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Huge Rubik cube-shaped museum will be built in Budapest
Baku, April 6 (AZERTAC). A museum shaped like a giant Rubik`s cube is to be built in Budapest to present Hungarian intellectual achievements of the past 1,100 years. Balázs Fürjes, government commissioner for major development projects in the capital, said work will start at the Buda side of the Rákóczi Bridge (the former Lágymányos Bridge) in 2014 and the exhibition centre can open its doors in 2017.
The building has to be an inspiration to our grandchildren, and also become the symbol of the 21 century rebirth of the Hungarian nation said Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after signing a letter of intent with Ernő Rubik the inventor of Rubik cube.
"We dreamed up something that soon becomes reality" said former Playboy editor in chief Péter Radnai who brainstormed the Rubic cube-shaped museum that destined to become a world famous Budapest landmark. There were two concepts that came to mind, football player Ferenc Puskás and the Rubik cube – both symbolize Hungarian success and creativity said Radnai.
The Rubik cube embodies creativity, problem solving and playfulness. In 2014, the construction of the building can begin and in 2017, the museum can open its doors to the public. Until then, we have to define the exact function of the building. Among those involved in the project include festival organizers, mathematicians, engineers and restaurant owners. The government`s goal is to create a pleasant "small-town atmosphere" around the structure.
The two most important questions that we have to answer: where should the building be erected and what kind of reconstruction needed in the surrounding area. Regarding the location, the Danube riverbank would be ideal, but this still needs to be discussed with city planners said the commissioner.
In 2013, an international architectural competition will be held; the best plan will be chosen by a jury of which Ernő Rubik will be a member.