New, Exlcusive Clothes for Old Office Buildings in Budapest

The rise of office market can be realized not only in its growing new developments but old offices have also been renovated and redeveloped  focusing on the aesthetics, architecture to meet the potential, 21st century tenants’ needs. The occupancy rate of the restored modern serviced offices keeps increasing. Let’s have a look at some recent projects.

Pódium Office Building 

The property was built in 1993, which means that it was high time for renovation. The 5700 sq m office space for rent was given a new identity through a complex restoration in 2014 resulted in a sustainable working place achieved by modern technical developments. The facade has been renovated, the reception area has been redesigned and the public spaces have also been renewed in accordance with modern standards. The terraces have been enlarged, the equipment has been modernised and a 4 pipe fan coil system has been installed. The location is unbeatable: the renewed office can be found in the downtown of Budapest.

Balance Building  

The 8,700 sq m net office space of the office building complex is surrounded by a 3,000 sq m park in the light of the  so called ”Living garden” concept, where out-door working spaces, meeting rooms and recreational  and sport facilities can be found. Farmers’ markets are also organized there on a monthly basis. Café Balance restaurant located in the office park offers healthy food and beverages prepared from high quality ingredients. The  BREEAM very good rating by the system assessing the energy efficiency and environmentally conscious operation of the property is in under procedure. The building is located in one of Budapest's most popular office market locations, the Váci Road office corridor and close to Duna Plaza shopping center, which can be further advantages to consider for prospective tenants looking for central, green offices.

River Estate Business Center 

The 21,000 sq m complex is located in a busy and easily accessible, near the junction of Dózsa György Road and the popular Váci Road. The technical and visual renovation of River Estates office building was completed by the end of 2015. In terms of sustainability, the installation of the new HVAC system (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) is the most important part of the project, significantly improving the building’s energy features. By the end of 2015 the building had an occupancy rate of over 96% with new lease agreements for approximately 4,500 sq m of office space.

WestEnd City Center Offices

The  WestEnd City Center Offices inside a huge commercial center comprise three towers totalling 17,000 m2 of Class ‘A’ office space. To meet all needs there have been renovation projects in two of its towers. They are uniquely designed with high-quality materials, six high-speed elevators, full climate control, underground parking and advanced IT connections; the lobby has received a new design. In the framework of the ”Cycle to work” scheme bike storage places and changing rooms have been set up in Tower B and C. Moreover, the towers are also uniquely integrated into the complex at roof level with a common exclusive roof garden built for the tenants of the office towers.

Akadémia Business Center 

The hall of the elegant building with panoramic Danube views has undergone a fantastic transformation.  The historical place was established back in the 1860s. Raiffeisen Bank gave back spaces which provided a good reason for the renovations. The renewed offices combined with modern technical and architectural solutions maximally fulfil the needs of an A category office building.

(Source: http://realista.hu/ingatlanpiac/ujjavarazsolt-budapesti-irodahazak-reneszansz-az-irodapiacon/130598)