Which is the most popular architectural style in Europe and Hungary?
From Bauhaus to Contemporary architecture, the world’s landscapes are lined with a rich tapestry of architectural styles which are loved (and complained about) by many. But which style is most favoured in Hungary?
Using social listening data, new research by comparethemarket.com.au has revealed the architectural designs spoken about most positively across the internet, as well as the ones which sparked the most negative conversations.
Neoclassical architecture is the architectural design Hungary takes to the web to speak about the most positively, compared to colonial architecture which is negatively spoken about the most.
Source: comparethemarket.com.au/
Comparing the data across the globe, Gothic is the most positively spoken of architectural design in 13 countries, whereas colonial architecture is the topic of the most negative conversations in 23 out of the 54 countries analysed.
Colonial architecture stems from architectural inspiration being taken from a mother country and utilised in colonised areas, the most famous of these being American Colonial architecture. Colonial architecture is often a mix of other architectural styles in itself, typically being wood-centric and a simple rectangle in shape.
Source: comparethemarket.com.au/
Commenting on the research, Simon Downes spokesperson for comparethemarket.com.au, says:
“Architectural styles are reflective of historical and cultural movements over the years, and their unique features foster diversity across each country’s landscape. When it comes to property, popular architectural styles can raise the value of your home considerably, and the age and structure can even affect your home insurance quote. Therefore, it is important to consider these factors when choosing the most appropriate home insurance deal for you.”
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There is a fundamental flaw in this article. Gothic architecture (of which Hungary has none, it has Neo-gothic ie. fake) is recognised as having started in Europe with the Basilica Cathedral. of St Denis, Paris, started in 1105. However, what is often overlooked is that genuine gothic architecture (and even the Disney world c20th fakes in Budapest) all use the pointed arch and structural method that had been used in centuries before in Islamic architecture. Thus it could be argued that gothic and neo gothic are both colonial architecture to some extent in that they culturally appropriated designs from previous, non Christian civilisations.
Just as an afterthought, it is extremely amusing to me that every time the Hungarian government babble on about Christianity, they are doing so so from a building that is heavily influenced by Islamic architecture. Even the dome is from Islamic architecture. Just for the record, I am an atheist and do not believe that any god exists.
Dear Pevsner, thanks for sharing this with us. We will review the article!
Dear Eleonora, I am always happy to oblige as are my various ‘friends’ that critique the DNH or some its commentators, especially an obnoxious Canadian one.