Elemér Szöllősy
Elemér Szöllősy was a Hungarian architect whose work formed part of the changing architectural character of Budapest in the 1930s.
Working during a period when Hungarian architecture was moving towards a more modern and functional language, he designed residential buildings marked by clarity, proportion and a quiet sense of elegance. Among his documented works are apartment buildings on Pozsonyi Street and Krisztina Boulevard in Budapest. His building on Pozsonyi Street was featured in Tér és Forma, one of the most important architectural journals of interwar Hungary. His work reflects an approach to architecture centred on structure, balance and simplicity, while remaining closely connected to the way people lived within these spaces.
Clara von Wimpffen
Clara von Wimpffen (née Both) was a Hungarian painter and interior designer whose work brought together art, interiors and craftsmanship.
Born into a family with a strong artistic tradition, she studied in Paris and later became known for her portraits. In the 1930s, she opened her own interior design studio in Budapest, where she worked alongside artists and craftsmen on interiors and furnishings. Among her notable projects was the complete interior of the villa of Hungarian writer Lajos Zilahy.