Architectural design and historic preservation In Hódmezővásárhely

Design of detached houses and apartment buildings, construction and heritage technical inspection, historical monument research — with over 30 years of professional experience.
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The renovated northern facade and tower of the Hódmezővásárhely City Hall
The historic facade of 9 Andrássy Avenue after the renovation completed in 2024
The facade of the library after the renovation completed in 2024

Partner from design to technical handover

I am an architect, heritage conservation specialist engineer, and historical monument technical inspector — I undertake design, inspection, and heritage research in Hódmezővásárhely and the surrounding area.
Architect Ágnes Molnárné Kőfalvi next to a carved stone statue in front of a brick facade

Historic preservation is a cause close to my heart

„I respect heritage value and I strive to approach a building in such a way that instead of taking away from it, I contribute to it usefully.”

I have been working on the investment, design, and renovation of buildings for more than 30 years

I have spent most of my career as an investment manager and project manager, including 17 years at the Ministry of Defense. Since 2019, I have been working specifically in the field of historic preservation.
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The historic facade of 9 Andrássy Avenue after the renovation completed in 2024
Are you planning design, technical inspection, or heritage research? Write down what you need, and I will prepare a personalized quote. I am available on weekdays between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Request a quote and let's discuss the task

My latest work

Before and After

Before and after condition of historically and locally protected buildings from the projects where I worked as a designer or technical inspector.

Hódmezővásárhely flood protection „Stone Wall”

The section of the flood protection stone wall before renovation
This is what it was like
The same section of the wall after proper maintenance
This is how it turned out

László Németh City Library

The facade of the László Németh City Library in 2019, before the renovation
This is what it was like
The facade of the library after the renovation completed in 2024
This is how it turned out

Lajos Pósa Children's Library

The facade of the Lajos Pósa Children's Library before renovation
This is what it was like
The facade of the Lajos Pósa Children's Library after the renovation
This is how it turned out

Reformatory Old Church defensive wall

The corner of the rampart before the works: overgrown vegetation and wire fence
This is what it was like
The corner section of the defensive wall after good maintenance, with a cleaned environment
This is how it turned out

Listed historic facade at 9 Andrássy út

The facade of Andrássy Avenue 9 (former People's Bank) in 2012, before renovation
This is what it was like
The historic facade of 9 Andrássy Avenue after the renovation completed in 2024
This is how it turned out

I help in three areas: planning, technical inspection, and historic preservation.

Planning
Design of detached houses and apartment buildings from concept development to official administration, facade renovation and color schemes for historic and locally protected buildings.
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Technical inspection
Construction and heritage conservation technical inspection duties for the construction and renovation of residential and public buildings, as well as expert pre-purchase property inspections.
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Historic preservation
Historical research on listed and locally protected properties, value inventories, management plans, heritage impact assessments, and the determination of original colors.
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This is how we progress together from the survey to the technical handover

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Consultation
We will discuss your vision, and I will assess the site and the condition of the building.

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Research and design
Archival and on-site research, followed by the preparation of design and color sketches, with consultation.

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Enable
I will assemble the documentation and handle the official procedures.

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Technical inspection
During construction, I will check the quality of the work all the way until the technical handover.

Frequently asked questions

When must a technical inspector be involved in construction?
For listed historic buildings, as well as permit-required investments implemented from public funds, the appointment of a technical inspector is mandated by law. For all other construction and renovation projects, I also recommend it, because an independent professional on the client's side monitors the quality of construction and the fulfillment of the contract.

The assignment is most useful if it takes place even before selecting the contractor: this way I can help both in comparing the offers and in the content of the contract, not just in checking work already started.
The official certificate is a verification by the building authority regarding specific characteristics of an existing building or part of a building – for example, whether its intended use complies with the contents of the application.

I undertake the full management of the procedure: I assess the property, compile the necessary documentation, submit the application, and carry out the administration with the authority.
The documentation value inventory is a professional assessment of the heritage values of a listed or locally protected building: archival and on-site research, surveying, photographic documentation, followed by a detailed description of individual architectural, structural, and artistic values.

This provides the reliable basis for further planning, determining the scope of the renovation, and official consultations: the inventory reveals what must be preserved at all costs and where there is room for maneuver.
Yes, a professional inspection can also be requested before buying a property. In such cases, I assess the technical condition of the building during an on-site visit, examining visible defects, their probable causes, and the renovation tasks that can be expected.

The same investigation is also useful before renovation: the preliminary professional opinion reveals which works are worth starting with and what needs to be paid attention to in the case of a listed building.
We begin with a face-to-face or phone consultation, during which we discuss your vision, the characteristics of the lot or building, and the regulatory requirements. This is followed by an on-site visit.

I will submit a proposal for the task assembled in this way, and following the agreement, the concept design will be prepared. Upon its approval, the permit or construction documentation will follow, and finally, the official administrative procedures.

I design single-family homes in collaboration with my husband, who is an architectural engineer, and I also contribute to projects involving protected buildings in my capacity as a historic preservation engineer.

Do you have any further questions?

Please feel free to call or email me, and we can discuss how I can help you with your building.