Our Favorites’ Favorites – Roadster’s Program Picks for Budapest Design Week

In BDW’s new column, Our Favorites’ Favorites, editors-in-chief of leading Hungarian design magazines share their must-see recommendations for Design Week. In its selection, Roadster highlights four exceptional programs that simultaneously celebrate the values of the past and explore new horizons in contemporary design.

“We look forward to Budapest Design Week every year because it is both cosmopolitan and Hungarian—it digs up the design treasures of the past while showing us the kind of future we’re going to live in,” says Róbert Ízing, editor-in-chief of Roadster. His curated list includes personal favorites, unique experiences, and stories waiting to be discovered.

Downtown: The Familiar Unknown – Urban Walk

For those who love Budapest, history, and the magic hidden in small details, this program is a true treat. During the guided city walk, participants will see the capital’s well-known squares and streets in a new light while uncovering colorful stories and lesser-known moments that reveal fresh perspectives on the city’s face and soul.

W Budapest x Zoltán Tombor: Face to Space – Exhibition

Roadster has long followed the work of Zoltán Tombor, one of the most compelling figures in contemporary Hungarian photography. The elegant interiors of the W Budapest Hotel now host a special installation: a lobby exhibition that explores the relationship between space, people, and the built environment—with a sensitivity that elevates a personal vision into a universal experience.

Herend Touches, Shared Experiences – Exhibition and Guided Tour, Győr

Herend Porcelain is more than just a brand—it is a true Hungarian icon. This exhibition and guided tour in Győr goes beyond classic forms, offering a communal experience: visitors gain insight into the porcelain-making process and witness the meeting of traditional craftsmanship and modern design.

Marcel Breuer Collection in Budapest – Exhibition

The name Marcel Breuer is celebrated worldwide, and it is a rare treat to see a part of the architect’s oeuvre in Budapest. Hosted in the Walter Rózsi Villa, the exhibition presents a unique selection of objects that bring visitors closer to one of the Bauhaus movement’s greatest figures, who journeyed from Hungarian roots through New York and Cape Cod to the heights of international modern architecture.

The Roadster selection offers a cultural journey through hidden layers of the city, encounters with the personal visions of contemporary creators, and a tribute to iconic Hungarian design values—a true cultural map to guide visitors through the diverse programs of Budapest Design Week.