Hungary Building Former Tender

The abandoned building in Szeged will be renovated by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium and will be reopened according to the new functional needs of the institution. A full survey of the condition of the building is currently underway and the public procurement procedure for construction will begin in 2023 and the people of Szeged are expected to take possession of the renovated property in early 2024.The property was built in 1896 according to the plans of Albert Vg and led by Ferenc J. Raichl . It was built for the Chamber of Commerce and Industry but at the beginning of the century it also housed the Museum of Industry for a short time. In 1925 based on the plans of the architect Bla Ligeti it was extended with an extension and then in 1926 the adjacent two-storey building was added. In 1943 another expansion followed the extension of the annex was added to the complex. The Bla Bartk Cultural Center was opened in the building in 1969 the defining element of which was the expression of poverty and the inclusion of the countrys cultural values.The condition of the property has reportedly deteriorated in recent decades with the last major renovation of the building in the 1960s. However planning for the full rehabilitation of the listed building began in 2017 but the owner was unable to absorb the cost increase and decided to sell the property. The conversion of the 64-bed student hostel was interrupted in the summer of 2020.At the request of MCC the Pro Architectura award-winning architect Tibor Hajs who also took part in the work started in 2017 was pleased to continue he will prepare the sketch plans for the renovation of the building. Following the construction work the property will simultaneously serve educational purposes host events provide accommodation and contribute to the construction of the local community through open events.Regarding the timetable for the renovation of the Bla Bartk Cultural House in Szeged a full survey of the condition of the building is currently underway. Sketch plans for the renovation of the building are expected to be completed this summer and construction plans are expected in the autumn. Construction work may begin next year after which the new building reconstruction is expected to be handed over in late 2023 and early 2024.