Window – a fundamental conceptual element of a building, yet it only holds true meaning for those who live within.
A connection to the outside world, a gateway for light in a dark space enclosed by walls and ceilings.
A connection to the outside world, a gateway for light in a dark space enclosed by walls and ceilings.
The subject of this exploration is what can a window reveal about the people who live behind it—even if the space remains hidden by a curtain. Each window presents a unique and unrepeatable image of the residents of downtown Pest—sometimes they are visible, sometimes they remain concealed, and at times, only certain objects betray their presence. The inhabitants are the fundamental building blocks of the city—without them, the system would not function.
The “courtyard buildings” (gangos házak) began to gradually dominate the downtown area of Pest in the 19th century. This triptych pays tribute to this distinctive architectural fabric by separating the images—its two side panels feature street-facing facade windows, enclosing a collection of more sheltered inner courtyard windows.
For this project, I focused on my own residential environment, Terézváros.
Budapest, Hungary - 2023.
