Dürer Park Office Buildings

Location

Budapest, District XIV

Total net floor area

72.725 m²

Certification

LEED

Category

Office buildings

The Dürer Park project was completed after more than seven years of preparation and construction in one of the busiest locations in Budapest, near the City Park, on the site of a former education institution for girls and political college complex. The investment involved the complete transformation of the 3.7-hectare site, including the reconstruction of the convent building, which is a listed monument, and the construction of new, modern office and residential buildings.

The general contractor for the project was Market Építő Zrt., while the design and development were carried out by its subsidiaries: the design, based on the concepts of the internationally renowned Lissoni Casal Ribeiro office, was the work of Lean Tech Mérnökiroda Kft., while the development was managed by Property Market Kft. During the investment, particular emphasis was placed on high technical quality, complex general planning and project management, which ensured that deadlines and cost limits were strictly adhered to.

The office buildings were constructed using the latest technologies. Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, smart building automation and systems that fully comply with safety and fire protection regulations guarantee state-of-the-art operation. Special attention was paid to sustainability and environmental integration, which is reflected not only in the design of the buildings but also in the renewed urban green spaces.

The building has a 300-seat, divisible conference room, a representative foyer, and an outdoor drop-off zone with a car park and underground garage. To meet specific needs into account, a staff crèche and play area have also been created, which is a rarity in a traditional office environment.

The original convent chapel has been restored after several renovations and now serves as a multifunctional event space with a restaurant below, highlighting the high-quality raw brick vaults. The outdoor spaces have undergone a significant renovation: the existing valuable vegetation has been preserved, and new green areas, walkways and street furniture have been created. Parking needs are served by a large-capacity underground car park and 250 bicycle storage spaces.

The office buildings of Dürer Park provide an outstanding working environment in one of the most modern business centres in Budapest. Sustainability, energy efficiency and flexible office solutions played a key role in the development, resulting in the buildings receiving LEED certification, thus meeting the highest business expectations.

The modern office spaces with large glass surfaces, excellent natural lighting and ergonomic design ensure an efficient and inspiring working environment. The buildings also feature green roofs and electric car chargers. From a sustainability perspective, they operate with a heat pump cooling and heating system and rainwater harvesting, harmoniously combining modern business needs with environmentally conscious solutions.

Architectural and construction highlights

The historic brick façade and the contemporary glass and steel office building create a striking contrast between the buildings, adding unique value to the cityscape.

The central space in the atrium, bathed in natural light, increases employee comfort with its interior green islands and relaxation areas.

The brick vault of the convent chapel has been preserved using special restoration techniques, and still exudes an imposing, authentic atmosphere.

One of the biggest technical challenges of the project was to preserve the historic building while incorporating modern technologies in such a way that the building complex provides a unified visual and functional experience.

The heat pump system of the buildings is not only energy efficient, but also significantly reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

The integration of bicycle storage facilities and electric car chargers is a forward-looking solution to support sustainable urban mobility.