Those of you who regularly read my website or Facebook posts have probably noticed that most of the photos I share depict decaying buildings. This is because I find beauty in the passage of time, particularly evident in the worn facades and crumbling walls that tell stories of bygone eras. Moreover, I believe it’s essential to document these architectural gems, preserving a piece of our history before it fades away. However, it’s equally important to highlight instances of restoration and revival, such as the remarkable transformation at 41 Hajós utca.

This particular building holds a rich history, once serving as the storage facility for the Silesian copper company “Tlach und Keil” established by Vincenz Tlach and Vincenz Keil in Troppau, now known as Opava in the Czech Republic. In Hungary, the company was represented by “Finger és Fia” (Finger and Son), whose name adorns the restored facade. Constructed in 1903 for Gyula Finger, the owner of the company, and his wife Róza Finger, this apartment building was designed by architects József Fischer and Izidor Scheer.