The built environment of the campus provides the necessary spatial conditions for the MOME university’s new operating model, which is unique in Hungary. Its strategic goal is to supplement state funding with complementary market strategies. The university’s centre for innovation – called “UP” – plays a crucial role in this arrangement.

The architectural design of the campus provides distinctive spatial solutions in each of the university’s three key buildings: the suspended structure of “BASE” maximizes the freedom to use different floors, and the horizontal and vertical transparency of building “A” encourages interdisciplinary dialogue. Meanwhile, the exterior of “UP” represents a new visual image for the university, and the interior provides a constant – and constantly changing – revelation. 

When designing the extension of the MOME Campus we analysed the question of identity. The issues concerned how to connect with László Moholy-Nagy, whose name the university bears, and whose creative work focused on innovation.

Situated in a slightly sloping park-like landscape, the MOME campus houses teaching and research facilities, but also creates an inspiring learning environment. Our design reaches back to the original concept by Z. Farkasdy and aligns three buildings on an axis. The volume of the “BASE” building for undergraduates has an extraordinary suspended structure. The old central building “A” (1954) accommodates MA courses and administration. Its interior was transformed to a large extent, but its exterior was mostly not changed. The third building, which is nearest to the city and in a prominent place, is the university’s centre for innovation, named “UP”. A topographical part called “GROUND” was also created in the centre of these buildings to transmute the separate elements. The underground spaces of “GROUND” were designed as a pulsating centre of interaction, which can function as the largest indoor and outdoor communal space of the campus. 

Material Used :
1. FORBO - 3866 Eternity linoleum cladding
2. KRÜLLUNG - KRÜLLUNG HORISO TX-FM outdoor textile shading
3. Theca - LUCCA sofa
4. Pedrali - Osaka Metal 5712 chair
5. A2s - Domino 9384.301 lounge system
6. Ass - Cylinda 45
7. Narbutas Jazz tárgyalóasztal - Jazz conference table
8. LIKO-S - MICRA II. System
9. DEKO - FV52
10. ASSA ABLOY - MCR TLB 60
11. Schüco - ADS 50.NI
12. Luxalon - Luxalon Multi Panel 30 BD
13. EPOCA GLOBE 0687715
14. Metalobox ülőpados ölttözőszekrény - dressing room with bench
15. FKK ROLL - automatic fire curtain gate
16. Lamberts - Linit Solar low iron S
17. Scheybal - Mitwell Super B1 Q1
18. Theca MORO fotel - MORO fotel
19. Schüco - AWS 57 RO RWA
20. Jansen - Janisol
21. DEKO GV 1090 alumínium vázas üvegfal rendszer - 1090 aluminum framed glass wall system
22. Schüco hőhidas alumínium belső portál - Thermal bridge aluminum interior portal
23. Hörmann - steel enclosure
24. OGRO ST 8906 szálcsiszolt rozsdamentes acél körrozettás kilincsgarnitúra - ST 8906 brushed stainless steel handle set
25. Usafi - 28 Saniter
26. Innovation - NORDIC table
27. Innovation - Soft peak beanbag
28. Ass - School Furniture 3930.127
29. BETONICON - 1.5cm fine concrete cover
30. Schüco - ADS 75 HD
31. Wicona - WICSTYLE 65 EVO

MOME UP is the University’s most iconic building at MOME (Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design). Architecturally and spiritually, it embodies the innovative energy and progressiveness that permeates the Campus. It is home to the Innovation Center – a key research, development, and innovation site –, the Doctoral School, the EU Projects office, the Budapest Design Material Library, the Brand Office, as well as MOME Open, the University’s adult training platform.

The architecturally extraordinary 6,000 m² building was inspired by Moholy-Nagy's light experiments. Light, transparency and spatial depth play a central role in the design. A double hole system in the atrium provides changing perspectives, while large glass surfaces with slats regulate natural light and ventilation. The façade's striking glass design significantly shapes the character of the building. Large glazed areas are overlaid with an outer layer of LINIT©EcoGlass profiled glass, which serves as both sun protection and supports natural ventilation. The system stimulates warm air circulation while ensuring soft, filtered light inside.

The play of light on the textured glass surface gives the building an almost immaterial appearance – it does not seem completely tangible, but rather appears to float in the field of vision. On the outside, the semi-transparent shell creates tension and depth, while clear lines of sight are created on the inside. The architectural design is inspired by Moholy Nagy's experiments with light, transparency and blurring, turning the building itself into a visual experience.