The beautifully renovated Drechsler Palace opened its doors in July 2023. The latest episode of the Spakli’21 podcast is about the challenges of renovating the palace.
János Bene presenter’s interviewees:
- Péter Haberl, managing partner of DVM Group Kft., the primary manager of the Drechsler Palace construction
- Marcell Lukátsi, project manager of the interior design, architectural project manager of DVM Group Ltd., contact person of the British interior designer Bowler James Brindley Studio (BJB);
- László Czifrák, qualified silicate restorer artist, expert in historic restoration, managing director of Consall Team Restoration Ltd.
During the discussion, the following issues were raised, among others:
- What was the condition of the building before the renovation?
- What were the client’s expectations regarding the renovation and conversion?
- How and why did the 4-storey building become 6?
- What were the rare engineering achievements?
- What were the most memorable difficulties?
- How does the need for historic monuments and modern luxury work together?
- What are you most proud of about your own work?