Agora Tower

First buildings in the new sustainable city quarter designed with glass facades by Saint-Gobain

The new Agora quarter is a unique mixed-use commercial and offices development center on Budapest's vibrant Váci út boulevard. Featuring a green area equalling the size of 15 tennis courts, the scheme of project developer on providing an active hub for the local community and bringing modern architectural value to the capital. The first buildings were completed in 2020 with the Agora Tower and Agora Hub.

The development of the entire district is guided by the principles of sustainability and well-being for the community. First high-ranking certifications speak for themselves, for example the pre-certification BREEAM Communities and WELL Gold.

In order to create an atmosphere of well-being and productivity Concept Designer Florian Frotscher, Make Architects London, and Prof. Dr. József Finta and Gábor Kiss leader designer of Budapest's FINTA Stúdió, designed generously sized squares and buildings.

Looking at the first completed office buildings their neutral aesthetic are striking in the urban landscape. Jüllich Glas Holding from Székesfehérvár, Hungary, adapted insulating glazing depending on the installation situation and façade orientation. An architectural and visual highlight is provided by goldish TWIN VIEW, developed by Glassolutions Eckelt Glas. Characteristic for this product is a partial printing on the outside with enamel color and a congruent grey tone, which is burnt onto this enamel color. This process guarantees a 100% congruence of the two color layers to each other. The special feature of using SERALIT LITEX TWIN VIEW as façade glass is its appearance: in case of Agora, it shimmers golden from the outside and there is a clear view from inside to outside.