fair

The project is being built by the Municipality of Terézváros, while the client is Terézvárosi Vagyonkezelő Nonprofit Zrt..The technical supervision of the construction works is being carried out by Eurout Kft., while the construction plans are being prepared by Archi-Kon Kft. and KARC Architect Studio Kft..

The construction contract was signed on 31 January 2025, and the worksite was taken over by the contractors on 12 February. The project has a lead time of 24 months, so the renovation of the exhibition hall is expected to be completed by the beginning of 2027.

Work starts with the preparation of the temporary market

The first phase of the construction, from February to June 2025, will see the construction of a temporary outdoor marketplace next to Hunyadi Square, along Csengery and Sofia Streets. This will require the construction of a utility network and the installation of individual containers to ensure the functioning of the temporary market.

Work on the interior of the market hall will start in June 2025, until then the hall's vendors will continue to operate in their current location. Demolition and waterproofing will start in July, while structural work will begin in August. The following works are expected to be carried out this year:

• Demolition,
• structural construction,
• waterproofing,
• heritage surveys and documentation,
• masonry work,
• locksmith work,
• setting up a tower,
• scaffolding works.

Modernisation and heritage protection go hand in hand

The renovation will involve a complete reconstruction of the historic building, including:

• the facades, windows and steel roof of the hall will be renewed, based on heritage plans;
• the roofing will be completely replaced;
• a new underfloor heating baseboard will be installed in the hall;
• two staircases in the building will be renovated;
• new mechanical systems will be installed, including boiler houses, heat pumps and air handlers;
• 2 new passenger lifts and 1 freight lift will be installed as part of the modernisation of the market hall.

Customer convenience and the future of the hall

As part of the refurbishment, the building's entrance system will also be redesigned. New bus entrances will be created to Eötvös Street and Hunyadi Square by converting the existing openings. A canopy, also designed by Győző Czigler, will be built on the Sofia Street side, while on the other longitudinal side the original historic kiosks will be renovated, and this façade will be opened up to the street front at several points, creating portals and making the hall more accessible for shoppers.

The entire interior of the hall will be renovated, with new service areas and staging areas, the removal of the central pavilions and annexes, turning the market into a community space. A 2,000 square metre space will be created in the centre, where vendors will have their tables on weekdays.

The modernisation of the building will not only support the current commercial functions, but will also strengthen the cultural life of Hunyadi Square and Terézváros as a community space.

The new infrastructure and modernised spaces will allow both vendors and shoppers to go about their daily business in a more comfortable, sustainable environment.