A historic school building is being reborn as Buda's new office building.
Our company's mixed-use project, HomeWork, is being built on a plot located in a prime area of District II. The building, which includes residential and office functions, will be developed through the rehabilitation of the city's first decorative brick facade school building. Our company will handle both structural construction tasks and general contracting duties. During the construction, colleagues strive to preserve the special architectural values of the historic school building while also meeting the needs of modern times.
The lower levels of the building will feature office spaces, while the upper levels will accommodate 15 premium category apartments. The investment also aims to meet the needs of those wishing to recharge in a green environment: a green roof, a renovated park, and an internal garden will be available for those seeking relaxation.
Gász István, the project engineer, spoke to Magyar Építők about the structural construction work that will be completed in February.
After the demolition work began in May 2020, excavation work followed: unexpectedly, experts discovered the remains of a cemetery with 400 burial sites. Further research revealed that the area has served as a burial site for both Christians and Muslims since the 1600s.
In terms of architectural spaces, the facade of the old building will be renovated according to its original conditions, thereby giving the building a unique atmosphere. The walls of the old building facing the courtyard will later function as internal walls, providing a unique interior space for the future tenants of the building. In addition to the masonry, the old building's decorative staircase will also remain between the ground floor and the second floor, above which new staircases will be constructed.
One of the building's highlights is undoubtedly the large plane tree located at the corner of Margit Boulevard and Rómer Flóris Street, which the developer saved by modifying the plans at their own expense despite having valid building permits.
Thanks to Magyar Építők for the photos.
