Somló is an ancient volcanic hill, a so-called 'butte'. Although it is the smallest among the historical wine regions of Hungary, viticulture was already present on the hill well before Roman times. Somló has always played a kind of center-role in the region with its iconic 14th century hilltop castle, a late symbol of this unique landscape. Winemaking is stil the main activity, but only at the foot of the hill.
Somló itself is in a neglected condition, "nothing happens" there, a few tourists who visit remain only a short time. There is no water intake, no resting areas, no comfort elements. The proposed solution inhabits the hill with several minor interventions based on natural and existing elements to maintain the special microclimate.
The meadow was a place of viticulture, later animals were kept here, now its an empty waste. But it is big enough to keep eighty sheeps. Eighty sacks symbolize eighty sheeps.
The proposed structure's purpose is to bring back animal husbandry in a self-supporting way. The shepherd's house is placed in a zone of the hill where no buildings have survived. It emphasizes temporaryness in its use of materials, structure and construction technology. It can be built relatively easily and quickly. Its most important element is the lightweight tent roof, which primary function is -in addition to covering- to collect rainwater on its large surface.
The ruin of the castle is now little known, being in a completely neglected state, though the original outline of the castle is still recognizable. This state and isolation is conserved by nature protection rules and the complete lack of any infrastructure, too. Because of the harsh weather conditions it is very difficult to maintain any structure. Only a temporary building can be used here, made of materials that are easy to demolish and reuse when no longer needed.
These conditions explain the absurd situation of the terrace structure, as it is outside the ruined walls. This subordinate relationship does not spoil the atmosphere of the castle, rather gives a new point of view by expanding its daytime use. The structure is an improved, stripped-down version of the tent placed in the meadow. By drawing a straight line into the blurred silhouette of the ruinous castle and the terrain's fluctuations it creates a momentary and fragile order.
Somló itself is in a neglected condition, "nothing happens" there, a few tourists who visit remain only a short time. There is no water intake, no resting areas, no comfort elements. The proposed solution inhabits the hill with several minor interventions based on natural and existing elements to maintain the special microclimate.
The meadow was a place of viticulture, later animals were kept here, now its an empty waste. But it is big enough to keep eighty sheeps. Eighty sacks symbolize eighty sheeps.
The proposed structure's purpose is to bring back animal husbandry in a self-supporting way. The shepherd's house is placed in a zone of the hill where no buildings have survived. It emphasizes temporaryness in its use of materials, structure and construction technology. It can be built relatively easily and quickly. Its most important element is the lightweight tent roof, which primary function is -in addition to covering- to collect rainwater on its large surface.
The ruin of the castle is now little known, being in a completely neglected state, though the original outline of the castle is still recognizable. This state and isolation is conserved by nature protection rules and the complete lack of any infrastructure, too. Because of the harsh weather conditions it is very difficult to maintain any structure. Only a temporary building can be used here, made of materials that are easy to demolish and reuse when no longer needed.
These conditions explain the absurd situation of the terrace structure, as it is outside the ruined walls. This subordinate relationship does not spoil the atmosphere of the castle, rather gives a new point of view by expanding its daytime use. The structure is an improved, stripped-down version of the tent placed in the meadow. By drawing a straight line into the blurred silhouette of the ruinous castle and the terrain's fluctuations it creates a momentary and fragile order.