Coldefy awarded first prize for Rákosrendező devlopment

Tenderstream member Coldefy, in collaboration with Cityfoerster, Treibhaus Landschaftsarchitektur, Sporaarchitects and Marko&Placemakers, has been awarded first prize in the Rákosrendező masterplan competition, one of the most significant urban redevelopment projects in Budapest. The contest site spans 244 hectares, including a 148 hectare core action area, located in the heart of the city. 

Conceived as a long-term transformation, the project area accommodates 10,000 new homes, including affordable housing, within a framework for phased development prioritising early access, public use, and social activation from the outset. The winning proposal rethinks the former railway area as a continuous ecological and civic landscape, in which the new urban structure is envisaged as a place where public space, anchored by the re-naturalisation of the Rákos stream, organises a sequence of neighbourhoods connecting housing, mobility, and public life.

The evaluation jury highlighted the masterplan’s distinctive urban architectural vision, stating: “The planned district is divided into six distinct quarters, each with its own sub-centre, which not only creates a logical and liveable structure in a spatial sense, but is also capable of responding to diverse and changing life situations, household types, and user needs. The public space network along the circular promenade is unified and clear, and creates a distinct identity that is further reinforced by consistent architectural design and the thoughtful use of materials. The quality of the public space system and green areas is one of the design’s greatest strengths: the trio of the railway park, the forest park, and the sports park, along with the north–south green corridor connecting them, forms an exemplary urban green structure…The transport concept of the entry is outstanding in several areas, particularly with regard to the transport links at Rákosrendező railway station and the management of cycling infrastructure. The pedestrian-friendly street network, shared-use streets, adequate connectivity, and the well-designed gateway concept are all forward-looking elements.”

Lucy Nordberg
Tenderstream Head of Research

This tender was first published by Tenderstream on 04.11.2025 here

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