Learning from good practices

Budapest100 was founded in 2011 by the Open Society Archives and the KÉK Contemporary Architecture Centre. The festival emphasises the common values of the city and aims to bring people from diverse backgrounds together. The team of the Budapest100 is not only curious about the built heritage but also about the communities who live in these buildings. This research focuses on preserving the collective memory of the city by collecting oral histories and carrying out socio-cultural research. In addition, we showcase tools and methods for local communities to think proactively about their environment. We encourage them to think differently about their buildings, to show secret places, unused premises and come up with creative solutions for them. As a result, we are working towards a more inclusive and cohesive society and increasing the use and reuse of heritage.