Casa Daneza

Description

It is well known that structures and buildings are subject to deterioration, especially if they were made using technology that no longer exist; this is why the ownership of a historic structure is a distinct challenge.

Older properties can have style, charm, history and ambiance. The craftsmanship and the attention to details are often unmatched. But one thing they often lack is a modern fit out, comfort and an advanced technology infrastructure.

In this spirit, we are presenting you a good example: a 100 years old structure, a builder and an owner with the same goal - modern facilities and a cost-efficient solution, which still preserves an old style and an up-to-date comfort.

Central location

Located in the ultra central area of the Bucharest, this historical building has recently been consolidated and converted from an old house (U+GF+F) into a great mixed use building by attaching a new structure . The final design offers modern Class A+ office space, apartments and terraces, comfort and style (U+GF+4F+terrace). The result is a remarkable combination between old and new, past and present using modern materials and techniques.

Completely renovated 

In the original structure, was kept the initial partitioning and the foundation and walls have been strengthened. The new raised floor was made maintaining the style of the original floor. The original lovely oak staircase, the Austrian terracotta stoves from 19-th century were kept and reconditioned. The original roof was replaced with a beautiful terrace that offers a special perspective.

The facade of the building was completely restored using Roman mortar. The plaster was restored. External decorations were also renewed.

Benefits and finishes

The underground floor offers a nice basement cafeteria and a technical room.

In order to increase the value of the site, a new building was added to the old house. This new building is fully integrated with the old structure. The new developed part of the building includes three office spaces floors, a fourth floor with two apartments and a terrace. The basement offers 18 parking spaces. Natural lighting is an integral part of the office's design. In the main entrance is placed an special elevator for the persons with disabilities. The floating floor, 4-pipes system and video surveillance are only few features that add extra comfort and safety to this project.

Overall the effort was quite impressive but now there is value where there wasn't because of the pursuit of new technologies used.

The building has luxury finishes, the office spaces have coffered ceilings, 12-cm high raised flooring (marble at the ground floor) allowing for the installation of the sockets in any position. The toilets are tiled with rectified tiles and fitted with Jika sanitary objects and Hansgrohe faucets. The access doors to the offices have cured tempered glass panels, and are equipped with an access control system.

Each floor can be equipped with individual heat, ventilation and energy meters. The heating is based on a gas heating station (De Dietrich), the air conditioning system is centralized via an outer chiller (Daikin) and remote control fan coil units (Daikin) mounted in the false ceiling. The fresh air ventilation system is equipped with a pre-heating battery. The spare generator (Cummins) and the UPS (Eaton Powerware) installed on each floor add to the safety and energetic independence in the case of power failures.

The apartments on the last floor are fitted with equipped kitchens, Merbau solid wood flooring, central and under-floor heating.

The building has video surveillance, monitored anti-burglary system, access control, fire system, telecommunication and PC infrastructure, facilities for people with disabilities, elevator, reception hall, outdoor lighting, security, underground parking lot.