Hungary - Ödön Lechner’s independent pre-modern architecture

In the pre-modern era, when the replication of historic styles had become meaningless, the mastery of artistic and stylistic traditions had become second-rate, and architecture's new technical possibilities demanded new forms, Lechner exploited the stylistic vacuum and produced a new independent regional style of construction, anticipating the great individuals of world architecture. By revaluating vernacular motifs, he elevated them and placed them into the realm of monumental architecture. By searching for a connection between Eastern ornamentation and Hungarian forms he created a distinctive architecture and also enriched universal culture through the artistic philosophy of his creative art. Through his spirited architectural fantasies and his influence on numerous followers he created outstanding cultural treasures that demand the attention of all humanity. We are focusing on Lechner's most significant works, which are within the current borders of Hungary. Proposed buildings: The Museum of Applied Arts N47 29 10 , E19 04 06 The Szent László Church in Kőbánya N47 29 13, E19 07 55 The State Geological Institute N47 30 19, E19 05 50 The Postal Savings Bank N47 30 15, E19 03 08 The Kecskemét City Hall N46 54 22, E19 41 29