About Finland, from a different angle
FUGA Budapest Center of Architecture, 5 December 2013 5 p.m.
Lecture by Attila Ertsey architect and Erik Szabó ethnologist on the Finnish architecture, design, environment, and the Kamppi Chapel of Silence in Helsinki. Guest: Tamás Dévényi architect
‘Recycling Socialism’ was the theme of this year’s Architectural Biennale in Tallinn, Estonia. In an effort to reflect Estonians’ conflicted relationship with the country’s Socialist past, curators hosted exhibitions in some of the capital’s most iconic and problematic buildings. Recycling Socialism, the 2013 Tallinn Architecture Biennale (TAB)…
Károly Sándor Áron is an artist who is constantly analyzing himself, his actions and his attitude towards the world and art, in order to improve. This is why his work can seem to be a bit chaotic, regarding themes and techniques raised. He is a constant experimenter combining a wide range of photographic and art techniques, sizes and materials…
The City of Copenhagen wants to become the first carbon neutral capital in the world by 2025. And Copenhagen is already well on its way. Providing the city with integrated transportation systems has reduced traffic congestion and pollution to levels that are extremely low compared to many other big cities. One indication of this is that the number of…
Architect Ľudovít Oelschläger (1896–1984), a native of Košice, studied architecture in Budapest. After graduation he gained practical experience at architectural offices in Berlin, Munich and Stuttgart. In 1924 he returned to Košice. Apart from his native town, his works can also be seen in other towns in Slovakia and Sub-Carpathian Ruthenia.
As part of the TÁMOP-4.1.2.A/1-11/1-2011-0055 project the Department of Residential Buildings of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics will publish new digital learning materials on their website – digitalistananyagok.tumblr.com – in January 2014 in the following topics: Dwelling houses, Family houses…
The Pro Architectura prize is awarded as a prestigious official recognition by the ministry for outstanding architectural achievements of architects and designers. This year’s Pro Architectura prizes are ceremoniously handed over by dr. Sándor Pintér, Minister of Interior in the marble hall of the Ministry. In 2013 those buildings are awarded that have given…
One of the world’s most important design museums, the Triennale Design Museum in Milan is presenting part of its huge collection in Hungary. The Maestri exhibition showcases selected items of the Museum’s permanent collection at the breathtaking interior of Museum of Applied Arts. By trying to summarize the ouvre of 21 legendary Italian designers…
József Vadas:
Székkirály
Pályakép Király József belsőépítészről
Budapest, Scolar Kiadó, 2013
Salvete! Opus tessellatum
Work Fragments
Exhibition of Péter Török landscape designer
St Stephen’s Basilica, 12 September – 11 October 2013
Rethinking Spaces of Retail: Skála Metró at Nyugati Square
14 – 17. November 2013.
Venue: 1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 14-16.
Guest: Failed Architecture (Amsterdam)
Exhibition of András Krizsán architect
Budapest Univesity of Technology and Economics
19 November – 3 December 2013
Opening: 19 November 2013, 2 p.m.
Opening speech by Balázs Balogh DLA