Andor Wesselényi-Garay

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Publications - 4

ENOUGH FROM THE LAMELLA

Andor Wesselényi-Garay

Publication Name: Metszet

Publication Date: 2024-01-01

Volume: 15

Issue: 3

Page Range: 34-41

Description:

I think there is not a Hungarian architect who has not asked themself at least once what Hungarian architecture is. Therefore, what steps can be taken when invited to redevelop the external appearance of an offi- ce in the centre of Pest. How does one achieve an architecture that in- forms a Hungarian identity? Does the choice of employing external lamella wall systems answer this is terms of aesthetic or even contem- porary technological implementation? Or is the lamella something that should be passed over as it reduces a building to being an identity/na- tionality free shell? The intention is acceptable, but at what cost?

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.33268/Met.2024.3.4

From Small Houses to Small Houses: Cabins

Andor Wesselényi-Garay

Publication Name: Metszet

Publication Date: 2024-01-01

Volume: 15

Issue: 2

Page Range: 12-19

Description:

The design of new single occupancy cabins starts with the idea of "a box or house, possibly a box-like house" where the process of generating geometric balance initiates the external form, within this limiting geometry organization of functions needs to be approached in such a manner that the need to design individual items of furniture follows on naturally. Questions of local identity are informed by the choice of materials and general orientation, bearing in mind that architects do not generate a regional character, as this is an act of community over time.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.33268/Met.2024.2.1

BEYOND FIATFALVA DAM ARE NO TROUT, NOR WEALTHY MEN

Andor Wesselényi-Garay

Publication Name: Metszet

Publication Date: 2024-01-01

Volume: 15

Issue: 5

Page Range: 26-33

Description:

Commenting on the state of contemporary architecture in Transylvania leads to certain contradictions, a falling ethnic Hungarian population, abandoned rural buildings, palaces, barns and churches. Maybe there are no contemporary buildings, only restoration projects, or the act of restoration acts as a contemporary indicator of new beginnings. Elements of the design being executed in stainless steel or glazed installations are signs of high-tech architecture.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.33268/Met.2024.5.2

THE END OF AN ERA

Andor Wesselényi-Garay

Publication Name: Metszet

Publication Date: 2023-01-01

Volume: 14

Issue: 6

Page Range: 34-39

Description:

Today's innovation will help to inform the future's tradition or 01vice versa. Drawing inspiration from traditional and regional Transylvanian architectural forms a new residential building has been developed to house trainee ice hockey players. The building itself although described as traditional, merely a reference to its external appearance, is seen to innovative in the use of building technology and mechanical services on closer inspection.

Open Access: Yes

DOI: 10.33268/Met.2023.6.3