Kolozsvár okleveles építésze
The Certified Architect of Kolozsvár

Summary/Abstract: Architect Lajos Pákei (1853-1921) was an expert at documenting the architectural heritage of Kolozsvár, and his legacy consisting of plans and documents is kept in archives and collections in Kolozsvár and Budapest. This article highlights three diplomas from this rich heritage to recall certain episodes from the career of the architect. Pákei studied engineering, architecture and arts in Budapest, Munich, and Vienna between 1872 and 1880. Since he did not have any Hungarian “document” of his studies, he had to meet the expectations which have changed meanwhile. Seven years after the completion of his studies, as a practicing architect, honorary chief engineer of Kolozsvár, and institution manager, he passed the required examinations and obtained the architect diploma of the Royal Joseph University of Budapest. He recounted these events in his biography without any annoyance.

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