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3.2. SZENTKÚT PILGRIM CENTER
Location: Hungary
Architect: Tamas Nagy
Type: Pilgrim centre
Project year: 2015
Thesis Report V-SPARC VIT
Site Area: 40000 sq.m
Built-up: 15000 sq.m
3.2.1. About the site
Szentkút Pilgrim Center is situated in the North-East region of Hungary, in the
Matra-mountains, near Mátraverebély village. The place has been a pilgrimage site
for about 900 years because of the holy water of the nearby springs. Seven years ago,
the Franciscan Order, who operates the site, decided to reconstruct the entire area,
including renovating historical landmark buildings and creating new ones for
visitors. Generally, 200,000 people visit each year.
3.2.2. Construction details
• The whole structure is created in concrete and wood.
• Imitation of façade by sliding shading system.
• All the buildings are fastening by open-covered corridor, which are wrapped by
long shading wooden structure.
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