Ödön Lechner
Ödön Lechner | |
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| Born | 27 August 1845 Pest, Austrian Empire |
| Died | 10 June 1914 (aged 68) Budapest, Austria-Hungary |
| Other names | "Hungarian Gaudí" |
| Alma mater | Schinkel Academy |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Spouse | Irma Primayer |
| Children | János Ödön Irma |
| Parent(s) | Johann Lechner Theresia Schummayer |
| Buildings | Headquarters, National Bank of Hungary Museum of Applied Arts |
Ödön Lechner (born János Ödön Lechner; 27 August 1845 – 10 June 1914) was a Hungarian architect, one of the prime representatives of the Hungarian Szecesszió style, which was related to Art Nouveau in the rest of Europe, including the Vienna Secession. He is famous for decorating his buildings with Zsolnay tile patterns inspired by old Magyar and Turkic folk art, which are combined with modern materials such as iron.
Lechner's work was submitted in 2008 for inclusion on the World Heritage List.