It is already part of the everyday language to call Zone Zero

that space (physical or not) that has been the subject of an event
of such magnitude that, automatically, puts the counter to zero
in the particular history of that site (physical or not): first so
that it is not forgotten and, second, so that everything can be
reformulated from that new point of departure. The current
moment of generalized crisis can become (if it has not already
been) at Ground Zero for architecture in our country: a space of
time, concrete, from which we will be forced to look for new
ways. /Forms part of the everyday language to call Zero Zone to
that space (physical or not) that has undergone an event of such
magnitude that automatically sets the counter to zero in the
particular history of that site (physical or not): first so that is
not forgotten and, second, so that everything can be reformed
from this new starting point. The present time of general crisis
can become (if it has not yet been) at Zero Zone for Architecture
in our country: a space of time, concrete, from which we will be
forced to seek new ways.

12/11/14

CENTENARY
STRAITS / CABINS
AND SPA IN A
VINEYARD IN EGER
(HUNGARY) OF
GEREBEN MARIN
ARCHITECTS

Gereben Marin Architects

Pter Gereben and Balzs Marin , architects
/ architects
Accommodation and Spa in a vineyard
in Almagyar, Eger (Hungary), 2012-14 / Wine
Terrace and Spa in Almagyar, Eger (Hungary) ,
2012-14

Photographers / Photographs:
Zsolt Frikker , Dvid Lukcs , Balzs
Marin

(From the authors / From the authors)

The vineyard
 In the
incomparable wine region of Eger (in the center
of Hungary) there are some vineyards that have
been forgotten for a long time, where an
exceptional grape variety grows: the
archiepiscopal , a wine grape. The fruit of
centuries of cultivation of this variety, has
served as inspiration for a local wine
manufacturer, and its partners, for its
preservation and presentation to the public. The
replanted vines produce an incomparable wine,
and the vineyard welcomes visitors who yearn
to find exceptional scenery, ancient grapes and
relaxation.
The Vineyard
Deep in the majestic Eger wine region a long
neglected vineyard, which is home to an
exceptional grape variety, the "archiepiscopal"
wine grape. The fruit of centuries of cultivation
has inspired the local wine maker and his
partners to preserve and present it to the
public. The replanted grapes produces an
unrivaled wine and the vineyard welcomes
visitors who long for exceptional scenery,
ancient grapes and relaxation.
The accommodations
Small buildings are distributed between the
lines of the vineyards: the terrace area -a
covered and open space- is complemented by
cabins for the night, a gazebo to contemplate
and a pool to cool off. The scale and materiality
is based on the local traditions of the medieval
hut: a small building with a sheet roof with two
gables with thick, monolithic, earthen
walls. Hidden among the rows of the vineyard,
only its roof protrudes, providing protection and
a place to rest. Evoking the image of a row of
traditional huts, the central covered area, is
presented as a large open space, turned
towards the vineyard, which offers shelter from
the sun in summer.
Bungalows

Small buildings are nestled in between the rows

of the vineyard: the wine terrace is a covered
and open space, complemented by basic
bungalows for sleeping, a lookout for gazing
and a pool for cooling off. Scale and material
draw on the local traditions of the medieval hut:
a small building with a pitched tin roof and thick,
monolithic earth walls. Concealed by the rows
of the vineyard, with only its roof peeking out, it
provides protection and a place to rest. Evoking
the image of a row of traditional huts, the
covered, yet open and airy space of the wine
terrace offers shelter from the summer sun.
Stony concrete
The volcanic tuff is a characteristic material of
the area, which is also found in the form of
gravel as a by-product in the construction of the
cellars excavated in the rock. The thick walls of
the buildings were made using these stone
remains. By means of layers, and in a manual
way, the walls of tuff concrete were erected,
reminiscent of the climatic characteristics, the
tectonics and the material qualities of the
cellars excavated in the stone.

Earth Concrete
Tuff stone is a characteristic material of the
area, also found in the form of gravel, the
byproduct of carving wine cellars out of the
stone. The thick walls of the buildings were
created using this stone debris. The layered
and manually mixed, rammed earth concrete
walls cite the climatic characteristics, wall
structure and material qualities of the excavated
cellars.
Recycling
 In addition to the tufa stone, other elements
such as solid doors, the centuries-old brick and
cement tiles, as well as the finish of the exterior
flooring and other equipment, have all been
made from recycled materials that have made
the work possible. with a minimum budget. The
pool "in trough" installed on the terrace, copper
taps, lamps and information systems, are non-
standard elements, and are not commercially
available, but have been designed specifically
for this project and made by artisans and local
industrial

Recycling
In addition to the discarded tuff stone, other
structures such as door slabs, century old brick
and cement tiles, external floor surfaces and
other equipment are all recycled materials that
fit into the minimal budget. The hand washing
"trough" belonging to the wine terrace, the
copper faucets, lamps and information system
are all non-standard elements: they are not
commercially available products, but local and
unique solutions stemming from the design and
construction process.

In this way, the vineyard still belongs to nature:

human beings are simple guests.
Thus the vineyard still belongs to Nature: we
humans are mere guests.
Wine Terrace and Spa Almagyar Archiepiscopal Wine Estate
The Vineyard
Deep in the majestic Eger wine region lies a long neglected vineyard, which is home to an
exceptional grape variety, the archiepiscopal wine grape. The fruit of centuries of cultivation
has inspired the local wine maker and his partners to preserve and present it to the public. The
replanted grapes produce an unrivalled wine and the vineyard welcomes visitors who long for
exceptional scenery, ancient grapes and relaxation.
Bungalows
Small buildings are nestled in between the rows of the vineyard: the wine terrace is a covered
and open space, complemented by basic bungalows for sleeping, a lookout for gazing and a
pool for cooling off. Scale and material draw on the local traditions of the medieval hut: a small
building with a pitched tin roof and thick, monolithic earth walls. Concealed by the rows of the
vineyard, with only its roof peeking out, it provides protection and a place to rest. Evoking the
image of a row of traditional huts, the covered, yet open and airy space of the wine terrace
offers shelter from the summer sun.
Earth Concrete
Tuff stone is a material characteristic of the area, also found in the form of gravel, the byproduct
of carving wine cellars out of the stone. The thick walls of the buildings were created using this
stone debris. The layered and manually mixed, rammed earth concrete walls cite the climatic
characteristics, wall structure and material qualities of the excavated cellars.
Recycling
In addition to the discarded tuff stone, other structures such as door slabs, century old brick and
cement tiles, external floor surfaces and other equipment are all recycled materials that fit into
the minimal budget. The hand washing trough belonging to the wine terrace, the copper
faucets, lamps and information system are all non-standard elements: they are not commercially
available products, but local and unique solutions stemming from the design and construction
process.
Thus the vineyard still belongs to Nature: we humans are mere guests.
Vineyard: 35.000 m
Built-in area: 230 m