Imre Makovecz

architect

Budapest, 20 November 1935 – Budapest, 27 September 2011

Posthumous associate member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts (2011–)

“From the very beginning, I wanted to build that one building which already existed in the world before the dawn of humanity – in the world of beginnings – as a radiant, real image:

Hungarian Corvin Chain

The second-highest Hungarian state award, which may be granted to individuals who have made a special contribution to improving Hungarian public thought, science, and culture.

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1992

governmental award

Commander’s Cross with Star of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Hungary

One of the four highest Hungarian state awards is the Hungarian Order of Merit, which is granted in various grades to individuals who perform exemplary activities in culture, science, art, or their own field, in order to advance Hungary’’s interests and promote universal human values.

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1990

governmental award

Kossuth Prize

The highest Hungarian state decoration for the cultivation and preservation of Hungarian culture.

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1987

governmental award

State Award for Youth

State award given to individuals and collectives who achieved outstanding results in the socialist education of children and youth, creative work, public cultural, pedagogical, youth policy, sports leadership, and artistic activities.

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1969

governmental award

Ybl Miklós Award

The most prestigious national professional award for architectural activity.

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