Hungary’s Szathmáry Palace Ruins Renovated With L-Shaped Corten Steel Lookout

We are huge fans of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/corten-steel/">Corten steel</a> here at Inhabitat, but we were particularly impressed by the way <a href="http://www.marp.hu">Hungarian design firm MARP</a> used this durable material to renovate a historical ruin. Careful to distinguish their addition from the existing Szathmáry Palace in Pécs overlooking the Tettye Valle, the firm crafted a perforated, double story L-shaped structure from weathered steel that fills in a now long-gone section of the palace.

Szathmary Palace overlooks the Tettye Valley in Pecs, Hungary

A renaissance building, the ruins of the palace are treasured among Hungarians

To give the site new importance, MARP added in a corner with Corten steel

The new weathering steel overlook has the same view as the palace would have

It is perforated to allow natural light to enter

MARP used the steel to create a very clear distinction between the addition and the ruins

The project is part of an initiative to rejuvenated Hungary's cultural relics

A theater, stage and seating are also a part of the energized attraction

We think that the Corten is a wonderful complement to this historical site