Biography
Founded in 1989 Archikon Architects in Budapest has a large portfolio of revitalization work with historical monuments, reinterpreting these structures according to new functionalities. The architectural studio is responsible for the design of social, commercial, educational, residential, mixed use and industrial projects. New build and reconstructions dedicated to communities, and innovative, sustainable solutions represent the majority of their portfolio, including the first 100 passive house apartment condominiums in Hungary. As a result of its innovative solutions, many of Archikon Architect’s projects have been recognized by professional awards. Along with realizing the transformation of monumental historic buildings, Archikon specializes in designing unique, high value real estates in the hotel and commercial investment sector.
Notable projects:
Párisi Udvar Hotel, Pesterzsébet Thermal Bath, Hotel Moments, Láng Community Center, Heritage House, Palatinus Lido, Vizafogó Kindergarten, Fairy Tale Kindergarten, 100-unit passive house, Il Bacio di Stile department store, Richter Gedeon PLC. Warehouse building, Szanbadság tér 14 representative office building, Pannónia Primary School, Richter Gedeon Swimming Pool, Medical Centre, Solar School in Zangla, India.
Awards
- Architizer A+Award
- Pro Architecture Award
- Budapest Architectural Excellence Award
- Award For Budapest
- Media Architectural Excellence Award
- Budapest XIII. district Architectural Award
- Excellence Award of the Construction Industry
- Hungarian Real Estate Development Excellence Award
- FIABCI World Prix d’ Excellence Award
- Mies van der Rohe Award – shortlisted