The residential house formerly referred to as Szvetics House and later as Sigray House dates back to mediaeval times but later it was redecorated in Renaissance, then in Baroque style in the 17th century. During the subsequent centuries, it was remodelled several times. In 1964, it received a new façade, and the latest reconstruction was carried out in 1987. The building has been home to the Europe House Association since 1995: the centre functions as a venue for educational activities, scientific and cultural programmes, it stages summer universities, and it also works towards enhancing EU integration processes. The building has served as the seat for the Institute of Advanced Studies (iASK) since 2014 where various courses are run in English and a broad range of scientific activities are carried out.