Architecture
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Bimbó utca 11 : A Beautiful Artwork Hidden in a Modernist House in Budapest’s 2nd District
Bimbó út 11 is an apartment house located in Budapest’s 2nd district, constructed in the early 1940s. It features a captivating lobby, which, in my opinion, stands out as one of the city’s most attractive. The central highlight of the lobby is a bas-relief created in 1942 by Margit Kovács, a renowned Hungarian ceramic artist…
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Nyúl utca 10 : Izidor Loebl’s Art Nouveau summer residence
While exploring Budapest’s 2nd district last October, I came across a captivating villa on Nyúl utca. Constructed between 1904 and 1905, it boasts a rich history. Originally designed by architect Zsigmond Popper as a summer residence for paper merchant Izidor Loebl and his wife, the villa prioritized comfort for a relaxing getaway. The well-appointed interior…
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Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor 5 : Modernist Elegance from the 1930s
This elegant modernist residential building is located at Szilágyi Fasor 5, in the 2nd district of Budapest. It was constructed in 1933 based on the designs of István Fenyves and Miksa Fried. A captivating article from “8 Órai Újság” on Friday, March 5, 1943, sheds light on a mysterious incident within these walls. Situated in…
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Hölgy utca 16 : Secret Art Nouveau Gem of Budapest
Kőbánya, Budapest’s 10th district, is often overlooked by tourists. However, this industrial area boasts some hidden treasures that make a visit worthwhile. Explore the exquisite Saint Ladislaus Church, an architectural masterpiece by Ödön Lechner, an intriguing Art Deco Evangelical church, or the vibrant Chinese district offering authentic cuisine. Additionally, Kőbánya reveals stunning Art Nouveau buildings,…
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An Interesting Facade from the Late 1920s in Józsefváros
As you might have noticed, I do love taking photos of unusual old facades. This particular one can be found at Práter utca 18, in Józsefváros, the 8th district of Budapest. The facade we see today is the work of Géza Taubel, who was assigned the task in 1929 to add an extra floor to a house…
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Aradi utca 57 : the Art Nouveau “Platschek-House”
The “Platschek-House” is an Art Nouveau residential building located at Aradi utca 57 in the 6th district of Budapest. It was designed by the Löffler brothers, Béla and Sándor, and built in 1908 for Vilmos Platschek, the wealthy owner of a garment factory employing 250 people, with a store on Károly körút where the clothing…
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Naphegy utca 21 : “Built in 1914”
“Built in 1914” – another one of my favorite entrances in Budapest is located at Naphegy utca 21 in the 1st district. This house, designed by László Lipót Németh, stands as a testament to the resilience of the city’s architecture. Constructed just before the tumultuous times of World War I, it faced the challenges of…
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Bem rakpart 54-55 and Károly Haggenmacher : From Swiss Roots to Budapest’s Heart
This apartment house located at Bem rakpart 54-55, in the 2nd district of Budapest, boasts a rich history dating back to 1899. Designed by the renowned architect Sándor Hauszmann for András Holtzspach, the building later became the property of Károly Haggenmacher, a key figure in Budapest’s development. Károly was the brother of Henrik Haggenmacher and…
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Art Nouveau Facade Hidden in a Small Street of Budapest
This Art Nouveau facade can be found at 11 Mária utca, a narrow street in Budapest’s 8th district. Designed by Mihály Jesovits and built in 1906, the facade, featuring artists’ studios on an additional floor, complements the original 1872 building by Bódog Buzzi. Bódog Buzzi, originally Felix Buzzi from Moravia with an Italian father, settled…
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Fő utca 4 : A Residential House built for the former “Buda Commercial and Industrial Bank”
The foyer of Fő utca 4 maintains its beauty despite the evident signs of decay. Erected in 1872, this neorenaissance structure was originally built for the “Buda Commercial and Industrial Bank” (Budai Kereskedelmi és Iparbank) and designed by Imre Steindl, the same architect behind the Hungarian Parliament Building. In my photograph, if you shift your…
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