Project Name

Cella Septichora Visitor's Centre

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Year of Completion

2015

Building Type

Institutional

Building Massing

Low Rise

Project Architect

Bachmann & Bachmann Architects

Owner

Pécs/Sopianae Orokség Kozhasznú Társaság, Pécs, Hungary

Student Author

Larissa Sattler

Archived Year

12-19-2018

Climate

Cfb

Application

Exterior

Material and its Properties

The light transmitting concrete made by Litracon is composed of optical fibre (glass) and concrete, which is then either given a polished of brushed finish as prefabricated building blocks. This allows light to transmit through the material creating an interesting play with shadows and levels of opacity throughout the building.

Manufacturer

Hungarian architect Aron Losonczi (inventor)

Material Brand

Litracon

Location of Manufacturer

Csongrád, Hungary

Manufacturer Website

http://www.litracon.hu/en

Other Sources

https://www.dezeen.com/2008/01/20/litracon-light-transmitting-concrete/

Environmental Response

This material could be used to filter natural light into the building while maintaining privacy.

Recommended Citation

Bachmann & Bachmann Architects, "Cella Septichora Visitor's Centre" (2015). Building Case Studies. 480.
https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/bcs/480