Art Shield РV̦r̦smarty Pavilion, Hungary Building, Budapest Sculpture Protection, Hungarian Architecture
Art Shield РV̦r̦smarty Pavilion in Budapest, Hungary
Temporary Architecture Installation Development in Hungary ? design by Hello Wood
7 Jan 2020
Art Shield Pavilion Budapest
Design: Hello Wood
Location: Vörösmarty square, Budapest, Hungary
Art Shield – The new look of statue conservation

Known for its innovative temporary installations, the Budapest-based Hello Wood Studio has approached the winterization of the monument in Vörösmarty square in Budapest with a fresh, contemporary view. One of the most frequented squares of the city has just emerged refreshed from renovation works, and the monument commemorating the rouser of the nation now also stands renewed. Hello Wood has created a unique temporary space around the artwork, called Art Shield, protecting it from the damaging effect of winter?s frost and thaw. Functionality served as their excuse to twist all our ideas of statue conservation and crown the monument with 10-metre-tall, spectacular steel pavilion of sacral overtones. The statue, now on display again in the winter season as well, and the pavilion together form the new gem of Vörösmarty square setting the example for other public spaces in Europe.

Having been carved from Carrara marble, this artwork is susceptible to damage by moisture and frost. The conservation solution employed so far is probably familiar to everyone; du...