Tardos red limestone is one of the finest materials in Hungarian art history and architecture; due to its polishability and color, it was considered equivalent to genuine marble in the Middle Ages. This material, a favorite of King Matthias’s Renaissance court, can also be found in the Károlyi Palace in the Palace District, built at the Turn of the Century, where the restoration work was carried out by Vivien, a colleague skilled in both architectural sculpture and stone restoration.

Cement tiles and terrazzo flooring have been part of Iamart’s product range since the very beginning. While cement tiles were once clearly at the top of the popularity list in Hungary, our terrazzo flooring, which caters to both traditional and contemporary interior design needs, the various types of terrazzo flooring is now the undisputed focus of attention.  

We are always delighted when a historic building is rescued from a dilapidated and seemingly hopeless state and is given the opportunity to be reborn and once again become part of the cycle of our present and future lives. It is especially gratifying for us when Iamart can contribute to the preservation of this heritage through our work. During the renovation of the Medetz House, we responded to contemporary architectural demands. 

In ancient times, the coats of arms of cities, noble families, and guilds were created by skilled metalworkers. These artistic handicrafts were typically made of bronze, tin, or copper. Coats of arms were often cast as seals used to authenticate letters and official documents. The coat of arms of Esztergom was also developed from the city's historical seals. The coat of arms created by Iamart for the town hall garden is the result of a challenging and unique piece of craftsmanship.

The architectural landscape of Budapest's inner districts is defined by historic buildings that make use of Italian Renaissance forms, which were constructed as a result of the city's rapidly growing development in the two decades following the Compromise. The Károlyi Palace in Józsefváros was built in 1869 in the Neo-Renaissance style based on the plans of the Szkalnitzky and Koch architectural firm, where Iamart produced monolithic terrazzo coverings similar to the original and carried out the sandstone staircase restorations. 

Stairs are one of the oldest and most essential elements in architectural history, and they've always played a central and often symbolic role throughout the ages. The design of stairs always follow the changes in architectural eras, reflecting the technology and raw materials of the given age and, the expertise of the stair builders.

Monolit Terrazzo Plus is an innovative reinterpretation of the flooring known as "Venetian terrazzo," which is once again enjoying great popularity in contemporary architecture. Classic elegance and solidity characterize this decorative surface, which is poured on site. Its versatility makes it an ideal covering for any residential or historic setting. 

The most exciting period in the modern development of Budapest, which had become the capital city, was the turn of the century, a time full of initiative and experimentation, which was a significant turning point in terms of architectural history and the history of cold coverings. Terrazzo flooring appeared in Hungary, and nothing illustrates its magnificence better than the historic flooring of the Hungarian National Bank. 

There's an idyllic, little street in Budapest with a name that almost everyone knows and where, thanks to the city walks, you can take a peek inside the iconic villa buildings. Napraforgó Street is a unique, experimental masterpiece of Hungarian Bauhaus architecture that is still a viable and desired place to live.

Eight in the morning, heat, traffic jams. The guys are making their umpteenth round in the truck, parking is hopeless in the neighbourhood of the Synagogue on Dohány Street. Finally, we manage to stop and seven of our cheerful men jump into the truck. The concrete counter of Mattarello Budapest has arrived.

The turbulent history and architectural metamorphoses of the Bánffy Palace are not uncommon phenomena in Hungarian architectural culture. The terrazzo tile cladding, remanufactured by Iamart is supposed to preserve the original values of the villa built at the turn of the century.  

The alternating rhythm of red and black marble fragments completes the bespoke floor and staircase terrazzo cladding in the customised, lakeside property complex.

The wall surface of the Buda Castle's lift pavilion, both striking and natural in appearance and coloured with mineral pigments, is the result of an innovative experiment and a creative concept inspired by historical and artistic influences.

Titus Mačković architect, chief architect of the city of Subotica, brick manufacturer and publisher, returned to his hometown after studying in Buda, Zurich, Aachen and Vienna, where he opened his engineering office in 1874. One of the private urban villas he designed is a historic building known as the Basch House, named after the last family to own it.

Palic, in the northern part of Vojvodina, owes its peaceful, monarchy-era atmosphere to its architectural heritage, undoubtedly bearing the characteristics of Hungarian Art Nouveau. The town's reopened railway station was built in 1887, providing all the necessary conditions for the spa town's prosperity.

A defining element of the contemporary Turkish Garden in the Csikós Courtyard, harmonizing with the historical surroundings, is the finely crafted patterned terrazzo flooring of the fountain.

During the renovation of the Sopron Museum, the designers and Iamart selected the flooring material based on the Roman-era terrazzo discovered on-site. The layout's dual colour scheme evokes the outlines of the unearthed Roman fortifications.

The use of cement-based flooring became widespread across Europe at the same time. Individually hand-made terrazzo tiles were the commonly used covering for historic heritage buildings constructed around the turn of the century in Hungary.

The southern connecting wing of the Buda Castle links the old Baroque palace from the era of Maria Theresa with the modern extension designed by Ybl and Hauszmann. As a result of the reconstruction carried out under the National Hauszmann Program, the southern connecting wing once again shines in its original, turn-of-the-century splendour.

Learning the history of Graefl Major in Kétútköz, it is hard to imagine that the familys and estates tumultuous past could be followed by an even more exciting present. The building, which was ravaged by war and nationalized by the socialist regime, was rebuilt from its shattered fate by a couple who know how to dream and how to make those dreams come true.