Mushroom, Transportation building in Moricz Zsigmond Square, Hungary.
The Mushroom building is a transportation structure with a circular shape and reinforced concrete construction featuring curved glass walls that create open space beneath its cantilevered roof. The design allows clear sightlines and an open floor plan that facilitates passenger flow through the structure.
The structure was designed in 1942 by architect József Schall and originally served as a suburban rail station with waiting areas and a café for passengers. Over time, the building evolved into a modern transit hub serving multiple modes of public transportation.
The structure sits at Moricz Zsigmond Square, named after a Hungarian writer, and serves as a central gathering spot for District XI residents. People use this area daily as a passage and meeting place between different transit options.
The building connects multiple tram lines and metro stations, functioning as a central transfer point in southern Budapest. The open structure makes it easy to navigate between the different transit lines and platforms.
The building's original ring shape was determined by tram tracks that looped around its perimeter, creating its distinctive circular form. This engineering solution demonstrates how architecture adapted to the transit needs of its era.
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