Urania National Film Theatre, Budapest
Rehabilitation of an eclectic building, originally built in 1896 as a concert-hall and cabaret then converted into a cinema, as the National Film Theatre. In addition to preserving the richly decorated interior, the dysfunctional characteristics originating from subsequent ...
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Project details
| Title: | Urania National Film Theatre, Budapest |
|---|---|
| Entr. year: | 2005 |
| Result: | Diploma |
| Country: | Hungary |
| Town: | Budapest |
| Category type: | architectural heritage |
| Building type/ Project type: | Building for cultural activities |
| Former use: | Concert hall, night-club, meeting hall, cinema |
| Actual use: | Cinema, concert hall |
| Built: | 19th century |
| The Jury's citation: | For the exemplary rehabilitation of a superb theatre in the Hungarian Eclectic style and the harmonious integration of modern spaces with state-of-the-art technology into the original layout. |
| GPS: | 47°35'1,2"N; 19°2'57,4"E |
| Web, Links: | www.urania-nf.hu/ |
Description:
Rehabilitation of an eclectic building, originally built in 1896 as a concert-hall and cabaret then converted into a cinema, as the National Film Theatre. In addition to preserving the richly decorated interior, the dysfunctional characteristics originating from subsequent reconstructions sere corrected and streamlined. Installation of modern technology, ventilation and plumbing systems. Placement of two new viewing rooms of 60 seats each under the present auditorium in the cellar.
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