There are four new
churches in my neighborhood on a 700 square meter spot, of different religions and believes. Three of them are "under construction" since 20 years.
The fourth
church, the one in the
photo, is a modern
Reformed church, with an organic
architecture, built between 1997-2008 and designed by
Imre Makovecz, Hungary's most highly acclaimed
architect.
The shapes of
architect Makovecz's
buildings are nothing like we are used to see, they are not limited to the classical principles of Euclidean geometry, but reinterpreting the rich symbolic baggage of Hungarian tradition, they lead to a union between past and present.
Makovecz's works constitute an element of conjunction between modernity and tradition. The
buildings are connected to people, to place, to the landscape, to the nation.
The use of materials particularly familiar in the national panorama such as wood, gives the
buildings a traditional aspect, in a modern social context.
Decorations inspired by nature are constant elements in his
architectural creations: openings surrounded by shapes of branches and trees, designs of leaves, symbols of life.
About the architect Imre Makovecz.
Makovecz is one of the most prominent proponents of
organic architecture.
Organic architecture is a philosophy of
architecture which promotes harmony between human habitation and the natural world.
Makovecz was known for many years in his native country, Hungary and first gained international recognition with his extraordinary
pavilion at the Seville Expo in 1992.His original
architectural works are famous world wide.
Some of them are to be admired in Transylvania and in my next post I shall show you some more
pictures of these interesting
buildings.
Read more >>
