[1] One of the major exponents of neoclassical architecture of the time, he played an important part in the remodelling of Pest during the so-called reform era (early 19th century).

József attended the Piarists’ grammar school, and then studied at the Academy of Fine Arts Vienna while working as court architect for the Esterhazy family.

[1] Following his father's death in 1811, he interrupted his studies but applied to become a master builder which was granted pending he gain further experience.

In 1839 he was placed in charge of the construction of the Primatial Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and St Adalbert in Esztergom.

After his wife's death, he lived alone and died almost forgotten[6] Hild's classicist style contributed greatly to the transformation of Pest in the early 19th century.