The Art and Architecture of Victor Bohm (1900–1981)

The art and architecture of modernist architect architectural theorist Victor Bohm (Bőhm Viktor, Böhm Viktor) are rare examples modernism. At the same time, they were unusual for a provincial city—Miskolc (Hungary)—far from hub Budapest. worked in Miskolc during 1930s, created numerous extraordinary buildings shaped skyline this industrial town. He emigrated to United States 1939. language his Hungarian designs followed trends, tendency less evident American projects. His received awards, he has become known as designer medical commercial buildings. was pioneer study relationship between psychology sought understand how an design affects people architect’s identity is manifested their works. None Bohm’s protected; most demolished. present attempts preserve modernist, legacy.