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Unity in Diversity—Latin America with a touch of Hungary, Part II
Last week, we featured some of the iconic restaurants of the Latin American community in Budapest, but there are so many exciting places in this city that we decided to continue: here come two more lovable restaurants!
Whether it’s breakfast or lunch, a nutritious sandwich or empanada is always
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The show must go on – concert venues in Budapest
Suppose you only have one night in the city and you’d like to spend it as if you were living here the whole year round. Authentically, in sync with the local world, picking a location that gives you a chance to blend in, even as a tourist. Put on
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Key locations of Hungarian music
Every corner of Budapest boasts an exciting detail that makes it worth setting off. This is also true if you’d like to know more about the capital’s key music venues and architecture. The most important institutions are fundamental elements of the cityscape and they make Hungarian musical creations,
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Unity in Diversity—Latin America with a touch of Hungary, Part I
Somewhere far far away, or rather across the Atlantic Ocean, an incredible continent awaits visitors to the Land of Paradise. While for us, Europeans, it’s hard to imagine a world so interconnected yet so diverse, we might get an impression from all the different characters that one finds in
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Compressed sounds – digging for vinyl in Budapest
Either physically or online, music collection is important for every decent music listener, but after peaking in the 70s and 80s, vinyls are living their renaissance worldwide, as in Budapest, as well. In recent years, several record stores have opened up alongside existing, older ones, often owned by collectors themselves
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Always better or not at all—Behind the scenes: ice cream makers József Szalay and Barbara Alföldi
Even though summer is over, there are brands and creators who work on saving the summer heat for us. Sunny afternoons, the feeling of exuberance, and the freedom of the beach can all be condensed into a box, or more precisely an ice cream mold, if you do it wholeheartedly.
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“Folk art is bursting with power.” – 10 questions for Дeva
Dorina Takács, a. k. a. Дeva, embarked on her solo electro folk project in 2019, infusing her music with the energies of nature and floral motifs. As a child, Dorina was surrounded by music: she sang in a choir, studied piano and solfège, and even formed a band called ROOM11
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Twisted #4—Food Phobias
In our previous articles on twisted food experiences, we have shown you unusual, bizarre, and sometimes even disgusting food combinations and textures. However, there are times when the sense of revulsion inside us is even stronger: these are the various food phobias that we take a look at, once again
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Ivan Dorn: The Renaissance man forever in motion
The 33-year-old singer/songwriter was born in Russia, in the final hours of the Soviet Union. After its dissolution, his family moved to Ukraine, which is where little Ivan grew up. Even though he was successful in sports, he gave that up for music and being on stage, and has
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Like a local #9—Fazekas Confectionery, MAMO Gelato, Gelateria Pichler
Autumn may be around the corner, but the days of Indian summer are not yet over, so there’s still plenty of reason to enjoy a season-ending ice cream in the warm afternoons. The best ice cream shops in town still await their customers with a full counter, thus we
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Alina Pash – A good witch
The music of the 29-year-old Ukrainian singer and rapper is an ideal – and remarkably exciting – blend of tradition and modernity. With her two albums to date, she has demonstrated that she wants to be more than a promising up-and-comer, and is looking to break into contemporary pop music as a
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FVLCRVM: The bridging solution
FVLCRVM is Slovakian musician-producer and audio-visual artist Stefan Kralovic’s one-man music project, which Kralovic started in the early 2010s. His name was already known to audiences from the indie pop band Nvmeri. FVLCRVM, however, is a whole different world: an entertaining audio-visual game that excels at finding a balance
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„I guess you can never learn too much about anything.” – An interview with Sylwia Lipka
Sylwia has been comfortable performing on stage since she was 6. The singer-vlogger is only 25, but her career is already nothing short of amazing. She was 12 when she wrote an email to the Disney Channel, and a few years later, she became a sitcom star. She then launched
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Lenny: „I never take performing for granted”
Lenka Filipová (aka Lenny) is a Czech songwriter, composer, lyricist and pianist. The young singer has been writing songs for more than ten years, but music has been an important part of her life from a very young age. It’s no wonder, if you consider that her mother is
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Golan: The harmonic triad
This Romanian three-person band has been around since 2013, and has made two albums so far. The first one came out in 2017, with the sequel arriving last year. The electronic pop music of the Bucharest-based Golan is catchy, silky smooth, danceable, melancholic and light-hearted, all at once. It is
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Blending the sounds of Vienna and London – Interview with Cid Rim
Clemens Bacher, aka Cid Rim, grew up in Vienna, where, thanks to his father, he was in close contact with music from an early age. He learned to play drums and piano, played in bands, and later studied to become a jazz drummer at the University of Music and Performing
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Ofelia – A woman of many talents
Ofelia (official birth name: Iga Krefft) is a 26-year-old singer and songwriter who originally came from a tiny Polish town, but grew in renown until the whole country knew her name. She switched from sombre, alternative rock music to lighter musical genres. These days, she portrays various different female characters
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The key to success is constant renewal, be it on stage or in the kitchen – An interview with Thomas Anders
Thomas Anders is known all over the world as a member of pop duo Modern Talking, and has been enjoying unwavering popularity since the 80s. Lovers of gastronomy also know that apart from making music, he also enjoys working in the kitchen, as well as sharing his recipes in his
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How do Hungarians define democratic transition? | The transition to democracy in our region – Part VIII.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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Modern, classical music in Budapest, with a touch of Italian romanticism – An interview with Bruno Bavota
Bruno Bavota feels like he stepped out of a movie: a real larger-than-life, romantic character. Not only is he a musician specialising in Italian and classical styles, but he is also a truly gentle and sensitive man. His passionate and evocative style makes it hard to believe that he was
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The real goal is what we have in common—Behind the scenes: Boldizsár Horváth, agricultural engineer
Biting into a tomato that has grown on free land, and that has been surrounded with great care since it was a seedling, is a very different experience than tasting something that came from the other side of the world in trucks. Hard work, time and energy spent on farming
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Niklas Paschburg: The alchemist of sounds
The 28-year-old musician, who was born in Hamburg, is the master of atmosphere creation and the up-and-coming star and young titan of German music. Besides the classics, electronic music, Brian Eno and ambient all had an impact on his work. An artist with a special talent, who is not only
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Welcome the Echoes of Hungary
What comes to mind for a foreigner when they hear the term ‘Hungarian music’? What happens when a foreign musician visits Hungary, discovers the atmosphere of its landscapes and cities, and in the process puts the experiences and compositions they have already acquired into a new context? The sounds, tastes
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From the food culture of Pécs to the versatile use of millet | Piqniq pack—Part 15
What makes Pécs a top destination for gastro-tourists? And what restaurants are worth visiting in this historic university town? How can we provide Sunday lunch for those in need? How can we make sweet or savory dishes from millet? Find out the answers in the latest and final episode of
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From fermentation to the philosophy of making ramen soup | Piqniq pack—Part 14
How to ferment with the help of mushrooms and bacteria found in nature? When does a gastronomy enterprise communicate properly? What are the tasks of a restaurant owner’s everyday life? What is the philosophy of making ramen soup? Here is the fresh Piqniq pack part with questions and answers!
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The transition of two countries in one: Czechoslovakia | The transition to democracy in our region – Part VII.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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’Cause nothing beats the local—Behind the scenes: Ádám Kovács, deli owner
It is pure happiness when one’s kitchen cabinet or pantry shelf is full of delicious homemade jams, pâtés, preserves and syrups. However, we are not always so fortunate to have a grandma in the countryside to supply us such delicacies, and sometimes we also have less time to hustle
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Fans’ dream comes true: LEGO launches ‘The Office’ themed set
After many popular collaborations, LEGO has now announced a new set inspired by one of the world’s most popular series on social media.
The iconic sets and characters from The Office will soon be back in the form of figures and bricks. The highly detailed set features some of
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Like a local #8—Minus11, Cioccolatte, Bon Dia
A perfect summer day can have a lot of features—warm, sunny weather, light breeze, good vibes and refreshing delicacies. But even in a heatwave, we cannot go wrong with a good ice cream. The domestic ice cream scene has been dynamically growing in the past years, so it’s
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Marcell Rév has been nominated for a second Emmy
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the nominees for this year’s Emmys, including Marcell Rév for the second time. The Hungarian cinematographer was nominated for an episode of the Euphoria series.
The nominees for the most prestigious television award, the Emmy Awards in 2022, were announced on
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Poland, who started everything | The transition to democracy in our region – Part VI.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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Crafty mini-home in the wild | Leaving the city Part 3—Dávid Pataki, Tahi
Industrial designer Dávid Pataki dreamed up and built his new home in a jungle-like forest in Tahi, 30 kilometers away from Budapest. Accompanied by his French bulldog, Zara, who joyfully runs around the house or lays on the shady terrace. Six months ago, Dávid’s partner, Éva has also moved
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From kosher restaurants to sustainable packaging | Piqniq pack—Part 13
What makes a kitchen kosher? How has food delivery changed in recent years and how can it be made more sustainable? Where to start if we’re looking for a vegetarian or vegan restaurant? How has the pandemic affected tipping habits? Questions and answers in the latest Piqniq pack episode.
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Belarus, who failed | The transition to democracy in our region – Part V.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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Wires in the air | Innovation and startups in the CEE region - Part IV.
Romania has one of the fastest internet speeds globally thanks to cheap but unsafe and unsightly solutions. The country lags far behind the EU average in innovation and digitalization, ranking last in most lists. And regarding sustainability, Romania’s performance is not any better. There is little funding, inadequate human
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Struggling Ukraine | The transition to democracy in our region – Part IV.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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Ten thousand IT experts are missing from Slovakia | Innovation and startups in the CEE region - Part III.
The Russo-Ukrainian war has put Central and Eastern Europe in the international spotlight; our region has great potential, but many problems hold back innovation. Unfortunately, Slovak education’s quality is below par, and 10.000 IT experts are missing from the job market. But, regarding environmental protection, Slovakia might be
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Like a local #7—SOLID, Moto Pizza, Hearty Vegan Cakes
Long summer days can be enjoyed in the most different ways, if we only stay at the Budapest gastro scene. We can drink wine and taste unforgettable, authentic dishes in SOLID’s rooftop restaurant, enjoy the pairing of San Marzano and buffalo mozzarella at Bartók Béla Road or pick up
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Lithuania: borrowing population is impossible | The transition to democracy in our region – Part III.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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From small town delicatessen to freshly baked bread | Piqniq pack—Part 12
There are plenty of quality delicatessens in the capital, but what about the suburbs? How to strike a work-life balance, or what are the best practices to follow if you want to manage your time efficiently? What are the most pressing problems in the gastronomy sector? How to bake the
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This is why we love “The Informant” | Interview with production designer Imola Láng
Citrus yellow portable MINI-VIDI, pastel blue plastic milk carton holder, red leatherette club chairs, pink minyon (Hungarian cream-filled cake—The Transl.) on metal drawer cabinet. These all appear in the show called “The Informant.” Being object-obsessed design theorists, we were immediately sucked in by the film. It was a no-brainer
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Latvia, who quickly settled in – The transition to democracy in our region - Part II.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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Designers in the spotlight | Annabella Hevesi
We’d surely try her ergonomic and geometric couch, and we would gladly sit at her delicately feminine and clean desk named ODU. Annabella Hevesi’s projects always catch our eye, as did her latest couch named Burnt Geometry, designed in cooperation by Kárpitos Partner Group Bt. and inspired by
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Like a local Bratislava—Pán Králiček Priestor, WERK, After
Our Like a local series conquers Eastern Europe! In our latest special episode, our resident Marika Majorova takes us on a tour of Bratislava’s city center to show us the most exciting little spots.
Welcome to Bratislava. Ahoj! If you’ve just arrived to Bratislava via the recently opened
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Estonia: the powerhouse of innovation | The transition to democracy in our region I.
More than thirty years have passed since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which left an enormous economic and political void in Central and Eastern Europe. In this series of articles, we explore the responses of the countries of the region to the new circumstances: how they could adapt to
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From the metaverse to homemade Chinese dumpling | Piqniq pack—Part 10
What does the Metaverse have in store for gastro-entrepreneurs and why should those behind the counter be familiar with concepts such as “crypto”, “machine learning” or “web 3.0”? What can an employer do for their employees if there is a risk of burnout? And is there life beyond the
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Like a local #6—Normafa Delikát, 4minutes café, Mazel Tov
At the top of a hill, through the winding streets of the Castle Quarter, or in the middle of the party district—if you’re browsing around Budapest, you’re likely to find authentic, charming places that have a story and a common purpose behind them, where hours pass unnoticed.
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How to make soy rinds and learn everything on gastrophotography | Piqniq pack—Part 9
Roast lamb and Japanese omelet on the Easter table? Why not? As Easter approaches, celebrities put on their aprons to create a holiday feast with the help of experts, preparing different dishes from classics to unconventional ones. How can a catering business grow with its environment? What “tricks” should we
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Designers in the spotlight | András Húnfalvi
He has designed an award-winning hand hygiene scanner, a smart and space-saving wheelbarrow, and reconsidered the iconic Tisza SPORT footwear. The work of designer András Húnfalvi, one of the founding designers of Flying Objects design studio, has been covered by Hungarian and international design magazines in recent years—this time
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The context in design: from the city to the object and back
The following article is based on an excerpt of a conference lecture planned for a scientific event in New York, co-authored by architect Petra Probstner and Géza Kulcsár. Their aim is to reveal both the often hidden principles behind design processes and the tensions that may arise between site- and
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La dolce vita ungherese—Italians in Hungary
Italy has always been a popular destination for Hungarians. We can quickly identify with the happy-go-lucky attitude of the Italians, their love of family and their genuine passion for food. But it seems we’re not the only ones who enjoy traveling to The Boot of Europe; they’re also
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Entertaining, value-preserving and green—that’s a modern restaurant! | Piqniq pack—Part 8
What is the secret of the perfect sourdough bread? What can restaurants and everyday people do—apart from giving up plastic straws—to make their kitchens environmentally friendly and clean? How does a bistro need to raise the bar if it wants to offer an exquisite guest experience? What’s
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Like a local #5—Budapest Coffee Stand, Gerlóczy Café, QUÍ 貴
With the first rays of the spring sun, we get the urge to discover the hidden corners of the city. In our new series, we present venues that are not located alongside the Grand Boulevard, but are still popular spots in the gastronomic scene of Budapest for the more exploratory
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How to make a smashing cake and take advantage of your guest's critique! | Piqniq pack—Part 7
How to write about gastronomy differently, or what’s beyond the classic restaurant reviews? Can branding help a bad product? Is it possible to find flow and fun in making a cake as complicated as a choux? And does the saying that the customer is always right still apply? Here’
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Best of Stefan Lengyel 2022 | MOME—Media Institute
This February, Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design awarded its outstanding talents for the second time. In the four-part series, we guide you through some of our favorite entries from the Stefan Lengyel Excellence Scholarship. Join us for the final part of our series, featuring projects by students from the
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Perfect minimum—Behind the scenes: pastry chef Attila Menyhárt
These days, many people choose confectionery as a career. Some, however, are not content with just learning the basics, but are constantly looking for challenges and inspiration, constantly improving and then aiming for the stars. Attila Menyhárt, or Meinhart Patissier as he is known internationally, has been working with desserts
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New walls will become a Digital Iron Curtain | Interview with Abishur Prakash
This conflict is being waged in the cyber and digital spheres, as much as on the ground–says Abishur Prakash geopolitical futurist to Hype&Hyper, who we spoke to about the changing geopolitical landscape, the war in the digital space and Europe’s new digital Iron Curtain in the context
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Our answer: EAST UNITE
We are Easterners, we live in a shared destiny, we move forward together and we create. The towers of Kyiv were hit by missiles, to which there is only one answer: EAST UNITE. This is the vocation of the Hype&Hyper editorial team and we believe it is our shared
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Best of Stefan Lengyel 2022 | MOME—Design Institute
This February, the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design awarded its outstanding talents for the second time. Our four-part series highlights and introduces some of our favorite entries from the Stefan Lengyel Excellence Scholarship. Join us and find out more about the projects of the Design Institute students!
Altogether, five
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We need no glamour, but reality—Behind the scenes: Antonio Fekete, food photographer
There is a good chance that those who follow the gastro scene in Hungary have already met Antonio Fekete; they just might not know about it. Striking details, a clear, vivid look and the message that shines through, a quest for perfection—these are just a few of the things
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From fresh quality fish to a nicely set table | Piqniq pack—Part 6
Which serving utensils should we buy if we want to set the table tastefully at home? What does a catering business need to do to keep its guests happy in both the physical and online space? Have our fish consumption habits changed, and if so, in what ways? What are
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Best of Stefan Lengyel 2022 | MOME—Institute of Architecture
This February, the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design awarded its outstanding talents for the second time. Our four-part series highlights and introduces some of our favorite entries from the Stefan Lengyel Excellence Scholarship. Join us to discover the projects of the Institute of Architecture students!
Hegyi Fanni I Architect
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Best of Stefan Lengyel 2022 | MOME—Institute for Theoretical Studies
This February, MOME awarded its outstanding talents for the second time. The Stefan Lengyel Excellence Scholarship was brought to life by the Foundation for Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design in 2020. In addition to delivering a material reward to remarkable talents, it also focuses on advancing students’ industry competencies
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Like a local #4—Mantra Specialty Coffee Bar, Hokedli Pottage Bar, Iran Confectionery
If something is typical of Budapest, it is the many winding streets that fill the city center. Walking through these, one can easily walk in front of a shop window, although if we wander slowly, we can come across real surprises. In our monthly recommendation, we show real “hidden treasures”
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Essence of Hungary—The heart and soul of the country on still lifes
Hungary is at the intersection of Europe. While in a geographic sense, this is debatable—there are a number of other locations in contention, due to varying methods of measurement—it is likely true in every other sense. The boundary of every major European feature lies somewhere around here. Hungary
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A cavalcade of colors, smells and tastes—Indian culture in Hungary
Those who once experience India’s unparalleled cultural and gastronomic cacophony can never escape it—but in a good sense. Even though the world’s second-most populous country is far away from us geographically, it is still easy to enter the world of South Asia from across the border, thanks
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From the consumer of the future to the unique vegan canteen | Piqniq Pack—Part 4
The vegan diet is gaining ground, but can a canteen tuned exclusively to plant-based ingredients work in the long run? How can we run our business if the initial enthusiasm fades, we take off the rose-colored glasses and the challenging weekdays begin? What should we pay attention to if we
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DIALOG | Bence Tasnádi
“You have to get close to people because that’s what really fuels the actor and the theatre.” Bence Tasnádi would certainly agree with Éva Ruttkai’s thought, and while he doesn’t consider streaming theatre performances to be a dead idea, he prefers to play in front of real
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Like a local #3—Naspolya Nassolda, Szír Center, ONO Poké Bowl
Veganuary, or vegan January, marks the beginning of the year for more and more people—luckily, if you follow a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle out of this consideration or out of a long-standing commitment, you can choose delicious treats from a growing number of places, not only in Budapest but
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From serving design basics to service design methodology | Piqniq pack—Part 3
What’s the secret to a perfect dish, beyond the harmony of flavors? What’s the Hungarian fish market like? Or what should a restaurant owner do when faced with the warning signs of employees being burnt out? Lastly, what does gastronomy have to do with service design? A lot,
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DIALOG | Ákos Vörös & Aba Zsuffa—Analog Balaton
When asked what kind of music they play, they have no exact answer, and they always say something different themselves. The music of Analog Balaton varies in its style, but in terms of its perception, the electronic pulsation (four-four, foot drum) is granted, which is decisive, and of course, alternative
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DIALOG | Levente Trellay
The founder of Budapest Bagel and Telep considers himself a renaissance man and if a title should be attached to his name, he feels that ”man of solutions” is the most appropriate. Even when traveling, Levente Trellay only uses his GPS device as rarely as possible, and he doesn’t
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DIALOG | Kati Süle, stylist
Kati Süle, a personal style consultant, believes in constant change. In the home of the stylist who graduated in art history, both analog and digital devices can be found: when we visited, we were amazed not only at her collection of lavish perfume bottles but also at the gadgets that
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From sustainable gastronomy business to Hungarian rice | Piqniq Pack—Part 2
What can a restaurant do if it wants to operate in a sustainable way? How and what should a manager communicate to their employees if they want to make their business a success? What is the secret to exciting biscuits and what is the potential in the seemingly distant rice?
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The new thematic month of Hype&Hyper kicks off: here comes Dialog!
One of the most common responses to most of the interviews about our changed lives under and as a result of covid, no matter which expert we ask, is to see the role of digitization in our lives become more prominent. Since the digital revolution began long before the pandemic,
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The garbage revolution | Interview with Tom Szaky, pioneer of modern waste management
We spoke to one of the greatest innovators of our time, Tom Szaky, about the “ass of the human environment” – waste management. Our interview with the founder of TerraCycle and Loop about the circular economy, the science of waste, and dirty nappies full of DNA.
In a previous interview, you
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DIALOG | Petra Szappan, Petraflow
How can a yoga instructor find balance in everyday life, in the online space, and in the yoga room? How can we consciously build a self-brand and immerse ourselves in finding what builds both our body and soul? These are some of the questions we asked Petra Szappan, founder of
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Object Fetish EXTRA | Kitchen Program for Prefabricated Houses
How to make a small kitchen viable? What existing and newly designed objects are needed to carry out kitchen operations with as little annoyance as possible, or even more: making cooking, eating or even just preparing a cup of tea a pleasure? These were, among others, some of the questions
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Here’s how you read | Hype&Hyper’s most read articles this year
The year 2021 also held a number of surprises, ideas and opportunities for the magazine: new surfaces, new series, new faces and new themes appeared in the life of Hype&Hyper. Architecture, gastronomy, local values, design and even more colorful, diverse topics blend every day on the website—now we’
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Like a local 2021—Fehérvári Street Market Hall, Fågel by Artizán, Magvető Café
I have already talked about my current favorites in Budapest in two episodes, but there are some places that are even more special to me. As the end of the year approaches and it’s time to take stock, here are the ones that, no matter how time goes by,
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Büfé Xmas—Christmas dishes
Although gastronomy has changed a lot over the past decades, with new trends emerging almost weekly, the delicacies on the Christmas table somehow seem to remain constant. We look for flavors that we grew up on and the dishes we can enjoy together, regardless of generation. In this special edition
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Like a local Xmas—Christmas programs for foodies
As Christmas approaches, Budapest comes alive with sparkling lights and amazing flavors and smells. If you want to enjoy the festive atmosphere, but would like to go beyond the classic mulled wine and chimney cakes, read our tips for an unforgettable gastronomic experience!
Christmas is all about baking and cooking
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From the Dunakeszi specialty café to the perfect fisherman’s soup experience | Piqniq Pack—Part 1
How to start a gastro blog? Is it worth opening a café or bakery in the agglomeration? What place to visit if you want a culinary experience at Lake Tisza? And what do you need for the perfect fisherman’s soup? You can find out all from the fresh and
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Büfé #12—Spices
Is there any Hungarian cuisine without the holy trinity of salt, pepper and paprika? Whether you like cooking or not, the answer is clear: no, there is not. But it wasn’t always like this—you might not think it, but a few centuries ago, ginger and nutmeg were more
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Tomorrow's problems can’t be solved with yesterday's technology | Exclusive interview with Bayer Vice-President Matthias Berninger
We talked to Matthias Berninger, Vice President of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability at Bayer, about the lack of innovation in Europe, sustainability and digitalisation, the future of agriculture and the rule of the masses. All the burning issues for our future, through the glasses of a company that spends
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The customer’s journey: serpentine or highway? | Frontira x HYPE
What do you have in common when buying a sofa and designing an elevator for your workplace? What makes it an experience and why do we prefer one brand over another? An expert from Frontira knows the answer, and even reveals the secret ingredient that is essential in design!
Through
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Communication is the path to innovation in the region | Interview with Claudia Patricolo
We talked to Claudia Patricolo, Editor-in-chief of CEEenergynews — who left Paris and Rome to build her career in Budapest — about the energy market in Central Europe, as well as discussing the gas and energy crisis, and innovation. Interview.
First of all, I’d like to ask you about your career.
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The urban infrastructure of 150 years ago was more sustainable than today's | Interview with Dávid Vitézy on smart cities and Budapest
In many aspects, Budapest—a city that used to be the capital of the Habsburg Monarchy—was more sustainable 150 years ago than it is now, said Dávid Vitézy, as we talked with him about modern cities, innovation, and the development of Budapest’s trackbased public transport system. Check out
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Using wood sustainably is the most environmentally friendly solution | Interview with Péter Csóka, Forester
If we’re to cut trees within the framework of reasonable and sustainable forestry, then the cutting and usage of trees is by far the most environmentally friendly way of producing certain types of products and services. We talked to Péter Csóka about the life cycle of wood and global
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Like a local #2—Culinaria Italia, Tökmag Vegan Street Food, Flow
Our series continues, where we present the best gastronomic places in Budapest, more precisely our current favorites, where you can often see us. In the first episode, we visited a sourdough bakery in Buda, sipped basic stock in the shade of the Mammut shopping malls, and checked the shelves filled
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Growth through sustainability | Interview with Alberto Di-Leo on corporate sustainability
In Alberto Di-Leo’s opinion, stable growth can be achieved while also ensuring sustainability, the circular economy is already shaping the future, and in a world where 2 billion are obese, while 1 billion go to sleep hungry every night, multinational corporations have a special responsibility when it comes to
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Human nature is wired to respond to short-term problems | Interview with Dario Soto-Abril on water management
We talked to Dario Soto-Abril, CEO of Global Water Partnership (GWP), about water conservation, the opportunities behind human nature, and residential water use. Check out the video!
The Hype&Hyper team interviewed Dario Soto-Abrillo, CEO of Global Water Partnership (GWP) at Planet Budapest 2021. During the interview, we discussed the
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Digitalization will change all industries | Interview with BCG Chairman Hans Paul-Bürkner
We talked to Hans Paul-Bürkner, Chairman of the Boston Consulting Group, about the biggest challenges of the 21st century. Digitalization, machines and people, localized supply chains and their sustainability, all through the lens of the world’s leading consulting firm. Check out the video!
The Hype&Hyper team interviewed one
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The development of zero-energy cities can be achieved with current technologies | We talked to climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz
Material consumption is no longer in fashion, traveling by air has become outdated, while the traditional urban planning method of people living afar commuting to city centers has also become out of date. We talked to climate scientist Diána Ürge-Vorsatz about climate protection, and the interaction between the individual and
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The anatomy of actions and reactions | Leaving the city part 1
We arrive in Nagykovácsi by car: from a distance, we notice a characteristic detail of the house, the “little tower” covered with burnt larch. Kelet (East), the friendly white Swiss shepherd, greets us warmly at the gate. Zsófi Fenyvesi, artist and graphic designer, the art director of Szikra Mező and
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Büfé #11—Biscuits
Childhood can have many flavors. Some have fond memories of cotton candy, others of Dunakavics or Zizi. But there’s one universal sweet snack that everyone across the planet knows and which, for one reason or another, is a firm favorite regardless of age. It’s no different in Hungary—
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Pearls of Anatolia—Turks in Hungary
We used to roam the zigzag streets of Chinatown and then discovered the Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian worlds of Budapest, but there are still quite a few cultures to meet. We are now traveling all the way to Asia Minor, on the shores of the Bosphorus, to get to know
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From cocoa beans to bars: the old and new history of chocolate
It is no exaggeration to say that chocolate is known and loved all over the world. Although cocoa beans are only grown in special climatic conditions, thanks to their processing methods, they have spread worldwide. Over the centuries, we have moved far away from what was originally consumed, but it
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Have you run into a maze? Here is the ecosystem map! | Frontira x HYPE
See through the chaos: Frontira’s expert tells you what an ecosystem map is for and even how to make one! Read on for part seven of the series.
An ecosystem map is like a house we live in: we can never say it’s finished because we always change
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Büfé #10—Cold cuts, meat products
It is a must-have ingredient in all sandwiches and pariser salads, an attention-grabbing factor in cold dishes, the star of New Year’s Eve parties, and a permanent resident of lunch boxes. Thinly sliced or rustically chopped, or even as it is, bitten into. A variety of Parisians, hams, salamis
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Designers and manufacturers—Part 4 | Balázs Botos and Gyula Mihály
Without a kiln of his own, Balázs Botos used to seek out other designers for contract firing, but now he has found a partner with whom he can work with mutual support. This is Gyula Mihály, a silicate design artist, and his unusual workshop, where there are many other treasures
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From the Volga to the Danube—to be Russian in Hungary
It is not surprising that countless Russian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian people have found their home in Budapest (and, of course) in Hungary in recent decades. What is perhaps more interesting is that although they did not form a unified, closed world like the Chinese in Chinatown (which I wrote about
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Objective | Anita Korn’s favorite objects
Hungarian designers and sustainable fashion—both are near and dear to Anita Korn’s heart. She works as a creative television producer in the heat of everyday life while also keenly editing her own show, “Ruhastory,” where Hungarian designers and famous people talk about their favorite clothes. For our pleasure,
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Favorite places #7 | Sári Győri
It’s good to get on the road sometimes and explore distant places—if nothing else, with food. A little taste of Italy always brings back the sunshine, and luckily there are more and more authentic places to choose from in Budapest too. Scusi Focacceria has become a real hot
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Büfé #9—Bars of chocolate and candy bars
Sometimes we eat it on the go, during a trip or for a snack, sometimes we get it as a gift, and other times we throw it in the shopping basket without even looking. Melting in summer, stiffing in winter, yet we cannot resist—it’s the timeless world of
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Büfé #8—Salty crunchies
What does a football night, a New Year’s Eve party, or hanging out with friends have in common? A good chance that there will be some salty snacks, which may not fill your belly, but will contribute to the good mood of the event. The real hits have been
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Sleeping Beauty’s dream in Ipolytarnóc | Hype X Field of Sparks
An installation that evolves into a stage through interdisciplinary collaboration to further enrich the Field of Sparks site in the countryside of Ipolytarnóc. The initiative provides space for creation not only for architect studios but also for university projects and students. In the latest part of our mini-series, we focus
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Giving a new perspective through architecture | Hype X Field of Sparks
A dominant and visually strong, compact building, which, beyond the aesthetics, also provides a space for community experiences. Following the concept by the BIVAK architecture team, in the latest part of our mini-series, we show you a sneak preview of the design by Slovakian GRAU!
Bratislava-based architecture studio GRAU was
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Floating concrete cantilever in the landscape of Ipolytarnoc | Hype X Field of Sparks
Manual work, hand-based thinking and experiential learning: the architects of BIVAK will experiment with building from the ground at the Field of Sparks week. In the previous episode of our Hype X Field of Sparks mini-series, Fenyvesi Zsófi the Art Director of the initiative, told us about the history of
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“Art changes everything” | Hype X Field of Sparks
Not just an event, but an initiative that brings together artists, architects and designers to create a new narrative for Ipolytarnóc, the northernmost village of Nógrád County. Using the language of art, working with local people, they open up new perspectives and create a new identity that nurtures the community
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Büfé #7—Ice creams, popsicles
On a hot summer day, there’s nothing better to cool you (and your spirits) down than one, two, or three scoops of ice cream. Our love affair with the icy treats is nothing new; they were a source of pleasure in the days of our parents and grandparents. But
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East by KONNTRA | 5 Instagram profiles that are worth following!
Not just a bar, but the stage of culture and community where the discovery of new artists and designers takes place alongside plants and a variety of natural drinks; a sustainable fashion brand based in Ljubljana and Skopje, an illustrator, and a collection of Yugoslav applied arts objects: in our
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Is the Danube taking a new Bend? | URBANUM X KanyarGO
”Indulj el egy úton, én is egy másikon” (”You go down one road, I’ll go down another”—free translation): a nice earworm. Several generations are already humming the folk song performed by the Muzsikás Ensemble, familiar from the theme song of the documentary ”Másfélmillió lépés Magyarországon”. But what if
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Favorite places #6 | Márk Gelley
We all need a place where we can hide from prying eyes and refresh ourselves with a good coffee and a cake. The XII district is not only loved for its rich greenery, but also for the wonders you can find in the most unexpected places. Such as Nuance lunch&
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East by KONNTRA | 5 songs and 1 movie that tune you to the Eastern European sense of life
You can listen to one of the defining songs of the Macedonian alternative music scene, a hit from the eighties but still popular today, as well as a very special compilation by three Slovenian DJs in our article today, and get to know better a movie by Emir Kusturica. Here
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East by KONNTRA | 5 places that will inspire you too
The historic city center, the beach, and a special bar in Ljubljana and Zagreb have also been included in the new KONNTRA recommendation. In the latest episode of our East by series, the architectural studio in Slovenia, Macedonia and Croatia recommended places that are related to the milestones of their
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East by KONNTRA | 5 thought-provoking buildings
You can read about one of the most important and internationally recognized residential buildings in Split, the house of a Slovenian architect, a memorial park in eastern Croatia and the oldest and partly open-air shopping center in Skopje. The KONNTRA team has collected buildings that also shape their own history
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Designers and Manufacturers—Part 2 | Fruzsi Fekete Jewelry and her helpers
The office building on Bláthy Ottó Street and its surroundings are “the Mecca of Jewelers”—this is where the designers who launched their own jewelry brand make a pilgrimage: everything from gems to gift boxes is available here, and most of the work processes take place within these walls. Mortal
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East by KONNTRA | 5 books that the architects recommend for the summer
Thoughts on writing, a series of essays on urban planning, ethical and aesthetic theories on landscape architecture, but studies on new design mindsets and practices, as well as a magical realist novel, were also included in this review. In the latest episode of our East by series, the team of
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 Insta profiles worth following
This time, Nikola Andonov, Aleksandar Ristović and Stefan Stojanović, the founders of architecture studio MADA shared Insta feeds with a Belgradian feel to them. Let’s check them out!
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Büfé #6—Syrups, soft drinks
On a sultry-hot summer day, nothing quenches the thirst quite as well as an ice-cold drink. Yet on those days when squeezing lemons for a lemonade seems like a drag and even the thought of a beer makes us dizzy, it is time for the golden oldies. They are sweet,
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Defining the atmosphere of a festival visually | Hype X WONDEREST
In the heart of Transylvania, in the mountains, at an altitude of one thousand hundred meters, is the campsite that hosts the Wonderest festival, which is not only about total escapism, but also about environmental awareness. The basic idea of the event is also reflected in its visual identity: freedom,
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 songs and 1 film that'll get you in the Belgrade mood
Belgrade’s musical symbols, the city’s favorite artist, a song evoking the eighties and a film, or rather an urban comedy in the Belgrade night: today, we recommend songs and a movie.
This time, Nikola Andonov, Aleksandar Ristović, and Stefan Stojanović, the founders of architecture studio MADA, help us
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Favorite places #5 │ Noémi Viski
There’s nothing better at the end of an exhausting day than to reward ourselves with a divine piece of dessert or a tasty ice cream, especially if we can do so in one of Budapest’s finest confectioneries. This time, our editor Noémi Viski presents her favorite place, Erdős
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 places worth exploring
One of Belgrade’s most characteristic islands, the atmosphere of the city’s port on the Danube, a mysterious underground city, a museum that has never been built and the best view onto Belgrade’s old town: find out about all of them in today’s article.
This time Nikola
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The shadow of the city | URBANUM
Since the foundation of the Contemporary Architecture Center (KÉK) fifteen yeas ago, in addition to professional talks and projects, it has also given room to visual arts from time to time, as an art exhibition is a medium in which the theoretical and practical complexity of the built environment and
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 5 buildings that talk about the city
A museum closed for ten years, Europe’s largest auditorium, an abandoned building complex originally giving home to gigantic exhibitions that lost its function in World War II, and the blocks of Belgrade’s smallest but most densely populated district are all featured in our article.
This time Nikola Andonov,
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Favorite places #4 │ Lilla Gollob
Népsziget is authentic, romantic and very loveable—and now Lilla Gollob, a member of our editorial staff will tell you why. Come and meet Kabin!
How would you introduce Kabin?
A bit farther away from the frequented places of downtown Budapest, Kabin is the first dog, bike and family-friendly riverside
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East by MADA_Belgrade | 3 books to read about the city
The Serbian capital through the adventures of an iconic skater; a novel infused with theories, researches and real stories about the city’s architecture; one of the greatest modernist developments of the 20th century or Belgrade without compromises, from a research and scientific angle. At our request, the founders of
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FabLab10 | One day in the workshop with Adrienn Veres
Architect Adrienn Veres’ designer attitude is characterized by learning by doing the most. What gives her the greatest joy is creating something with her two hands and if her work has a tangible result in a short time. In addition, she tries to sit in front of the computer as
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Favorite places #3 | Réka Vikárius
We are now at the third episode of our series, in which HYPEANDHYPER’s editor Réka Vikárius guides us into her favorite cafe, Cāphê by Hai Nam.
How would you introduce Cāphê by Hai Nam?
Vo Son Hai returned to Budapest after a few years of traveling and working as
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Artist duo | Hézag Studio
Zsófi Bodnár and Zoli Szőke fell in love with each other back in high school. Even though they have been together for ten years, until now they have been on different professional paths: it took a pandemic and the confinement coming with it for them to realize that they could
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Design is more than industrial design | Frontira x HYPE
We would have a hard job if we were to define design with a single word—on top, in Hungarian, design is often (wrongly) interpreted as industrial design, yet it means so much more: especially today, when we are using countless of (digital) services and products. In our freshly launched
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Büfé #4 – Canned food, pâtés
Canned versions of sandwich creams and various ready meals were not only popular products of socialism—their relevance to this day is unquestionable. Not only did they provide a solution in times of need, such as war or poverty, but they became retro favorites that could not be missed for
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Metaurbanism in practice | The projects of Urbanum
Since their launch in October last year, Urbanum’s team has not only organized events and sparked discussions in the spirit of metaurbanism, the interdisciplinary urban research approach represented by them. Their three-fold motto—theoria, praxis, imaginatio, that is theory, practice and imagination—is not only about concept formation and
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Favorite places # 2 │ Bianka Geiger
Our series continues—from the editorial staff of HYPEANDHYPER, Geiger Bianka talks about one of her favorite places in Budapest. Let’s get to know Budapest’s A másik bolt (The other shop)!
How would you describe the shop?
Fábián Willmann got to know Budapest’s Wekerle neighborhood after he
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HIGHLIGHTS | Illustrations confined within four walls
Regular readers of our series may have noticed that there is a theme that comes up again and again in our articles: it’s nothing more than the world of murals that make our gray cities colored with gasoline vapor more colorful. You can also find a twist in our
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Favorite places #1 │ Kitti Mayer
We are launching a new series in which the staff of HYPEANDHYPER will introduce themselves through their favorites. We visit the most lovable places in Budapest, tell the stories behind them and shed light on our personal attachment. Our first characters are Kitti Mayer and Retrohungary!
How would you introduce
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Büfé #3 - Wafers
It’s only good if it’s crispy, but then it’s really good—the different salty and sweet wafers are a favorite of generations to this day. Although we can find many imported brands on the shelves of grocery stores, the Hungarian hit products have not worn out, in
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Should I dare to use it? | URBANUM
Public installations and playgrounds have a significant impact on our experiences and thoughts. Their primary function is to encourage people to interact or play, and they also form an integral part of the urban fabric with their independent aesthetic and power to organize the space surrounding them. But do we
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HIGHLIGHTS | Clad in metal
Shiny, durable, protective: these and similar positive properties characterize metal, which has become the most practical material in the packaging industry by now. In this week’s selection, we show you metal-based packagings.
When we think of ancient wars or medieval tournaments, metal armors covering the bodies of courageous fighters
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HIGHLIGHTS | Our built heritage
In the parts of the HIGHLIGHTS series, the focus is on household objects, their advantages and disadvantages again and again. The question may arise, which are the most fundamental, man-made objects of our lives, without which we could not live. The answer is simple: the buildings.
Whether we live in
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HIGHLIGHTS | Colorful world
From a very young age, a mysterious, parallel world becomes part of our lives. We recreate this world over and over again, first through children’s drawings, and later, thanks to trained creatives, through professional illustrations appearing in our environment.
Everything in this world is colorful, beautiful and functional. In
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Artist duo | Forms Design
Their small apartment doubles as their office, and so their work never stops, not even when cooking or doing laundry. While one of them is quite firm and confident, the other tends to get lost in details—they still have great chemistry. The armchair dubbed Mix won the ArtHungry award
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Büfé #2 – Flavoring pastes in tubes
Identical sandwiches with vividly red dots and rolls of ham stacked side by side as cold cuts on the buffet table—the emblematic Hungarian paprika paste Piros Arany or horseradish mayonnaise are condiments known by all locals, but there are several other flavors packed up in tubes that many of
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Data hunger - A scientific gastronomic tour in District V, Budapest | URBANUM
With the restrictions that have been in place for the past three months, probably many of us miss the hospitality sector that usually fills our city with life while also functioning as a melting pot for the various communities, and with it, the cozy cafés, homey Italian restaurants and the
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
In the final episode of our series launched in late October last year, you can meet the economist whose career as a confectioner started with a well-made chocolate truffle prepared as a gift to a co-worker, as well as the Hungarian princess of macarons, who started her adventure by leaving
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HIGHLIGHTS | Living past
Living in the past is not exactly a positive trait, but living in the present while keeping the experiences of the past in mind opens up a wealth of possibilities that can give great solutions to our everyday problems.
When designing the objects we use, the goal is usually to
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
Our gastronomic series is coming to its end soon, but luckily we still have a few inspiring stories up our sleeve. Why is it important to have a hangout? What makes a good vegan restaurant? And does it matter if the restaurant manager brings your favorite dishes to your door
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HIGHLIGHTS | Experimental typography
In recent years, there has been a new, up-and-coming graphic design approach that started to gain popularity even in pop culture: experimental typography. The genre’s special feature is that, compared to conventional styles, it creates a fresh, rebellious, and spontaneous look by using distinctive character sets and breaking the
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
Now that the long awaited spring comes closer by the day, and after each warmer day we keep longing for sweater weather even more, we might just get in the mood to go somewhere, just like we did before. To plan a cool weekend full of great programs, when we
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BEST OF HIGHLIGHTS | That first year
In the life of every project, the first year starts with excitement, difficulties, and if all goes well, it ends with success. Amid the hardships of 2020, the HIGHLIGHTS article series has shown reliable continuity since the release of the first installment on February 7, 2020—a full year ago.
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
Many people have responded to the changed market circumstances in many different ways: there were some who, in the spirit of quality leisure time, collaborated with Hungarian graphic designers and released a new-wave version of the traditional puzzle, while others opened a noodle canteen despite all difficulties. Of course, making
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The Danube Chapel | URBANUM
The main goal of Urbanum as an interdisciplinary platform is to explore not only a slice of particular topics, but their whole conceptual and associational field. Following the first Urbanum Podium round table, the event Urbanum Salon, debuting on January 28, will focus on the theoretical-conceptual but even more on
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
The expression ‘digitalization in the food industry’ may sound difficult to understand, yet in reality we all know what it means. The most obvious part of it that might pop up in our minds is ordering food online, without which it would probably be hard to imagine our lives today,
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Artist duo | itthon.
What one writes down, the other completes or corrects. There is a great dynamic between the two of them, owing to which their roles fulfilled in their work together also evolve organically and evidently. Even though the objects they design are manufactured in Ada by local craftsmen, Adrienn Király and
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Büfé #1 – Medicinal sweets
There are some dishes that are familiar to all of us. Flavors feeling like home preserved in cans or drops thought to have medicinal properties, wrapped into crinkly, rattling paper—this is what we set out to explore each month in our freshly launched ‘Büfé’ series. The first chapter is
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
Effectiveness, identity and being close to nature—these are the three ingredients in which Péter Várvizi sees the future of Hungarian hospitality. Róbert Erdélyi did not compromise either: now they bring their burgers well-established amongst tourists to the home of Hungarian home office workers, offering a restaurant experience to accompany
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
How does Hungary’s most popular online recipe and food magazine help amateur chefs stuck between the four walls? How does a gastronomic communication expert adapt to the epidemic if the genre of food PR ceases to exist? What’s the secret to popular food blogs? In the 10th episode
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
“No matter how difficult the situation may look at the moment, it’s important that you know this is still your story (…),” says Tamás Szilágyi, one of the founders of Mad Scientist. His words are here to encourage anyone, not only those building Hungarian gastronomy businesses—the current situation is
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The Urban Metabolism | URBANUM
Various streams of material goods, energy, services contribute to the living organism of the city. Only by observing the flux of these elements flowing in and out the urban space, can we then better understand the very mechanisms that keep the City alive. This is the Urban Metabolism.
In the
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
Comprehensible and affordable selection, lovable place – these are the three ingredients for making your rural gastronomy business successful, or at least this is what the founders of Pizza, Kávé, Világbéke say. In addition to the Dudás brothers, there are many other authentic figures who can prove that there is life
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
In the seventh episode of our series, we present the fixed star of Őriszentpéter, where they cook from what nature gives, may it be thorn or baby cones. The Michelin star chef who left the buzz of the capital for Tata to create something lasting right next to the Eszterházy
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The iconic vehicles of Eastern Europe on your desk!
Comecon cars keep brightening up the roads in and outside Hungary to this day – some brand-loyal owners are proudly preserving and looking after these veteran miracles, thus saving a small, car-sized portion of the good old times. The cult surrounding the Lada, IFA, Żuk or Polski Fiat models spans over
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
Premium gastronomy does not necessarily require a big staff – two people paying attention not only to flavors, but also to the guests are perfectly enough. A festive grill party can be done without having your own garden, but it’s important that some passion also be added to the grill
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Trip Vibes | Szentendre, Hungary
Colorful single or double-story houses, churches, narrow alleys, cobblestone streets along the Danube – truly lovely, small town vibe and a lot of artistic references in just a 30-minute drive from the capital. No wonder it is one of the favorite weekend spots of the citizens of Budapest in addition to
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Hack your home into a dementia-friendly environment | Hack care
We surround ourselves with objects on a daily basis, the use of which has become natural to us, yet for some people, it might not be this obvious. In cooperation with Lekker Architects and Lanzavecchia + Wai Studio, Singapore-based Lien Foundation now presents a way to offer a safe and comfortable
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
There are many gastronomy business in Hungary with a unique story. The people behind them are many times perceived as “weirdos”, but in reality they “only’ do what they do passionately and they are not afraid from the irregular and the unknown. The sommelier who left the Michelin star restaurant
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Danube: more than a river | URBANUM
City, river, boat – the Danube has become an inseparable part of Budapest’s essence. An important momentum of this is related to the launch of the capital’s waterway transport celebrating its 200th anniversary this year, but the river also played a central role in several research projects and civil
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
Gastronomy businesses – unintentionally, yet still – purchased a ticket for another round on this rollercoaster called the coronavirus. It’s once again time for the various creative solutions, plan Bs and practical scenarios – there’s nowhere to go but forward. In the latest episode of our series we’ll also share
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Trip Vibes | Tihany, Hungary
Whether someone likes the southern or northern shore of Lake Balaton mainly depends on their holidays as children – spent at grandparents, youth camps and other retreats. It’s Siófok’s shallow waters and charming clubs versus the calm hillside with amazing wine-tasting opportunities. It is a little bit like the
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
In the third episode of our weekly series, we introduce figures of Hungarian gastronomy who, even though work on different fields still have a positive outlook on the future. The latest episode features a bike delivery person with two degrees, a chef also having experience in foreign restaurants, a figure
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Highlights of Hungary 2020 | Vivien Mádai
Television program producer, editor and presenter Vivien Mádai has been invited to the ambassadors’ team of Highlights of Hungary for the second time in 2020.
According to Vivien, it is a huge opportunity that thanks to Highlights, less known projects, even small businesses in the countryside that deserve the spotlight
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SQUARE-ANGLE – Péter Kántor
The earth tilted, borders are being drawn in sharp angles by black ink, the purple shade of a scarf, perhaps, on top of the strict lines. If above me, if below, like an island in the sky. I live here. Budapest.
A series by Ferenc Forrai.
Péter Kántor was born
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Highlights of Hungary 2020 | Levente Trellay
As a co-owner of Konyha and Telep, Levente Trellay is a dominant figure of Hungarian cultural life. He has been a Highlights ambassador several times, and the same way as before, he is looking for synergies between the countryside and Budapest, as well as initiatives involving Hungarians living both within
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
In the second episode of our weekly series, we’ll talk about coffee, wine, and even apples will appear in our last video, this time in a quite extraordinary context, in a lecsó. How can a newly opening catering unit make a big entrance and become successful? What’s the
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Trip Vibes | Kőbánya, Budapest
Even though Kőbánya makes most people think of panel housing estates and old, abandoned factories first, this is one of the greenest districts of Budapest. It also gives home to the geometrical center of the capital, and what’s even more surprising: the highest point of Óhegy park is almost
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Good people, good places | Big picture of gastronomy
In our latest weekly series, we’ll focus on the players of Hungarian gastronomy. In the first episode, our readers can meet five people for whom hospitality is more of a mission that an empty concept – they approach their trade with passion and humbleness, all in their unique ways. Some
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Trip Vibes | Pilisborosjenő, Hungary
Lovely forest paths, a special castle ruin, impressive rock towers – the popular hiking destination located at the border of Pilisborosjenő has everything that makes a hike truly enjoyable, even for kids. All you need is a bottle of water, a box full of sliced apples, some cookies and a tasty
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Understanding the city of the future | Meet Urbanum
What does a livable, inclusive or sustainable city mean? What relationships can be formed between the built environment and the residents of the city? To whom does the city belong, for whom is it built and what factors influence it? Balázs Csizik, Géza Kulcsár and Vo Son Nam explore questions
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Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also use as inspiration for your own homes. Contemporary renovations in
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Object Fetish Part 5 | Termover heatproof dish set
The flame-resistant dishes frequently referred to as the dream of housewives once came from the GDR – this is where the name of these glass baking pots available in various shapes and sizes came from: “jénai” (Hungarian for denoting something originating from Jena, Germany – the translator’s note). One thing not
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Favorite interiors of the week_29 | Polish edition
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also use as inspiration for your own homes. This week, we
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Budapest by Labrosse | Margaret Island Water Tower
A snail twirling on one hundred and fifty-two steps hisses and obsesses, the experience embraces the entire stage. The audience of the fresh rock band thinned by the virus is replaced by the famished and raving crowd in the greenery of the island – hands in the air, eyes high as
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Indulj el! | Gemenc
The fifth stop in making our video series was the Gemenc forest and its area,
where we explored Bogyiszló, Szekszárd and Szálka located at the mouth of the
Sió canal on the hills and slopes of the Transdanubian region, and then met a
wild boar family and red deer in
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Indulj el! | Danube Bend
Waterfront, islands, mountains, picturesque little villages, historical
memories: in spite of its small area, the Danube Bend is an incredibly diverse
part of the country. Owing to its location, it has wondrous natural qualities,
and some even think that the heart chakra of the Earth is located somewhere
around here,
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Indulj el! | Hortobágy
Hortobágy equals traditional caldron goulash and the romanticized image of
Hungarian betyárs – or at least this is what we thought until now. And so we set
out to explore the Alföld, the largest contiguous plain of Central Europe, the
endless horizon and rich cultural traditions of which earnt a spot
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Favorite interiors of the week_21
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own homes. A beautiful house
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EAST COMPASS | Kadaň, Czech Republic
This time we ventured a little further, to Kadaň in the Czech Republic near the
German border, where in addition to the sights of the historic old town, you’ll
also get to meet a bushy cartoon character.
We noticed the city of Kadaňlocated near the German border when it
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Budapest by Labrosse | II. János Pál pápa square
Lightning rod-induced electric boogie and world record cell division on the top
floor, making spatial geometric shapes running on legs to escape the children
going berserk look like nothing. Mr. Striped Long-Neck in a narcoleptic swoon at
quarter past six sharp. In the meantime, black bull hooves are tapping on
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Favorite interiors of the week_18 | Summer houses
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own homes. It’s the
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Summer in the city | #stayhomecreative
We launched our #stayhomecreative series in the beginning of the pandemic, and
now we might just as well rename it to #dontstayhomecreative, especially in the
summer heat, when all we want is to be near water. However, not all of us can
escape the heated up concrete jungle, so we
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Favorite interiors of the week_17
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own homes. Before we throw
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EAST COMPASS | Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia
It’s wondrous, exciting, and right in our neighborhood. Here come all the hidden
marvels of Banská Štiavnica.
Banská Štiavnica situated on the territory of today’s Slovakia preserves the
important events of long centuries: this is where gunpowder was first used in
mining, and this where the world’s
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Favorite interiors of the week_16 | Instagram edition
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own homes. Please welcome our
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Object Fetish Part 4 | Milk pourer made of plastic
The story of one of the most popular (now retro) household items made of plastic
in the 1970s: the object serving the purpose of storing and pouring bagged milk
and that of its designers.
Written by Piroska Novák
I met Gyula Ernyey back in February, at the restaurant
[https://hu-hu.
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Favorite interiors of the week_15
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own homes. This week, we
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The future starts in 2021 | Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer of its latest science-fiction series
recently, most probably aspiring to follow in the footsteps of Star Wars with
its elemental force.
The Foundation was made based on Isaac Asimov’s award-winning novel of the same
title. The story is centered around the fight for
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Budapest by Labrosse | Dunapark House
On those afternoons under the striped sunshades sometimes earless guys come
around. Oh no! One eye crying, one looking. There you go, a Tetris-like mass
scene on the third floor – the color doesn’t matter, the folks adjust. The
Voodoo doll family standing on the balcony disrupts the order quietly.
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Favorite interiors of the week_14
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own homes. This week, we
design
Tandem bike with a twist | Hugbike
Opera della Marca and Italian foundation Oltre il Labirinto
[http://www.oltrelabirinto.it/] decided to democratize cycling, and to make it
accessible to as many people as possible. As a result, they created a new and
unique tandem bike, going under the name HUGBIKE. Let’s see the details.
In
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Favorite interiors of the week_11
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own home. Our current favorites
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Favorite interiors of the week_10 | The Italian Edition
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own home.
Italy has been
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Favorite interiors of the week_09
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own home. In this week’
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Favorite interiors of the week_08
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own home. This week, we
fashion
Artist duo | NUBU
They have been working together for ten years. They design taut concepts many
times inspired by art, always keeping their characteristic style in mind. Judit
is in charge of the operation of the entire fashion company, she is responsible
for everything from design to production, while Adél participates in certain
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Favorite interiors of the week_07
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and the coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own home. Simplicity is
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Favorite interiors of the week_06
Each week, we share the most gorgeous, inspiring and the coolest interiors that
we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect eye candy to
browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which you can also
use as inspiration for your own home. An assortment
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Euphoria Spa | Mystras, Greece
In the first holistic spa of Greece, in addition to the treatments, the means of
interior design also contribute to the guests’ sensual experience. On the
territory of world heritage site Mystras, the four stories of the spa were
carved out of the inside of a mountain next to a
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Favorite interiors of the week_05
From now on, we will share the most gorgeous, inspiring and the coolest
interiors that we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect
eye candy to browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which
you can also use as inspiration for your own home.
design
Favorite interiors of the week_04
From now on, we will share the most gorgeous, inspiring and the coolest
interiors that we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect
eye candy to browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which
you can also use as inspiration for your own home.
architecture
Stamba Hotel | Tbilisi, Georgia
A building functioning as a newspaper publisher in the Soviet era reborn as a
boutique hotel in the Georgian capital, Tbilisi. The Brutalist building revived
by Adjara Group has become a vibrant element of Vera, the already pulsating
district of Tbilisi.
It’s another approach to the Soviet architectural heritage:
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Favorite interiors of the week_03
From now on, we will share the most gorgeous, inspiring and the coolest
interiors that we’ve come across in the past few days. This week, we brought you
an eclectic selection, with fictional places that are taking us far away, at
least in our imagination.
A cocktail bar covered
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INCLUSIVE | Unobstructed
Daring, bold and characteristic, but these aren’t really the things that make it
truly special. The fashion industry is slowly adjusting to social diversity and
our manifold needs. It’s hard to find clothing suitable for people with physical
disabilities, in wheelchairs. In spite of the moderate shift that
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Próżność Club | Poznan
The aesthetics of the ‘80s and the atmosphere of underground subculture are
mixed in this bar in Poznan, established in a building built in 1930.
What makes a club cultic is a good question: probably a visually attractive
interior or one matching current trends does not do the trick. So
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Budapest by Labrosse | Lindenbaum House
Even Hulk can’t stand this noise, he’s all flattened out, as the snake with pink
hands has been blasting Heartbreak Hotel since ages. What’s up Elvis? A subtle
cry comes from the boarded-up window, the abandoned flower escapes the “death
zone”. Wolves, golden mermaids, golden peacocks – standing
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Favorite interiors of the week_02
From now on, we will share the most gorgeous, inspiring and the coolest
interiors that we’ve come across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect
eye candy to browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which
you can also use as inspiration for your own home.
art
art + design | The call of the East
Visual arts are the eternal source of inspiration for design. The two fields can
subsist separately, too, but why would we ever separate them if they complement
each other so well? We would rather further boost the connection and from now
on, we will choose an art exhibition that will
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CEE_RO | szasz zsuzsa bags
The bags of Zsuzsa Szász caught my eyes on the shoulder of a friend of mine from
Odorheiu Secuiesc, and I have been admiring her works ever since. Zsuzsa
graduated from the University of Art and Design of Cluj Napoca, this was were
the idea of szasz zsuzsa bags was
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Kindergarten | Gdansk
Visual education starts way earlier than elementary school drawing classes. We
can be sure that the children who start their social lives in this Polish
kindergarten will get a strong basis in the field of design.
Instead of vivid primer colors and sharp lines, BO / SKO
[https://www.facebook.com/
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Block stories
In the upcoming weeks, our task is to spend time in our homes in isolation. At
the same time, it is important to pay more attention to each other and our
environment. Perhaps we keep closer contact with our loved ones and the world
than ever before...
Although Malcolm Fisher’
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Creatives in quarantine | Recommended by the editors of HYPE – Series
HYPE’s editorial staff also went into home office mode. And although this form
of life is not completely strange to us, we miss the usual office get-togethers
(having coffee or lunch together) quite much. And what are we, editorial staff
members doing at home, confined within four walls? We
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Favorite interiors of the week_01
From now on, we will share the most gorgeous, inspiring and the coolest
interiors that we’ve came across in the past few days. Here comes some perfect
eye candy to browse through while sipping your Saturday morning coffee, which
you can also use as inspiration for your own home.
art
CEE_RO | Illustrations by mcsk
Self-reflection, social criticism and a special hairless character: the
illustrations of Mariann Ilyés (also known as mcsk) reflect on situations of our
everyday lives and various social problems with a unique visual irony.
Interview!
I’m sure many people have already asked this, but where does the mcsk name come
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Clay.Warsaw | Warsaw
It looks just like as if a socialist-realist elementary school and a Parisian
loft apartment were combined in this creative co-working office in Warsaw,
imagined by Polish architect Mateusz Baumiller.
Three creative agencies moved under one roof in the framework of the Clay.Warsaw
[https://www.claywarsaw.com/] project: Analog/
digital
Insta láv | CsaK
Csaba Klement known for his cute GIFs and illustrations (@csabaklement
[https://www.instagram.com/csabaklement/]) raises specific topics for his
Instagram followers from time to time – most recently, the topic of love was on
table. “Every theme came naturally so far. The one with mythology was made
before my vacation
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INCLUSIVE | Szignó
Friendly, lovable and minimalistic: the Szignó card game helps us to learn sing
language in a standardized and easily comprehensible manner, not only for the
deaf but also for the hearing. In addition to its educative nature, the game
also aims to eliminate the barriers established in relation to the
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Budapest by Labrosse | “Dugattyús” house
Cipoe is right below the tip of toe of the Chewbacca guarding the connective of
the H figure, and the disgraced Chinese cat-woman has been sitting next to it
since Tuesday – sympathy is the pain. Perhaps only Rainbow girl could spice
things up a little, or not, because chitty chitty
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CEE_RO | Săniuş vodka, reimagined
The Săniuş (means: sleighing) is the local alcoholic beverage of a Transylvanian
manufactory, which is mainly popular amongst young people owing to its
budget-friendliness. Sebestyén Boér [https://www.behance.net/boer_s] reimagined
the packaging of the vodka with due humor and simplicity, in which
characteristics alluding to the region
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“Fledglings” | Olympic champions on movie screen
What does Krisztina Egerszegi, Rudolf Kárpáti and the Polgár girls have in
common? First of all, they all wrote their names into the big book of Hungarian
sports history, and they all had animated movies made about them. In terms of
its genre, the “Fledglings” is an animated sports movie
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Epoka | Warsaw
If a stage designer is asked to design the interior of a restaurant, the result
will most likely be dramatic. This is what happened in the case of Epoka in
Warsaw, too.
The fine dining restaurant of Europejski Hotel [https://www.raffles.com/warsaw/]
in Warsaw is a true curiosity
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Štajnhaus guest house | Czech Republic
The Czech ORA [https://o-r-a.cz/realizace]architecture firm reinvented a house
built on Renaissance basis in Mikulov, a small town in the renowned Czech wine
region. The centuries fit together beautifully in their work, with one giving
space to the other respectfully.
Štajnhaus guest house is located in the
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SQUARE-ANGLE – Ádám Nádasdy
The earth tilted, borders are being drawn in sharp angles by black ink, the
purple shade of a scarf, perhaps, on top of the strict lines. If above me, if
below, like an island in the sky. I live here. Budapest.
A series by Ferenc Forrai [http://forraiferenc.hu/].
Ádám
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CEE_RO | EASTRIDE
Young cyclists who believe in sustainable and innovative cities: the Eastride
Delivery courier service only uses eco-friendly delivery methods in the spirit
of environmentalism, and they also play a dominant role in preserving Romanian
bicycle culture. The “Eastriders“ hop on their bikes in spite of the urban
environment built on
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INSTA LÁV | lifeannalized
Annaliza Kiss has always loved cartoons; she loves the emotional depictions of
characters so much that when something funny, unbelievable or sad happens to
her, she imagines what it would look like as a frame in a cartoon. She also
looks for the positive aspect of every happening in life:
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INCLUSIVE | Design for care_02
Our previous INCLUSIVE article
[https://hypeandhyper.com/en/inlcusive-design-for-care_01/] also tried to answer
the question of how a design object can be integrative without resulting in any
kind of negative prejudice or feeling.
Responding to the question stated above, Anna Borbála Lányi called sport and
movement to help: PLAY
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Urban sanatorium | Wrocław
The Polish Buck Studio envisioned an urban sanatorium into an art gallery. The
project implemented sums up what a wellness center can offer on 76 square meters
and gives some air to the people of Wrocław.
Many people complain that they cannot accept or understand contemporary art.
Visitors of the
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SQUARE-ANGLE – Géza Képes
The earth tilted, borders are being drawn in sharp angles by black ink, the
purple shade of a scarf, perhaps, on top of the strict lines. If above me, if
below, like an island in the sky. I live here. Budapest.
A series by Ferenc Forrai [http://forraiferenc.hu/].
Géza
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INCLUSIVE | Design for care_01
Special drawing instruments that make self-expression possible and fun for
physically disabled children, while also contributing to the development of the
individual as therapeutic devices. The specially developed combo of tools – with
which the students of the school are still creating today – was created in
collaboration with Csillagház Elementary School,
art
SQUARE-ANGLE – Attila Bartis
The earth tilted, borders are being drawn in sharp angles by black ink, the
purple shade of a scarf, perhaps, on top of the strict lines. If above me, if
below, like an island in the sky. I live here. Budapest.
A series by Ferenc Forrai [http://forraiferenc.hu/].
Attila
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Budapest by Labrosse | Gresham Palace
Impromptu pool party at a cool rooftop terrace, a guy takes a selfie with a botched Rapunzel. A pink elephant with a lazy eye and ear from approaches from Mérleg utca, in the eyes and out through the mouth, socks and panties are drying. A Crybaby comes from the right,
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HFDA design SPEED X HYPE | Viaplant
HFDA launched its mentor program titled design SPEED together with the renowned
Italian Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) at the end of the summer, for six
stable Hungarian designers possibly having some foreign experience who are
committed to the further development of their companies. Each week until the end
of
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SQUARE-ANGLE – Miklós Mészöly
The earth tilted, borders are being drawn in sharp angles by black ink, the
purple shade of a scarf, perhaps, on top of the strict lines. If above me, if
below, like an island in the sky. I live here. Budapest.
A series by Ferenc Forrai [http://forraiferenc.hu/].
Miklós
art
SQUARE-ANGLE – Kálmán Mikszáth
The earth tilted, borders are being drawn in sharp angles by black ink, the
purple shade of a scarf, perhaps, on top of the strict lines. If above me, if
below, like an island in the sky. I live here. Budapest.
A series by Ferenc Forrai [http://forraiferenc.hu/].
Kálmán
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HFDA design SPEED X HYPE I POSITION Collective
HFDA launched its mentor program titled design SPEED together with the renowned
Italian Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) at the end of the summer, for six
stable Hungarian designers possibly having some foreign experience who are
committed to the further development of their companies. Each week until the end
of
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V4PLUS I Our favorite Czech brands_04
Last time we favored people with a sweet tooth, this time, however, it’s the
meat-eaters’ turn! We will introduce Prague’s best bitcher store, where it is
totally worth to queue and not only to try their awesome hamburger. We will tell
you about one of our favorite Czech
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V4PLUS I Our favorite Polish brands_03
In our most recent collection, we introduce you to the Polish equivalent of SUSU
ceramics, and we give a tip to those who were looking for the best equipment to
germinate avocado seeds. We will tell you who designed the first store of MUJI
in Poland, and we will also
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CEE_RO | REBEKARTS
Modest, elegant, pastel shades vibrating or glowing in the dark: limited series,
hand-made jewelry that complement our casual or formal attire as painting-like
creations.
We had a conversation with Réka Rebeka Fazekas, the founder and originator of
the REBEKARTS jewelry.
You graduated from the university as textile designer artist, and
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CEE_RO | MUBIC TABLE
Kata Csíki has already designed backpacks, lamps, jewelry – it was only a matter
of time until she launched her own brand. She founded her design studio, Studio
11 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, in 2018, and today we present the studio’s first
product: Mubic Table.
It is a practical, modular and
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V4PLUS | Our favorite Slovakian designers_3
If one would think that the Slovakians are boring, well, here we are to prove
them wrong. in our current collection the gingerbread purse, the vegan backpack,
and the colorful FULLOVE clothes collection go hand in hand with the design shop
in the historical center. Oh, and they also have
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V4PLUS | Our favorite Czech brands_02
The Czechs are here again! You won’t miss out on nostalgic longing, and we will
also show you some up-to-date stuff as well. We will tell you all about the
Czech version of Tisza shoes, and the young designer, who’s lamps and pieces of
furniture have been at
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V4PLUS|Our favorite Polish brands_02
We love this section because it makes us realize how diverse our close neighbors
are. This time, Poland is in the focus, where the traditions of handicraft and
the application of new technologies are present at the same time, sometimes even
within a single product. An exciting journey from the
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V4PLUS | Our favorite Slovakian brands_02
This selection is especially relevant, as Bratislava Design Week is held in the
beginning of June, and we would very much like to attend the event ourselves.
And what else does our neighbor have? Mountain tops enclosed into porcelain,
funny socks and totally cool leather kicks. And of course, the
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V4PLUS | Our favorite Czech brands_03
We are a bit biased when it comes tot he Czech, but you know this by now. Now
you will understand why. They figured out that you can make shoes from hemp, and
that an indoor low worm farm can be cool. Oh, and if you have a sweet tooth,
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V4PLUS | Our favorite Czech brands_01
We did not have a hard time choosing the first Czech brands to present to you,
as, we must admit, the writer of these lines has something to do with the
Czech(Slovakian) design objects and spots lined up below. Something old and
something new, a Czech Borz Kováts lamp
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V4PLUS | Our favorite Polish brands_01
Up until now, Polish design brands were off our radar. But here they come now!
We must admit: we are biased towards the Czechs and Slovaks, but only because we
speak their language. Polish is somewhat different, for which we must fight a
little more. But it is worth it.