Armuth Miklós - Lőrinczi Zsuzsa (szerk.): A Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem Történeti Campusa (Budapest, 2023)

A Campus építésének története - Campus Construction History GY. Balogh Ágnes

The first design phase covered an area of 1 17.800 sqm finishing bounding on Bertalan Lajos Street to the south of Bertalan Lajos Street an area of about 32.LOO sqm remained undeveloped for future expansion. Most of the site was marshland reclaimed from the Danube involving infilling to depths of 6-9 metres. This increased construction costs, in many places foundations had to be laid at 2 metres below the Danube's water level, taking into account this was the most economic use of reclaimed land.

In the spring of 1903, towards the city centre, construction of the Chemistry (Ch) Building commenced. By September 1904-, two of the Chemistry Departments could move from Eszterházy Street to the new Ch Building. A second building completed was for the Electrical Engineering and Physics Departments (F Building), construction began in 1904 and completed in 1906. Two Physics, Electrical Engineering and Electrochemical Departments moved here. Completion of the F Building resulted in six subjects being taught, students needing to cross over to the Buda side, creating a problematic teaching schedule.

In the spring of 1905 Győző Czigler passed away, resulting in Ministerfor Religion and Public Education Dr. Albert Berzeviczy appointing professor Alajos Plauszmann to continue the construction project and Campus design works. Hauszmann revised ideas by Czigler producing new designs. In the meantime the Technical University added new faculties, which also changed the construction program. Due to rising cost

of construction and materials Hauszmann changed the development plan from 12 to 10 pavilions and modified theirsizes, relocating the Mechanical Technology and Agricultural Engineering Laboratory, MechanicalTechnology Building, Engine Laboratory and Boiler House to the south of the site. Hauszmann took over responsibility for design of the Central Building, Geodesic Observatory and garden installations for himself. Professor Samu Pecz was appointed to design and manage the construction of the other pavilions, including the Library and Mechanical Engineering Department buildings. Pecz was awarded the position of Royal Advisor for these works. The detailed planning and bills of quantities were completed in early 1906. Construction commenced in the autumn. The central building and pavilions designed by Pecz were constructed in parallel. Parliament voted to provide another 10 million Crown to the original 12 million Crown budget to cover increase in materials and labour costs. This additional assistance allowed forthe 1911 completion date to be brought forward to 1909. The construction of this project was undertaken by: Li pót Havel master builder (earthworks, mason and general construction), Ferenc Brunner master carpenter, Béla Seenger master mason, Ernő Müller master mason, János Biehn (reinforced concrete), Schlick Factory (steel beams), János Bründel (sheet metalwork), Dr. Tivadar Helyey Heidelberg (asphalt), János Dobai roof tiler, Imre Tóth partners (water and spirit levels), Walla Company [cement sheeting), Zsolnay Factory

A KÖNYVTÁR ÉPÜLETE ÉPÍTÉS KÖZBEN

THE LIBRARY BUILDING UNDER CONSTRUCTION