A budapesti Deák téri Evangélikus Gimnázium Márványtermének műemléki helyreállítása Schall József (1915–1989) tervei szerint 1985-ben: Egy gyakorló műemlékes-építész gondolatai a romantikus műemlékekről és azok helyreállítási módjáról
The restoration of the Marble Hall of the Evangelical High School on Deák Square in Budapest according to the plans of József Schall (1915–1989) in 1985: Thoughts of a practicing monument architect on romantic monuments and their restoration methods

Author(s): László Vízy
Subject(s): Museology & Heritage Studies, Architecture, Visual Arts
Published by: Pécsi Tudományegyetem Művészeti Kar Művészettörténet Tanszék
Keywords: Marble Hall; Deák Square Lutheran Gymnasium; monument restoration; Schall József; Pesti Vigadó; heritage conservation; Romantic architecture; Gerő László; ICOMOS; Budapest heritage
Summary/Abstract: The study reflects on the restoration of the Marble Hall of the Deák Square Lutheran Gymnasium in Budapest, completed between 1983 and 1986 based on the plans of Schall József. The author combines personal memories with professional observations about monument restoration, especially regarding Romantic historic architecture and the principles of the Venice Charter. The article also recalls the restoration of the Pesti Vigadó, emphasizing the role of Gerő László in preserving the damaged nineteenth-century building after World War II. Particular attention is devoted to the institutional background of Budapest monument protection, including the activities of the Budapest Monument Inspectorate and interdisciplinary restoration practices involving architects, historians, and restorers. The study concludes that the restoration of the Marble Hall became a model example of heritage preservation, combining historical authenticity, functional renewal, and high-quality craftsmanship, later receiving recognition from ICOMOS.

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