
Stone: Origins and Future in Architecture
On June 12 and 13, 2025, IUAV University of Venice will host "Stone is…," an international forum entirely dedicated to natural stone. Organized by PNA, this event aims to thoroughly explore the material's enduring value and sustainability, featuring insights from internationally renowned speakers.
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Though Hungary, located in Central Eastern Europe, is not rich in active volcanos, a large expanse of the country used to be volcanic some 5 million years ago. However, this does help ensure good quality soil for high level wine production, one of Hungary’s largest export products.



Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center
Location: Celldomolk, Vas County, Hungary
Architect: Foldes architects
Principal Designer: Laszlo Foldes
Design Team: Laszlo Foldes, Csaba Balogh, Orsolya Tatar-Gonczi
Collaborating architects: Agnes Deigner, Levente Sirokai, Peter Sonicz
Structural engineering: Zoltan V. Nagy
Mechanical engineering: Gyorgy Lederer
Electrical engineering: Judit Balazs
Installation design: Zsolt Vasaros
Contributing volcanologist: David Karatson
Exhibition concept: Gabor Sz. Szilagyi
Client: Celldomolk City Council (Celldömölk Város Önkormányzata)
Area: 965 sqm
Design phase: 2011
Completion: April 2013
Cost: € 1.238.000


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Vulkán Helyszínrajz - Site plan
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Site plan

Vulkán Alaprajz Fszt - Ground f
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Ground floor plan

Vulkán Alaprajz - Floor plan 1
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. First floor plan

Vulkán Alaprajz - Floor plan 2
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Second floor plan

Vulkán Alaprajz - Floor plan 3
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Third floor plan

Vulkán Alaprajz - Floor plan 4
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Fourth floor plan

Vulkán Metszet A-A - Section AA
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Section A-A

Vulkán Metszet B-B - Section BB
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Section B-B

Vulkán Metszet C-C Homlokzat É
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Section C-C

Vulkán Metszet D-D Homlokzat É
Foldes Architects, Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center, 2013. Section D-D

The future of cooking, according to SMEG
Redefining the home cooking experience is still possible—and the proof lies in SMEG’s oven, which combines multiple functions and reduces cooking times by up to 40%.
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