KRISZTINA
PALACE
BUDAPEST
HUNGARY, 2006
OFFICE
PR–335
The Krisztina Palace façade design follows the continuity of the street while adopting a contemporary and independent language.
GALLERY
012
PROGRAM
Rehabilitation and design of a contemporary facade for a mixed-use building, including housing and offices, with entrance hall and central courtyard.
DETAIL
Situation
Nagyenyed ucta 8-14, 1126 Budapest, Hongrie
Year
2006
Status
Commission
Site area
5 452 m²
Built surface
27 693 m²
Maîtrise d’ouvrage
CODIC International S.A.
Client
Dominique Perrault Architecte
Associate architects
Dezsö Ekler, Budapest
DESCRIPTION
Composed of a single, minimalist, and elegant element, the façade can be closed or glazed as needed. Its partially irregular cladding gives the building a distinctly sculptural character, further emphasized by the mansard roof. The entrance hall opens onto the central courtyard, illustrating a typical Budapest architectural style and creating a welcoming and bright space.
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