XVIth HUNGARIAN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AWARD 2014
THE JURY OF THE XVITH HUNGARIAN REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT AWARD MESSAGE FROM FIABCI WORLD PRESIDENT 2014-2015 Robyn Waters FIABCI World President It is with great pleasure that I extend my sincere best wishes and congratulations to the winners of the Hungarian Real Estate Awards. Hungary provides many strong examples within our industry of how highly qualified professionals can create excellent buildings, developments and structures. The Hungarian Real Estate Award winners exemplary architectural designs are blended with vision, innovation and cutting edge technology which are transforming their country s landscape and the entire world today. The creative professional skills and talent of all the winners are applauded and highly admired by your colleagues and by FIABCI. FIABCI is an international organization that represents the best and brightest talent within the real estate industry including designers, architects, builders and planners, and certainly this is most evident by the winners who have been selected to receive these prestigious awards. Our worldwide membership has much to celebrate alongside our colleagues in Hungary who have been singled out for recognition of their talents, ideas and insights within our industry and profession. When you review these exceptional Hungarian projects, it is easy to understand why the winners of the Hungarian Real Estate Awards traditionally achieve outstanding results in the prominent and influential FIABCI World Prix d`excellence award. I am proud to extend my best wishes to all participants of the Hungarian Real Estate Awards on behalf of our FIABCI Board and members across the globe. Mr Sándor KISPÁL Secretary General of the Hungarian Real Estate Federation Mr Zsolt FÜLEKY Vice State Secretary of the Prime Minister s Office, responsible for architecture and construction. Main Patron of the XVIth Hungarian Real Estate Development Award Mr András KATONA Chief of Main Department of the Prime Minister s Office responsible for architecture and construction Mr László GÖNCZI President of FIABCI Hungary President of the jury Warmest Congratulations, Robyn Waters FIABCI World President 2014-2015 Mr László KOJI Vice President of the Association of Hungarian Construction Companies Mrs Adriena LITOMERICKA Vice President of CEI (Central European Real Estate Federation) 2009-2013, Member of the Board of NARKS National Association of Realtor Companies of Slovakia) 1999-2013 Mrs Brigitte JANK Member of the Parliament, President of the Committee of Education, Senator of University of Art Vienna Mr Imre BÁLINT DLA President of the Chamber of Architects of Budapest Gönczi László President FIABCI Hungary The 16 years history of the FIABCI Hungarian Real Estate Development Award is reflecting the real estate development activity in Hungary since the economic changes at the end of 80-iest of last century. FIABCI Hungary established the Award in1997 with the goal to show to the Hungarian public, that a new sector in the economy was born. The other not less important goal was to support the Hungarian participation in the FIABCI World Prix d`excellence award. During the 16 editions more than 300 projects participated and all the important developments in Hungary were competing for the awards. The winners had the right to go further to the international level and the result was exceptional. Since 1998, when the Hungarian developers first took part in the FIABCI World Prix d`excellence Hungary got 16 gold and 18 silver award. During this 16 year period Hungary was the most successful among the European countries. We are proud that Hungary following Brazil and Malaysia was the third country to recognize the importance of a local award and worked diligently to convince the other countries to organize their own national awards. Last year there were 16 national awards and several new countries will have their own soon. We hope, the winners of the 16th FIABCI Hungarian Real Estate Development Award will follow the traditions and we will have the possibility to congratulate again the Hungarian Winners in Kuala Lumpur on May 2015. László Gönczi President FIABCI Hungary Varjasné Mr László Székely BORSI Éva President Elnök, Magyar of Residential Lakásépítők Market Szövetsége Media Group Dr Mihály SCHRANZ Member of the Board of the Association of Hungarian Sustainable Construction Dr János ERDEI Honorary President of the Association of Hungarian Hotels and Restaurants Mr István HARKÁCSI Manager of Immoweb LLC Dr Péter HAJNÓCZY President of the Chamber of Hungarian Architects Dr Géza TOMPAI Member of the Board of Hungarian Urban Planning Association Mr Szabolcs JUHÁSZ Secretary General of the Association of Hungarian Spa`s Mr Tibor GÖNCZI Managing Director of the Royal Palace of Gödöllő Nonprofit Public LLC
I. price Winner of the Cultural category Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music Budapest Applicant: Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music Investor: Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music Designer: MNDP Építőművészeti kft, Architects: Magyari Éva, Pazár Béla, Potzner Ferenc Main Contractor: ALS Consirtium (Arcadom, Laky and Swietelsky LLC) The careful renovation of the hundred year old building of the Academy provided an opportunity to apply the most advanced technology, enlarge the areas for the public and create better conditions for the education and other major functions of the Academy. Co-winner of the Heritage rehabilitation category
II. price Winner of Hotel category New York Palace Budapest The New York Cafe was the symbol of the Hungarian literary life, where the writers of the XXth century created their best poems and novels. The Historical building was carefully renovated and refurbished into a 5 star hotel. The New York Cafe again has its original function and looks as splendid as it did a hundred years earlier. Connected to the Boscolo Hotel a new apartment hotel and an office building was constructed along the Hársfa street. In the middle of the plot a pleasant green area was created. Applicant: New York Palace LLC Investor: New York Palace LLC Designer: Historical building: BENOLARCH LLC, Benyó László architect, Hotel technology: HOTELS ENGINEERING Padova Heritage special design: Kaló Judit, Hild Csorba New building: BENOLARCH LLC, Benyó László architect Main Contractor: New York Palace LLC Co-winner of Heritage rehabilitation category
III. price Winner of Office Category Eiffel Palace Office Building Budapest The former building of a publisher constructed at the end of the XIXth century was in a critical situation. The investor refurbished the beautiful building and transformed it into a first class office with shops, conference rooms and restaurant on the ground floor. The artistic details like the metallic staircase and pylons, windows and doors, the whole facade and some others were reconstructed. 80% of the office spaces were rented out by the end of the construction and 90% a year later. The investor sold the building a year after completion. Applicant: Horizon Development LLC Investor: Eifel Palace LLC Designer: DVM designer LLC, Lenzsér and Geleisz LLC architector Main Contractor: DVM construction LLC Special award of irodakereső.info
Winner of Public Utilities Amenities category Legend project Tihany Applicant: Self-government of Tihany, Pagony Kert és Tájépitész LLC, Laki Épületszobrász LLC Investor: Selfgovernment of Tihany Designer: Pagony Kert és Tájépitész LLC Main Contractor: Laki Épületszobrász LLC Special award of Hungarian Urban Planning Association Tihany is a town having a key position on the biggest lake of Central Europe, Balaton. The historical village on the top of the hill of the Tihany Peninsula is the most popular tourist attraction at the lake Balaton. The goal of the project was to restructure the parking system in a way that tourists can park near the attractions. New pedestrian squares were created instead of the former parking places and the promenade along the eastern border of the hill was renovated. As a result of this the number of visitors has grown considerably.
Special Award of Hungarian Chamber of Architects Budapest Music Centre Applicant: Market Construction Limited Investor: BMC Designer: Art 1st Design Studio, Taraczky Kornél Main Contractor: Market Construction Limited Special Award of Hungarian Real Estate Association The building originally was constructed in 1890 and in 2013 was refurbished and transformed into the Budapest Music Centre. The Budapest Music Centre was founded by private persons, who wanted to create an establishment for Hungarian classical and jazz music. An information centre, different concert halls and club areas are in the building and it became one of the favourite meeting points for the fans of classical and jazz music.
Special award of the Budapest Chamber of Commerce and Industry IL BACIO DI STILE - L OCCHIO DI STILE Budapest Applicant: il Bacio LLC Investor: WebMindLicences LLC Designer: Archikon LLC,Nagy Csaba architect Main Contractor: Docler Holding LLC The eclectical building was constructed in 1881 originally in a neo-renaissance style. The investor refurbished and transformed it into a high-end retail shop selling clothes of leading brands. The former court was covered and on the roof a very elegant restaurant was created. The interior designer transformed the old courtyard into an interesting area where bridges link the different sites creating interesting effects.
Special Award of FIABCI Hungary Nyiregyháza Pedestrian areas of the City Applicant: Self government of Nyiregyháza Investor: Self government of Nyiregyháza Designer: Gav-Art LLC, Uva-Terv LLC, Axis LLC, Tot-Art LLC, Plane és Planum LLC Main Contractor: Közmű General LLC, Colas LLC, Ke-Viz21 LLC, Lengyel és Fia LLC, Nyirép LLC, Abakusz LLC, CU-KG City Center Common Enterprise During the last 15 year the whole town structure of Nyiregyháza was renewed. The main roads of the town were moved from the city centre to its borders and a big pedestrian zone was created including squares, streets, parks and other common areas. On the northern part of the city centre a large empty plot was used for the construction of the biggest shopping centre of the town, which serves as a gate to the pedestrian zone. The central area of Nyiregyháza serves as the place where the local people can shop, visit cafés and restaurants, participate in different events or simply enjoy the nice friendly green environment.
Special award of the Association of Hungarian Spa`s Aqua Palace the Spa for the Families Gyula Applicant: Gyulai Várfürdő LLC Investor: Gyulai Várfürdő LLC Designer: XYZ Épitész Studio LLC, B. Szabó Veronika leading architect Main Contractor: Swietelsky Magyarország LLC, Modinvest- Épitésügyi Beruházó, Békés Drén Környezetvédelmi, Viz- és Mélyépitési LLC The new Aqua Palace is directly connected to the existing Fortress Spa. The building has a structure, which consist of concrete and big glaze parts letting the sunshine lighten the internal parts, where several pools with different attractions were created. The Spa is open toward the large park. The outside pools are covered by the enlarged roof of the building. The Aqua Palace is an additional attraction that makes the town more interesting to visit.
Special Award of the Association of Hungarian Hotels and restaurants Art Hotel Szeged Applicant: Art Hotel Plusz LLC Investor: Somogyi Udvar Szolgáltató LLC Designer: Balogh és Széll Épitész Műterem LLC, Balogh László leading architect Main Contractor: Market Épitő LLC The Art Hotel is situated in the centre of Szeged and serves not only regular tourists, but also the visitors of the summer festival that takes place on the square just in front of the Hotel. The name of the Hotel reflect its connection to the local art world. In common areas there are regular expositions of local painters and in the conference rooms and in the restaurant there are concerts on most weekends. On the top of the building there is a wellness centre that also offers an exceptional view to the famous cathedral of the city.
Special Award of the Budapest Chamber of Architects Bálint Márton Elementary School and College, Sport Centre Törökbálint Applicant: Swietelsky Hungary LLC Investor: Hungarian National Property Management Limited Designer: DOB 60 LLC, Szabó László leading architect Main Contractor: Swietelsky Hungary LLC Special Award of the Association of Hungarian Construction Companies This school is the first Hungarian schools that has a complete sport complex, including a swimming pool, a multifunctional open air sport arena and a covered sport hall. These facilties don t only serve different sport events, but also provide space for theatre and concert performances as well.
Special Award of of Residential Market Media Group Thermal spa and Hotel Castello**** Siklós Applicant: Siklósi Thermal LLC Investor: Self Government of Siklós, Aquaplus LLC Designer: MCM -96 Épitészeti LLC, Tóth Szabolcs leading architect Main Contractor: Aquaplus LLC Siklós used to be the least attractive of the 3 villages in the Southern Hungarian Region attracting tourists. But with the reconstruction of the old thermal water swimming pool and the construction of a new hotel, this has changed. The Hotel was constructed as the refurbishment and enlargement of the old mill. The interior design is reflecting the art deco period of the last century with attractive details.