Makovec Office Building

Budapest


This office block was designed by Imre Makovec (1935–2011), who developed his own 'organic' style using unusual materials like tree trunks and turf.

Transportation

  • tram: 47, 49
  • metro: M2 Astoria, M3/4 Kálvin tér

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