A blurred vision of the future - Revitalization of the old glass factory in Parádsasvár

My diploma project is an architectural reimagining of the former glass factory complex in Parádsasvár, drawing on the area’s local resources. The design approach is informed by the translucent yet hazy qualities of glass and the steam created by the area’s thermal waters. Surrounded by hiking trails, springs, caves, and rocky ridges, the site lies within a rich natural landscape. According to the design, the former warehouse and office building is turned into a hikers’ lodge, while a thermal bath sits beneath the structure of the old glassworks. The aim is to allow this abandoned site – now almost a scar on the landscape – to come back to life and be integrated into the surrounding natural environment.