Modernist Architecture
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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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Katona József utca 2d : Modernist Architecture in the 13th district of Budapest
This fine example of Hungarian modernist architecture from the early 1940s is located at Katona József utca 4/D, in the 13th district of Budapest. Designed by György Kudelka and Gábor Simó, the building was constructed in 1942. In 1944, it became a yellow-star house, serving as a compulsory residence for Jews in Budapest who were…
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