Reg.Nr. HA-2003/HU/01

Villa Barabás, Budapest

The restoration and reconstruction of a 1841 neo-Classical villa with a large garden and a wine-dresser's house. After demolishing later extensions to the original building, new contrasting additions in wood and of vaguely oriental inspiration now flank the classical rectangular ...
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Project details

Title:Villa Barabás, Budapest
Entr. year: 2003
Result:Medal
Country: Hungary
Town: Budapest
Category type: architectural heritage
Building type/ Project type: residential building
Former use:Townhouse
Actual use:Restaurant, exhibition spaces, gallery, multi-purpose space
Built: 19th century
Architect / Proj.leader: Péter Basa, Architect
The Jury's citation: For the artful harmony of an honest and skillful restoration set within a composition of sensitive, high quality contemporary architecture, leading to the rebirth of a 19th century neo-Classical style villa as a municipal cultural centre.
GPS:47°30'19.1"N 19°1'4.7"E
Web, Links:

www.barabasvilla.eu/index.php?lang=en

Description:
The restoration and reconstruction of a 1841 neo-Classical villa with a large garden and a wine-dresser's house. After demolishing later extensions to the original building, new contrasting additions in wood and of vaguely oriental inspiration now flank the classical rectangular form with portico on the sides and back. The original villa was in a state of severe decay and the intention was to return the villa to its recorded ambiance of tranquility and elegance. The old building now houses exhibition spaces and a restaurant, and a gallery and a multi-purpose space in the extensions.