We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Tamás Smidt, an architect from Svodín and founder of Atelier Smidt. The Town of Želiezovce has lost a respected professional and close collaborator on the restoration of the Esterházy Manor House.
Tamás Smidt prepared the plans for the second phase of the restoration and participated in consultations with the town and the Hungarian National Museum. The planned south-west wing will house the Esterházy History and Visitor Experience Centre, a tourist information centre, and a café. The restoration is part of #CoMEin2, an Interreg VI-A Hungary–Slovakia project linking the manor house in Želiezovce with Esztergom Castle. Tamás Smidt also began his professional career in Esztergom.
Tamás Smidt’s work can be seen across the region, including the restored churches in Mužla and Kravany nad Dunajom and the Lourdes Chapel in Kravany nad Dunajom. Tamás Smidt also contributed to the restoration of the Andrássy Manor House in Gombasek, winner of the public vote in the Fénix Cultural Monument of the Year competition. His designs drew on each place’s history and the daily lives of its residents, bringing the same respect to the restoration of the manor house in Želiezovce.
When the restored rooms of the south-west wing open to the public, they will also serve as a reminder of Tamás Smidt’s work.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones.
We will cherish Tamás Smidt’s memory.
Town of Želiezovce and the manor house restoration project team
