Text: Attila Turi Architect Imre Makovecz was the most significant Hungarian master builder of the last third of the 20th century. If we view architecture not only as an engineering and artistic activity aimed at creating objects, but also as a healing act aimed at community building and improving community and social relations, we will […]

Makó, Municipal Thermal and Adventure Baths Complex Text: Judit Gerencsér The image of the town of Makó is fundamentally defined by the architecture of Imre Makovecz, thanks to its management back in those days. The magical architectural complex named Hagymatikum stands out even among the architect’s other completed buildings with its conceptuality, richness of thoughts, […]

Text: Imre Makovecz The interior and exterior spaces of the planned church, the bridges built inside the church, and the saints and damned souls walking on them all come together to represent the world of salvation and judgment for those arriving at the church. At the intersection of the bridges stands Archangel Michael, bearing the […]

Text: Eszter Götz In 2015, a decision unprecedented in Hungarian culture was made: Government Resolution No. 2022/2015 (XII. 29.) on the preservation of Imre Makovecz’s oeuvre established the Imre Makovecz Fund for the implementation of plans and renovation of buildings that form part of Imre Makovecz’s heritage. (XII. 29.), which, in addition to the worthy […]

The association was founded in 1989 by seven small cooperatives. The founders unanimously chose the name Károly Kós, naturally embracing the spirit and legacy associated with it. Under the leadership of the three founding masters, Miklós Kampis, Imre Makovecz, and István Kálmán, the Károly Kós Association was thus established. The organization operates on the basis […]

Text: Ferenc Salamin Imre Makovecz’s legacy and influence are multi-faceted and versatile, but one of the most important aspects is his practice as chief architect and its continuation today. He did not formulate too many theories about the work and tasks of a chief architect, only the most important ones: every settlement should have an […]

Text: Makovecz Vanderers’ School The Makovecz Vanderers’ School was established in 1989 with the aim of passing on the spirit and craftsmanship of organic architecture. It operates as a three-year practical training programme whereby young architects can learn from dedicated masters of the profession – not only how to build, but also how to see, […]

Text: Anna Erhardt, Bence Pallos The history of the Visegrád Camp, which has been running for 44 years, dates back to 1981. At that time, a few enthusiastic architecture students from the University of Technology approached Imre Makovecz and asked him to help them gain a deeper understanding of architecture beyond the limits of formal […]

Text: Gábor Erhardt Several events have been held to mark the 90th anniversary of Imre Makovecz’s birth, presenting various aspects of the oeuvre of Hungary’s most significant architect of recent times, including his “teaching activities.” Fourteen years after Imre Makovecz’s death, it may be well worth asking this question: To what extent has the Master’s […]

Kunsthalle Budapest, 20. 11. 2025 – 01. 02. 2026 Text: Attila Ertsey Angels & Architecture celebrates the 90th anniversary of Imre Makovecz (1935–2011). The exhibition is an exploration in drawings, sound, original film and music, models and photographs of the spirit, beliefs, imagination and buildings of this special Hungarian architect. Makovecz’s buildings are angels of […]

Pauline Monastery, Hargitafürdő Architect: Arnold Macalik Text: Levente Szabó Photos: Balázs Biri Nowadays, one can rarely find built spaces in which the accummulation of materials, the density of space, and the concentrated presence of spirit almost elevate them above their age and original purpose. What these places have in common is that they suddenly seem […]

The New Headquarters of 3h Architects, Budapest Architects: Katalin Csillag, Zsolt Gunther Text: Anna Zöldi Photos: Tamás Bujnovszky With incredible consistency, 3h’s leading designers, Katalin Csillag and Zsolt Gunther have created an elegant white screen within the turn-of-the-century framework, in front of which any vision can come to life. The turn-of-the-century building is a three-storey, […]