Political architecture as a sign of commitment to democracy

"Following the fall of communism the eastern half of Europe tended to take over the centres of power of the old regime rather than construct new buildings for its political rulers," comments Hungarian architect (and co-founder of the liberal SZDSZ party) László Rajk on the subject of the plans for a new government district in Budapest. According to Rajk, political architecture offers a wonderful opportunity, as the example of Berlin has shown: "Germany took a different path... and redefined the basic tenets of political architecture. The results are 'daring buildings', ... that reflect modern society's fundamental desires and at the same time free the term 'political architecture' of its negative connotations. One can only hope that a reluctance towards risk-taking doesn't take hold in Hungary, and that an adventurous head of government opts for adventurous, innovative buildings. A modern country needs daring buildings as centres of power that at the same time testify to its commitment to democracy and freely accessible public spaces."

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