Ask AI: Walter Boralis

Walter Boralis was a Hungarian architect who is known for his contributions to functionalist architecture in Budapest during the interwar period. He designed a number of notable buildings, including the Hungarian State Electric Factory, the Hungarian National Supply House, and the Tátra Apartment House. He was also involved in the design of the Hungarian Pavilion at the 1937 Paris International Exposition. Boralis was known for incorporating a variety of architectural styles in his works, such as Bauhaus, Neoclassicism, and Constructivism. He was also an advocate of modern, industrial architecture, and sought to combine modern design principles with traditional Hungarian motifs. His contribution to the development of functionalist architecture in Hungary has been widely recognized and he is considered one of the most important figures in the movement.