Zoltán Bachman

Vince Kiadó, 2010. 321 p

The book of Zoltán Bachman documents an era unveiling a period in the cultural history of the past fifty years in the field of architecture, education and culture.

Endless parallels

The vision and creativity of György Kepes (1906-2001) and Frank Malina (19120-1981) are best characterized by the concept of universality expressed through experimentation in art, science, technology and radical innovation. The notions of interdisciplinary philosophy date back to a renaissance synthesis of knowledge drawing a long arc through art history.

Podmaniczky Award 2010

A városvédő civilek 1982 óta minden évben Podmaniczky-díjjal jutalmazzák azokat, akik foglalkozásuktól, munkahelyi kötelezettségüktől függetlenül, vagy azt jelentősen túlteljesítve a legtöbbet tették épített és természeti környezetünk, kulturális örökségünk értékeinek védelmében. Az idén 28. alkalommal került sor a díjátadóra.

The History of Reconstruction. The Construction of History

For years “reconstruction” has been the subject of a heated debate. However, reconstructions can be found since Antiquity, as throughout history buildings have been destroyed and rebuilt if required, for a variety of reasons and with alternating perceptions and definitions of “reconstruction”. The exhibition is presenting and analysing the various motives in favour of reconstructing lost buildings.

1:1 – Architects Build Small Spaces

The V&A commissioned a group of international architects to build a series of structures throughout the Museum which responded to the theme of the ‘retreat’. The starting point for these experimental projects was the idea of a small enclosed space representing an escape from the chaos of urban life to an area for peace, contemplation, shelter or creativity.

Tirana_Plan Build Live

“Architektur im Ringturm” – a series of exhibitions hosted by the Vienna Insurance Group – continues its architectural journey of exploration through Central and Eastern Europe by taking a look at Albania. The exhibition and catalogue focus on planning, building and living in Tirana, the capital city of a country that lies where the Adriatic meets the Mediterranean.

Statement of MÉSZ

A Magyar Építőművészek Szövetségének elnöksége 2010. július 20-i elnökségi ülésén, Budapest, V. kerület, Bécsi utcai beépítéssel kapcsolatosan az alábbi határozatot hozta: A Belvárosi funkciók megújításának folyamata nem képzelhető el a meglévő kulturális, kultúrtörténeti emlékek, a belvárosi városkép megőrzése nélkül, az értékes épületállomány lerombolásával.

Architectural History Education

Architecture has a peculiar continuous presence, a sensuous material quality which is irreplaceable.
It needs space, and time is also important.
The physical and mental environment matters.
However, architecture is not made by architects, against every kind of belief.

János Gerle: Korb Flóris, Giergl Kálmán

This imposing and representative volume is the twelfth title in the large-scale enterprise and mission of the publishing company written by János Gerle, the editor of the whole series. This time the task set was to assess the significance and give a reasonable evaluation of the oeuvres of two architects more difficult and questionable to approach if compared to the other volumes of the series published so far.

Round Question about Architecture

Our periodical, the old/new Hungarian Architecture has paid attention to trends in Hungarian and international architecture and changes in reflections on architecture since 1903 by fits and starts.
Now, at the dawn of the third millennium the architecture of the world finds itself in a new situation. Simultaneously with this, Hungarian architecture is also about to change directions and even a paradigm.

Community and Communication

A city is much more than the entirety of individuals’ habitats: it is an independent organization, living either in parts or as a whole, growing, developing, evolving, devolving, ceasing to exist or being reborn. It is to serve the community, the entire local society, its tasks being the realization of public interest and the service of general welfare.