ARCHITECTURAL FOCUS
The Sauska Tokaj winery is more than just a place for winemaking— it is an architectural landmark that celebrates the region’ s rich heritage. while embracing modernity. By fusing cutting-edge design with tradition, it stands as a testament to the evolving spirit of Tokaj and its world-renowned wines.
Arrival experience The entrance is discreetly integrated into the sloping terrain, allowing the sculptural architecture to make an unbroken impact. A wide pathway leads from the parking area, offering breathtaking views of the region’ s prized vineyards. Arriving guests step into an intimate transition space that extends into the lobby. From here, a skylit corridor leads to the main visitor areas and the panoramic terrace. Inside, the high, curved ceilings of the restaurant and bar narrow in the direction of the view, drawing the eye outward. As visitors step onto the terrace, the vastness of the landscape unfolds before them, creating a powerful sensory experience.
The interiors of the visitor areas, designed by Tihany Design, draw inspiration from the region’ s winemaking traditions. Natural wood surfaces, local limestone cladding, and steel accents create a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. The material palette reflects the essence of the vineyard— timeless, natural, and elegant.
Technical sheet Project Name: Sauska Tokaj Location: 3908, Rátka, Padi-hegy Gross Floor Area: 5,830m2 Years of Design: 2014-2022 Year of Completion: 2024 Client: Sauska and Partner General Design: BORD Architectural Studio Head Architect: Péter Bordás Coordinating Architect: Csilla Kracker Architect Team: Robert György Benke, Fruzsina Damásdi, Róbert Gulyás, Ágota Melinda Keresztesi- Angi, András Kéki, Balázs Móser, Györgyi Püspöki, Tamás Tolvaj, Kata Zih Interior Design: Tihany Design, Alessia Genova, Principal and Adam D. Tihany, Founder Mechanical Engineering: BORD HVAC Engineering, Zoltán Hollókövi Structural Design: Hydrastat Engineering, Zsigmond Dezső Landscape design: Gardenworks, András Kuhn Expert, contractor: Barry B. Britton Photo: Hufton + Crow Video: SoulCase Studio
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Technological background The winery’ s operational areas— pressing, bottling, and labeling— are arranged in a rectangular layout and connected to the fermentation spaces. Grapes arrive, and finished wines are shipped via a tunnel running along the longitudinal axis of the building. This tunnel also houses essential mechanical equipment. The cold, metallic aesthetic of the cellar contrasts strikingly with the vibrant, warm-toned visitor spaces floating above.
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