MOME Campus - MOME UP

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.