Benczúr utca 48: Hugó Pick’s Beautiful Villa

July 11, 2024

In 1906, newspapers announced that a grand villa was to be built for Hugó Pick. Born in the village of Mokrin (now in Serbia), Pick made a fortune selling aniline dyes known for their vibrant colors. He commissioned Alajos Messinger (later known as Medgyes) to design the house, which was completed in 1908.

Today, the villa located at Benczúr utca 48, in the 6th district of Budapest, remains in excellent condition. The “PH” monogram on the gate honors its first owner. The use of high-quality materials, like the red Zsolnay tiles in the lobby and staircase, along with the intricate ironwork, reflects Hugó Pick’s wealth.

Benczúr utca 48 Art Nouveau in Terézváros, Budapest

4 responses to “Benczúr utca 48: Hugó Pick’s Beautiful Villa”

Ashley

July 11, 2024 at 7:49 pm

Wonderful! Amazing!

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Ted Jennings – TPJ Photography

July 11, 2024 at 9:10 pm

The first images, it looks like it was nice a fountain, is very similar to the main floor of the Basil Switzerland town hall. Town hall was built in the 1500, still it struck me right away. Great shots.

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1. Buildings Tell Tales
  
  July 12, 2024 at 1:46 pm
  
  Thank you. Yes it was a fountain but it is not working anymore. I will be in Switzerland next month so I will be checking the town hall!
  
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Looking for the Light

July 11, 2024 at 10:43 pm

Awesome gate!

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