István Medgyaszay

Hungarian architect and academic

István Medgyaszay - Hungarian architect and academic
Born

August 23rd, 1877
148 years ago

Died

1959
66 years ago — 82 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

Hungary

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Graduated from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. Contributed to the Hungarian architectural scene in the early 20th century. Played a significant role in the promotion of the Hungarian national style in architecture. Wrote multiple publications on architecture and design, influencing subsequent generations of architects. Served as a professor at the Technical University of Budapest, shaping the curriculum and fostering a new wave of architectural thought.

Developed a distinct Hungarian architectural style

Published influential architectural writings

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