Ugron Castle

Larix Studio

Completed Projects – Culture. Heritage

Romania

Company Name

Larix Studio

COMPANY COUNTRY:

Romania

ARCHITECTURAL CREDITS

Project Team

Authors | LARIX STUDIO / PORTA GHEORGHENSIS | Köllő Miklós, Györfy László-Miklós, Molnár Zsolt, Siklódi Róbert, Colaborators | LARIX STUDIO | Madaras Péter, Kelemen Szabolcs, Huszár Csilla, Zsigmond Katalin, Móga Róbert Specialisations| STABECH STRUCTURE SRL | Gurzó András, Gurzó Levente, Kercsó Zoltán, E-GEP SOLUTIONS SRL, MEPLAN STUDIO SRL

CLIENT OR OWNER NAME:

MATERRUM S.R.L.

Project Name:

Ugron Castle

Project Country:

Romania

Project City:

Cristuru Secuiesc

Project Category:

Culture. Heritage

Project Area:

2904 sqm

Completion Date:

2024-08-08

Project overview

The restoration of the half-ruined Ugron Castle demonstrates that even a severely deteriorated monument can be authentically preserved through extensive research and careful conservation. Original architectural fragments, historic carpentry, the Baroque parquet floor and chapel brick paving were restored wherever possible. Contemporary interventions were discreetly integrated to accommodate new functions, while the surrounding English park and Renaissance garden complete the revitalization of th

Project history

The restoration of Ugron Castle began with the ambition to rescue a monument that had stood abandoned and heavily looted since 1990. Initially, the extent of deterioration raised the question of whether restoration was still possible. Extensive archival research, archaeological excavations and building investigations revealed an exceptional amount of surviving historic fabric, allowing the project to focus on authentic restoration rather than reconstruction. The client supported a research-driven approach that balanced heritage conservation with contemporary use, transforming the estate into a venue for accommodation, cultural events and tourism. Beyond the castle itself, the project includes the rehabilitation of the historic English park and the recreation of the Renaissance garden. Today, the former ruin has become a landmark and one of the region’s most significant cultural and tourist destinations.