Globalworth, the leading office investor in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and the leader of the Romanian office market, has been granted the award for “Future Project of the Year” at the EuropaProperty CEE Retail Awards & Marketplace, for the soon to be opened Globalworth Square, a very ambitious project designed as a business hub that is focused on innovation and efficiency, in the centre of Bucharest.
“We are all grateful for bringing the future closer in the Romanian office market! Globalworth Square, the most technologically advanced building in our portfolio, comes with a series with innovations, based on smart efficiency and technology. I would like to thank to EuropaProperty for this acknowledgement and I would like to extend my appreciation for the amazing work done by our team. Continuing such a project in a difficult period was not easy at all, but I cannot be more thrilled to work with such a team. Its work, professionalism and dedication are significantly appreciated and I’m looking forward to completing this project together”, said Dimitris Pergamalis, Group Head Globalworth Workplaces.
With this project, located in the middle of the Globalworth District, the largest business community in Bucharest, the landlord is creating a new standard when it comes to responsiveness, well-being, sustainability, and reduced costs of occupancy. Since technology will play a central role in the office of the future, a trend accelerated by the pandemic, Globalworth is bringing the future closer with a series of unique innovations. An important part of the energy consumption will be provided by the photovoltaic roof and to increase safety, direct contact with the surfaces will be limited by implementing touchless solutions with IR-sensors in all the sanity facilities, while the access to the building and office spaces will be available through Bluetooth and NFC technologies.
The building has an innovative health and safety feature, increasing the air filtration and UVC light disinfection for a hygienic office environment: a system that disinfects the air introduced in the office area as well as in the common spaces with the help of UV-C lamps installed on the inlet connections of the air-treatment stations. This system ensures efficient and effective reduction of microorganisms by up to 99%, even in very confined spaces, and it works against viruses such as Covid-19 and other pathogens.
Another innovation is the building’s HVAC system, consisting of a geothermal system and ice storage system significantly reducing the energy consumption required for heating and cooling. Located in the Barbu Văcărescu area, between Globalworth Plaza and Green Court, both owned by Globalworth, the building has a total rental area of approximately 28,000 square metres and includes 14 floors of office space, 3 levels for underground parking, and the ground floor will be designed for facilities such as a restaurant and various retail options.
Although it will be a hub based on smart efficiency technology, Globalworth Square will come with a contrasting and yet architecturally complementary look, and its façade will be pencilled with vintage accents. At present, the structural frame and the façade are done. The building will be fully completed in the second half of 2021 and it is in the BREEAM pre-assessment phase for obtaining BREEAM Outstanding green accreditation.
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Recognizing the importance of South-Eastern Europe’s investment and development markets EuropaProperty hosted the 16th annual EuropaProperty SEE Real Estate Awards ONLINE. The live event was simultaneously broadcast using the latest digital technology via the Zoom and YouTube platforms.