The architect Laszlo Hudec: a Hungarian who worked primarily in Shanghai, China from 1918 to 1945. Hudec is one of the most prolific and important architects of the pre-revolution period in China. Laszlo Hudec was born in 1893 in northern Hungary. As a young man, Laszlo's father, a builder, encouraged him to work in all aspects of the trade. From 1911 to 1914 Hudec studied architecture at the Budapest University. After the completion of his degree, he joined the Austro-Hungarian army, only to be caught by the Russians in 1916 and sent to prison camp in Siberia. Two years later, in 1918, Hudec was on a prisoner of war train headed for the interior of Russia from Habarowsk, a prison camp close to the Chinese border. Hudec jumped train and made his way into China eventually arriving in Shanghai. In Shanghai, Hudec joined the American architectural firm, RA Curry. By 1925, he had established his own office and was one of the leading architects in the city. By 1941, he had built at least 37 buildings as well as numerous private residences. He died in California in 1958.
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Take a tour of Fisherman's Bastion in Budapest, Hungary -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Fisherman's Bastion, also known as 'The Halászbástya' lies in Budapest, Hungary on the famous Castle Hill. A statue of the great king, Stephen I of Hungary, stands right outside the Bastion. Frigyes Schulek is the famous Hungarian architect who designed this lovely terrace. The structure incorporates elements from neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque styles of architecture. According to a legend, the Bastion was used as defensive place by the fishermen to guard the Castle Hill. The most characteristic features of this structure are the beautiful turrets and pale, white stones. The best time to visit this monument would be a warm, sunny day when you could stroll around and take in the magnificent city views.
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Art Nouveau is an international movement and style of art, architecture and applied art that peaked in popularity at the turn of the 20th century (1890-1905). Hungarian Art Nouveau is based on the national architectural characteristics. Ödön Lechner, the most important figure in Hungarian Art Nouveau, was initially inspired by Indian and Syrian architecture, with the synthesis of the different elements he created a version of Art Nouveau that was specific to Hungary. He and his followers designed the most of these buildings. A szecesszió a századforduló jellegzetes képző- és iparművészeti irányzata, amely minden országban másként nyilvánult meg. A magyar szecesszió a népi építészet sajátosságain alapul. Lechner Ödönt, a hazai szecesszió meghatározó alakja, kezdetben az indiai és a szíriai motívumok inspirálták, a különféle elemek szintézisével megalkotta a szecessziós építészet jellegzetes hazai elemeit. Ezek az épületeket Lechner Ödön és követői tervezték. 1. Gróf-palota, Szeged (Raichl Ferenc) 2-3. Reök-palota, Szeged (Magyar Ede) 4. Városháza, Szeged (Vedres István neogót, később Lechner Ödön) 5-6. Szegedi zsinagóga (Baumhorn Lipót) 7. Víztorony, Szeged (Zielinski Szilárd, homlokzat: Giergl Kálmán és Korb Flóris) 8. Raichl-palota, Szabadka (Raichl Ferenc) 9. Szabadkai zsinagóga (Jakab Dezső) 10-11. Bankpalota, Hódmezővásárhely (Müller Miksa) 12-13. Városháza, Kiskunfélegyháza (Vas József és Morbitzer Nándor) 14. Városháza, Kecskemét (Lechner Ödön) 15. Cifrapalota ...
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Some of the Colourful Architectural Masterpieces in Budapest (own photoes)
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The bizarre washing line installation at the Hungarian Pavilion, Venice Architecture Biennale 2006
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A tour around the Hungarian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2006
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An easy animated video from a private house in Hungary, design by "oldarchitect" 2007
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Point of View interviews the architect ÁRPÁD FERDINÁND, based in Hungary, on "Architecture and Travel". The whole interview at the Point of View website: www.architravel.com
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www.budapestinfo.hu Budapest is truly one of the world's most attractive cities, rich in both natural and architectural beauty.
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The Orszaghaz is one of the great landmarks in Budapest. This awesome building took nearly twenty years to build, and was completed in 1904. The Architect was Imre Steindl, who won a competition with his impressive Neo-Gothic design. We toured this monumental building on June 23rd, 2009. In addition to experiencing the grand interior spaces, the highlight of the guided tour was seeing the Szent Korona on display in it's place of honor under the great dome.
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The winner plan of the competition architect: Tamás Lévai bombadiltoma@gmail.com modell, animation: László Harnos exhibition theme: www.gomboc.eu
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The Hungarian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2010
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www.fakultativ.com http Lenses: 18-135mm kit + Canon 50mm 1.8 MkII Music: Thomas Newman About the castle: Vajdahunyad Castle was built between 1896 and 1908 its various parts illustrate the different styles of Hungarian architecture. It was designed by Ignác Alpár, and derived its name from the wing facing the lake, which is an imitation of the Castle of Vajdahunyad in Transylvania, the family castle of János Hunyadi, the hero of the Turkish wars, which was built in its present form in the fifteenth century.
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David Holm, Principal of Woodhead Architecture, visits the Hungarian Pavilion at 2010 Venice Architecture Biennale. Follow David on Twitter @DavidGeorgeHolm
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The Romans were first to develop the baths in Budapest and the city has some of the worlds finest Turkish baths, all Ottoman architecture, huge octagonal pools and stained glass windows. Most visitors look for pure soggy, steamy, flotational relaxation. For a typically Hungarian spectacle, Széchenyi bath in the City Park is where people play chess outdoors in steaming water. It is the largest public bath and open since 1913. As well as bathing in hot springs, you are encouraged to drink the sulphuric water (which tastes awful but is apparently wonderful for detoxing). After this and some time in the aromatheraphy scented saunas and mud chambers, you will be feeling as good as new. Unravel Travel TV www.unraveltravel.eu
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The magnificent Saint Stephen's Basilica is one of the great landmarks of Budapest. Construction took over fifty years, from 1851 until 1906. The completed church is the work of three different architects. Miklos Ybl, the creator of Budapest's glorious Opera House was the main architect for this basilica, though it was begun by Joszef Hild and completed after Ybl's death by Jozsef Krauser. The interior is truly breathtaking and contains masterpieces by great Hungarian artists like Gyula Benczur and Alajos Strobl. Photos taken by me on June 19th, 2009.
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This is just a simple collection of the most beautiful sculptures on architectural masterpieces of Budapest. The town has a lot of arhitectural beauties which are worth explolering walking in the streets of the town...
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On the video clip of of the morning show "Reggeli" on RTL Klub TV Cultural Attaché Mark Tauber spoke about the exhibition. Details: On September 6, 2007, Ambassador Foley opened a traveling exhibition at Millenaris Park's Red-Black Gallery titled "American Roadside Architecture". The exhibit is comprised of 56 photos by architectural historian John Margolies. It will also be another highlight of Hungary's Month of Architecture in October. At the opening ceremony Ambassador Foley introduced the exhibition, praised the creativity of the architects and emphasized the importance that innovation plays in the development of society. As the Ambassador noted, the pictures will increase interest in travel to the US The location of the exhibit in a popular Budapest park is meant to ensure a wide audience consisting of Hungarians from all walks of life.
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Romania Population - 21, 504, 442 Area - 92043 sq mi (238391 sq km) Ethnicity - 89.5% Romanian - 6% Hungarian Official Language - Romanian Continent - Europe - Southwest of Moldova and Ukraine - East of Hungary and Serbia Political Status - former 2nd world en.wikipedia.org Romania is such a gorgeous-looking country that it had to be 9 minutes. I have to say that the pictures rival that of the pictures I did for Germany's clip. I hope everybody like's the music. All 3 of them came from the Castlevania series. And I hope it didn't offend anybody of some of the themes I had going on. I never intended to pass them as 'stereotypical'. It's just that Romania has such a mystery to all of it's beauty. They even have their own language! I bet it's difficult to find a class in America that teaches that language.
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Capita Symonds is providing multidisciplinary services on the scheme (architecture services are being provided by local architect SAMO) on behalf of leading property development, investment and leisure company Scarborough Group International (SGI).
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