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Budapest Architecture City Guide: 15 Projects Tracing a Capital Built on Layers

Diogo Borges Ferreira — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:00 +0000

When Buda and Pest joined in 1873, the two parts formed a capital whose identity has since been tied to this balance between geography and urban order. From the riverbanks and thermal baths to imperial monuments and infrastructural works, Budapest's architecture carries the traces of these overlapping histories.

Art Nouveau Revisited: Craft, Materiality, and Detail in Contemporary Hospitality Spaces

Hana Abdel — Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:00 +0000

At the turn of the 20th century, parallel, yet connected movements around the world ushered in a new style and architectural era. From the Arts and Crafts in England, Art Nouveau, then Art Deco in France, or the Jugendstil in Germany/Austria, these design and artistic developments spread around the world and took on different forms depending on their context. The basis remained similar, though, with a focus on artisanal value and craftsmanship; the use of wood, glass, and various metals; the integration of organic forms into the exterior facade and interior structure; and the refined incorporation of ornamentation as an architectural element, often as vegetation or geometric patterns.

Vizafogó Kindergarten Budapest / Archikon Architects

Hana Abdel — Sun, 07 Dec 2025 19:00:00 +0000

General description - The kindergarten is located close to the river Danube, surrounded by a ten-story block of flats from the socialist prefabricated housing program. While preserving the existing prefabricated two-story kindergarten building from the 1980s, this modernization and expansion have given the kindergarten a new and integral identity. The rooms were expanded towards the original courtyard, and a covered, wooden outdoor playground was added in the front. The building opens up under the new roof's outline to compensate for the shut and rigid environment of the prefabricated panel blocks.

Lake 11 Home & Park / Coldefy + DDS

Andreas Luco — Sun, 14 Sep 2025 21:00:00 +0000

French architecture studio Coldefy in collaboration with Demeter Design Studió (DDS) has completed the first phase of housing at Lake 11 Home & Park, a major new lakeside residential development at the picturesque edge of Budapest's 11th district.

National Athletics Stadium Hungary / NAPUR Architect

Hana Abdel — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:00:00 +0000

The National Athletics Stadium was established on behalf of the Hungarian State as the starting building for the long-term urban design of the Budapest South City Gate development. The stadium was designed by NAPUR Architect Kft., the winner of the design competition. The construction was carried out by the construction consortium ZÁÉV Zrt. – Magyar Építő Zrt.

Barn Small Bistro / SAGRA Architects

Valeria Silva — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 13:00:00 +0000

The semi-open barn functions as a small restaurant and wine terrace. The barn is made of natural materials, oak, basalt, and slate. The pierced, stacked stone wall is made of basalt stone. The large three-part sliding wall opens up the whole length of the building. It is made of oak and has a similar pierced design to the stone wall. As the light filters through the gaps of the stone and wooden wall, we experience the indoor and the outdoor simultaneously.

Arches in Interior Design: 26 Projects that Reimagine the Classical Shape

Dima Stouhi — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 07:30:00 +0000

Although the use of arches in architecture dates back to the 2nd millennium B.C., it was the Romans who solidified them as both an engineering element and a symbol of military victories, which we now see excessively as memorial arches. Shortly after, different civilizations and cultures adopted the arch for their own purposes, bridging together structural necessity and aesthetics. In this article, we look at how arches evolved from significant structural elements to captivating decorative details.

Functional And Symbolic: Circular Skylights in Homes and Public Buildings

José Tomás Franco — Fri, 10 Feb 2023 08:30:00 +0000

During the first half of the 2nd century AD, one of the most important buildings in the history of Western architecture was erected in Rome: the Pantheon. Its main and most impressive feature is its coffered concrete dome, which ends in a perfectly round central opening. This oculus kicked off a series of later projects that noted the value of circular openings, which were replicated as glazed skylights and as compositional elements on facades. This eventually evolved, for example, into the detailed and colorful rose windows of the Gothic basilicas. In all its configurations, the oculus (meaning "eye" in Latin) holds symbolism that goes beyond that of a traditional window: its luminous projection gracefully marks the passage of time, solemnly highlighting an architectural space.

Church of Saint John Paul II / Robert Gutowski Architects

Bianca Valentina Roșescu — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 12:00:00 +0000

The construction of the Saint John Paul II Church is a unique story, as almost two decades passed from when the intention to build the church was expressed and the laying of the foundation stone to the consecration of the church. The entire design and construction process was organized by the local community while the construction of the building was largely funded by donations.

40 Shortlisted Projects Announced for the EU Mies Award 2022

Dima Stouhi — Mon, 17 Jan 2022 08:50:00 +0000

The European Commission and the Mies van der Rohe Foundation have announced the 40 shortlisted works that will compete for the 2022 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award. The shortlist featured projects built across 18 different European countries, with Spain, Austria, and France topping the list with 5 entries each. The winners will be announced in April 2022 and the Award ceremony will take place in May 2022.

Bánáti + Hartvig Architects’ New Office Building / Bánáti + Hartvig Architects

Andreas Luco — Tue, 23 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

The own workplace building of Bánáti + Hartvig's Architecture Office enables one to look into the characteristics of environmentally friendly, cycle-based architecture. It was a principle for the architects not to load the environment even more by constructing a new building; the architects wanted to reuse an existing, old building. They have been searching and visiting several buildings for a long time until they found their new home. A building constructed in the 1960s, which operated previously as a restaurant, seemed to be the right choice. At the moment of purchase, the building was out of use and needed significant renovation. With the renovation not only was the building saved, but the quality of its built environment also increased.

Cabin Moss / Béres Architects

Andreas Luco — Wed, 10 Nov 2021 02:00:00 +0000

“Measure twice, dig once” - this was the driving force behind the smart foundation idea that Attila Béres and Attila Hideg figured out to protect the roots of the gigantic trees of the site. At the same time, their idea made it possible to sketch up a cabin that can be built by one person. Believe it or not, this little hideaway had been created by owner and builder Attila Hideg all alone.

Campus Varaždin Student Dormitory / SANGRAD+AVP architects

Andreas Luco — Sun, 13 Jun 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Varaždin, a city that can boast of live theatre and concert life, hosts one of the most important European baroque music festivals, but also attracts attention as a university centre. In order to improve the standard of living for an increasing number of students, the Student Centre Varaždin decided to build a new dormitory with a capacity of 600 beds, as well as a restaurant.

Our Lady of Fátima Shrine / Robert Gutowski Architects

Andreas Luco — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:00:00 +0000

The shrine of Mary, situated in the remote village of Alsószentiván in Hungary, has long been visited by a multitude of pilgrims. The popular pilgrimage site has recently been renovated according to the plans of Robert Gutowski Architects. After the apparitions of Mary in 1917 near the small Portuguese town of Fátima, places of pilgrimage appeared all over the world. The events were first commemorated in Alsószenitván in 1951.

The Zam! Community Center / Studio A4

Andreas Luco — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000

Zamárdi is a village in Hungary Europe with a population of 2000 on the shore of Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe. The building is invested by the local government and built for the local community and will be open to the public all year round. In the summer vacation season, it works as an exhibition hall as well as a buffet with its terraces on the ground and first floor.

Kindergarten Pécs / Koller Studio / József Koller, László Csatai

Andreas Luco — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 01:00:00 +0000

The Catholic Diocese of Pécs intended to establish a new kindergarten institution in the historic downtown of Pécs, in the immediate vicinity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The site, like much of the town centre regarding Pécs, has been structured in overlapping layers for the past 2000 years, which have always and continuously determined its development. As they were transformed or rebuilt, they created new values .

Why Budapest's Contemporary Architects had to Go Underground to Find Success

Vanessa Quirk — Wed, 12 Feb 2020 04:00:00 +0000

This article by ArchDaily's former managing editor Vanessa Quirk first appeared on ArtsCultureBeat, the web magazine of Arts & Culture concentration at Columbia Journalism School’s MA program, titled "The Secret Life of Hungarian Contemporary Architecture."

Duplex villa / débert architects

Andreas Luco — Thu, 06 Feb 2020 03:00:00 +0000

Environment. Central Hungary, agglomeration of Buda, western verge of Budaörs. The street lies in the catchment area of Huszonnégyökrös Hill and cuts a rift among its slopes, leading to popular hiking routes, birding spots, and panoramic vistas. Due to the atmospheric conditions, gliders taking off from Budaörs and Farkashegy airports can be seen flying above the hill’s ridge in clear weather.