Reg.Nr. HA-2005/HU/04

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.