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One of the symbols of the Hungarian capital, the prestigious Eiffel Palace, built in the XIX century by the celebrated architect Gustave Eiffel, has officially reopened after years of renovation thanks to the work of Horizon Development and DVM Group.
Eiffel Palace, a Central Business District development of unique significance in historic preservation, urban planning, sustainability and general construction, officially opened its doors in Budapest on 20 March 2014.
After 120 years, the former Pesti Hírlap and Zrínyi Nyomda building shines in its original beauty again, contributing to the rebirth of the Hungarian capital. One year after the stone laying ceremony of the Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Road corner building organically combining 19th century elements of patina with modern technological solutions, we are celebrating its grand opening thanks to the exceptional, coordinated professional performance of Horizon Development and DVM group.
The 8-story downtown office building offers 14,500 sqm of total leasable space, with a current occupancy of 65%. Eiffel Palace houses the offices of PwC Hungary, Dentons and the British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary.
The building is the only building in Central and Eastern Europe to obtain double environmental certification LEED Gold and BREEAM Very Good.
Features that contribute to the excellent energy and water efficiency of the building include solar collectors and photovoltaic panels, the use of harvested rainwater, built-in low-flow aerators, occupancy and motion sensors, energy-saving LED light fixtures, pre-programmable elevators and the vegetation on multiple roof terraces.
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Bicycle storages with lockers and showers are situated in the 5-story underground garage, and electric and hybrid car chargers are also located here. The adornment of the atrium is the vertical garden that complements the timeless harmony of whites, beiges and bronzes with its fresh shades of green, and links the ground floor with the first floor.
Besides the company’s apparent focus on environmental value creation, Horizon Development also puts great emphasis on restoring historic values. It pays tribute to the heritage of Pesti Hírlap and Zrínyi Nyomda with its exhibition on the history of printing, and the display of original machinery in common areas.
Source: Eiffel Palace | DVM Grop