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We completed the decoration of this Budapest library following several years of reconsruction in the building of the ‘Kúria’, the former Palace of Justice, in which this used to be one of the meeting halls. The wall coverings and mouldings are original. Adapting to all these, we prepared the furnishings of the library and designed the interior space with the aim of continuing the Hauszmann heritage. An interesting fact related to this room is the fact that the large-sized wall tapestry, entitled ‘Budapest’, was placed here.
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In order to make the original wall coverings visible again, we placed round tables in the Great Reading Room. On the tables, there are tall English silver lamps with huge lamp shades that were made of ‘molino’ (cotton), just like the arched curtains.
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What is interesting about the Periodical Reading Room is that we designed its new furniture by using the old pieces that were made of truly low-quality materials in ‘50s and ‘60s. We kind of built new corpora and pillars over the old parts. Thus, we managed to save significant costs.
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Practically the same thing happened to the catalogue cabinets. Based on harmonised plans, we blended the old with the new so that their appearance became homogeneous with the original ornamentation and proportions.
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Here is the result: it speaks for itself, I believe. It is practical for librarians and pleasant for readers, facilitating deep study. This preserved beauty carries joy for everybody, indeed.
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Details from the library: comfortable reading room with club armchairs.
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The old cabinets and wall coverings got renovated; the former wall candelabras got recast.
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The Readers’ Service Desk was designed symmetrically. Naturally, the desk and the cabinets were individually made. A reading room opens to the right as well as to the left.