1. SUMMARY IN ENGLISH

The existing plot of land is clearly divided into two parts, with a water body in between, crossed by a bridge. Although this area does not belong to the plot under consideration, it should be taken into account when creating the overall concept for the territory.

One part of the plot contains the European Geographical Center marker, a square, and an amphitheater space. This area also houses several wooden buildings, which currently serve as a visitor center and museum. However, all the buildings do not meet the needs of visitors and employees. The architectural value of the buildings is minimal, as they were temporary structures brought to the territory from a construction exhibition.

The other part of the plot is the territory of the Bernotai Cemetery. Currently, the area is an untouched meadow with minimal human interventions, including a road that is now used to access the European Geographical Center. In the northern part of the plot, next to the parking lot, a gravel mound was created and the relief of the cemetery was damaged during the Soviet era. It would be appropriate to restore this damage if any work is carried out in the territory. Essentially, any major construction within the Bernotai Cemetery territory would be morally and legally unjust. Therefore, this area should be adapted to the public with minimal interventions in the relief. After examining the entire territory, taking into account both geographical and regulatory conditions, the plot is clearly divided into two parts:

• The northern part of the plot is the Bernotai Cemetery.

• The southern part of the plot is the European Geographical Center.

Since no construction is possible in the northern part of the plot, this territory is dedicated to an interactive geodesic knowledge park. From the highest point of the hill, which is the central point of the park, there is a direct line to the Meškonys point of the Struve Geodetic Arc, located several kilometers away. Over time, the location of this park and the Struve point would merge into a single educational excursion trail.

The concept of the geodesic park is based on the principle of the Struve Arc, where known points, the distance between them, and the angles of inclination towards the further point allow the calculation of a distant point. Along the main path in the park, on both sides, there are points of knowledge squares where various interactive exhibitions and outdoor lessons will take place. These points, like the Struve Geodetic Arc, are arranged in such a way that from one point, visitors can see the others and thus travel through the entire exhibition. In this way, park visitors can experience the measurement principles of the Struve Geodetic Arc firsthand. This triangulation arc culminates in the main point, the visitor center.

The visitor center connects the two parts of the plot and represents different themes of knowledge. At this point, the triangulation arc ends, and on the other side, a building is constructed on the axis of the European Geographical Center and the amphitheater. The overall axial composition represents a unified symbol of Europe. The building is harmoniously incorporated into the slope of the terrain using a nuanced approach. The ground floor features a wooden terrace covered by a glass enclosure, ensuring an uninterrupted connection between nature and humans. Thanks to the relief, the roof is easily accessible and also serves as an observation deck.

Inside the visitor center, a foyer is designed, which includes a café and provides access to a conference hall. The conference hall can be separated and transformed as needed, allowing the space to be combined for events. In the basement area of the building, which lacks natural lighting, an exhibition hall for the museum is designed. There are also two work zones in the building, one for the building and park administration, and another for geodezical startups.