architecture

Lavish buildings constructed by Viktor Orbán's regime highlighted a stark contrast with Hungary's deteriorating social infrastructure. This architectural disparity is suggested to have contributed to Orbán's political downfall.

The podcast 'Odd Lots' discusses the economic challenges of designing large-scale buildings, emphasizing constraints like resources and the impact of iconic structures on local wealth. It explores strategies to align private developers' interests with public good and examines why some countries foster more landmark projects.