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What are we? Collaborative working as a member of a multidisciplinary project group to evaluate the development options for a site in Budapest in Hungary.
EXAMPLES OF REAL ESTATE COMPANIES WITH EXPERIENCE OPERATING IN CENTRAL EUROPE
ING Real estate Development
How it sells itself:
- leading pan-European developer focusing on retail-based mixed-use projects. We have over 40 years of retail experience.
- create innovative and sustainable developments in European cities that attract, inspire and connect people.
- high-quality projects have a proven and strong track record, are developed at prime locations and reflect the needs of occupiers and investors while satisfying the demand from retailers and consumers.
- Mixing retail with residential and office developments, projects improve the quality of life in cities. We do this in a socially, economically and environmentally sustainable way, following our philosophy of sustainable urbanism.
- key client are investors, retailers and municipalities.They are serviced by strategic client service teams in cooperation with our local offices in the various countries. This approach gives clients full and efficient access to our knowledge and capabilities, tailored to their needs.
Offices:
France
Hungary
The Netherlands
Spain
Czech Republic
Germany
Italy
Poland
United Kingdom
Project work scope
Retail and mixed-use
Large-scale mixed-use projects
Offices
Residential
Parking
Example of project work
1. Kraanspoor
Netherlands, Amsterdam
- Site development of an area on the river IJ which will soon determine the character of Amsterdam-North.
- ‘Various prestigious architectural projects combine high quality high-tech and tradition. An area to work and live in.’
- The area's development will commence with the 'Kraanspoor' building, a design by architect Trude Hooykaas, a spearpoint for the area. 'Kraanspoor' displays the interaction between industrial heritage and state-of-the-Art architecture as no other.
-'Kraanspoor' offers more then 10.000 m²unique working space with a phenomenal view on the river IJ. Buildon a historic structure, with the first working floor15 metres high, the 'Kraanspoor' building with its unique architecture is the perfect place to house organisationsandenhance your individual identity.
- Landmark 'Kraanspoor' is one of the first projects to be realised in this new development area 'River IJ North Bank' and will become a focal point on a florishing location.
Sustainability policy in place
Claims to work according to a ‘People, Planet and Profit’ principle to identify the key role of real estate in relation to sustainability, which captures the inextricable relationship between economic performance (profit), environmental protection (planet) and social consciousness (people). We are committed to balancing and aligning all three aspects when practicing sustainability.
2. AkzoNobel
Netherlands, Amsterdam
Development of AkzoNobel headquarters as part of the project Beethoven with an area of about 30,000m² in Beatrix Park in the South Axis (A10) in Amsterdam. The area development Beethoven includes seven buildings with a total of about 34,000m² of office development. Besides offices there are coming about 250 homes of various sizes and price levels and 13,000m² of culture-oriented features including a public museum. St. Nicholas Lyceum realizes further her own new housing initiative in Beethoven.
Headquarters AkzoNobel will be a quality area of approximately 15,000m² of public area between the buildings with a strong green character and views to the adjacent Beatrix Park is realized. The realization of Beethoven starts in mid 2011 with the construction of the underground parking garage. The construction of the new headquarters of AkzoNobel follows in mid 2012. The delivery will take place in mid 2014. The AkzoNobel office is realized according to high sustainability standards, namely energy label A++ and Breeam NL Excellent rating with a score of 79%. The CO2 emissions are 30 percent below the standard Building Regulations.
In the process of sustainable designing flexibility, accessibility, energy and water, materialization, sustainable town planning and user information should be considered. In the building design these aspect are represented in 4 themes: 1. a healthy and comfortable building; 2. a building with little (finishing) materials and low energy demand; 3. the use of efficient systems and an efficient use of materials; 4. the use of as much sustainable (energy) sources or naturally renewable materials as possible.
Both the quantitative and the qualitative aspects were considered when putting together the variants of sustainable/cradle to cradle measures: •facades with openable windows and wood/aluminum window frames; •heat and cold storage with heat pump in combination with a HR-107 central heating system; •low temperature heating; •cooling with cold storage; •ventilation according to Building Regulations and NEN –EN 15251; •low polluting materials; •controlled ventilation rate with CO2 detection (meeting rooms); •75 or 90 % heat recovery from ventilation air; •energy efficient lighting with 5.5 W/m²; •day light switch for the lighting in offices, presence detection; •Water saving toilets and taps.
The expected energy consumption is 933,985 kWh and this is 59.1 kWh/m²GFA. There are 987,029 kWh of electricity (fossil fuel) needed or 62.5 kWh/m² GFA The PV cells as renewable energy source will produce 53,044 kWh of energy or 3.4 kWh/m² GFA. The expected water consumption will be 3,344m³ per annum and about 6 m³/person/year. There is no water accumulation and/or reuse water.
AFI Europe
AFI Europe is a real estate investment and development company operating in Central Eastern Europe (CEE) and South Eastern Europe (SEE), with a focus on the development of large scale commercial and residential real estate projects. Since commencing operations in 1997 as a division of the Africa Israel Group, AFI Europe has established a track record of developing and managing real estate projects and properties in these regions, and its activities include the identification and evaluation of opportunities, preparation of designs, securing permits, purchase of land, and construction management, followed by the operation of commercial properties, or sale of apartments in the residential projects.
AFI Europe’s portfolio presently consists of 32 projects and properties:
10 commercial projects which are yielding and under management. These projects include shopping malls and commercial centres, office complexes, business parks and a logistics facility.
7 developed residential projects with apartments for sale and adjacent plots for commercial
15 land bank properties, as well as additional land plots adjacent to some of the commercial and residential projects mentioned above. These properties are designated for future development.
In addition, AFI Europe manages and holds a stake in a portfolio of 34 properties located in various cities in Germany.
AFI Europe’s local operations benefit from a combination of experienced senior management working together with local directors and professional teams, who have in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market. This cooperation results in highly tailored projects designed specifically for unique local preferences. Having won numerous awards for the quality of its property development, AFI Europe’s projects are well regarded among the various industry stakeholders, including high caliber office tenants and recognized multinational retailers.
AFI Europe is part of the AFI Group – one of Israel’s largest real estate, construction and infrastructure corporations, which has been engaged in real estate development since 1934 and is a developer of large scale properties in Russia and the CIS, the United States and Israel. This allows AFI Europe to benefit from the substantial know how, methodology and human capital of the group.
Location:Budapest, Hungary Type:Residential
Nepliget is a large-scale residential project on a site of 19,000 sqm in Budapest.The project is planned to comprise of apartments in several multi-floor buildings with total gross saleable area of approximately 35,000 sqm, alongside essential amenities.
Location:Balatonvilágos, Hungary Type:Residential Shopping malls and retail properties
AFI Europe and Shikun & Binui R.E.D. are the owners of Club Aliga in Balatonvilágos, approximately 90 kilometers from Budapest, where they are planning to develop a mixed-use touristic, commercial, leisure and residential project. While the planning of the project is on-going, numerous hotels and restaurants, as well as one of the best marinas on the shores of the Balaton Lake are currently operating on the site. For more information about the current operation, renting dock spaces or reserving accommodation please follow this link below.
King Sturge
Development
For over 8 years we have been involved in the development of client projects across Central Europe. This affords us with qualified advice based on market knowledge and to provide a systematic assessment of information to assist our clients in taking decisions concerning the expenditure and deployment of funds based upon qualitative and quantitative analysis.
The team adopt techniques such as simple and discounted payback, financial management rate of return and incremental analysis using IRR, NTV and NPV methods. Prospective acquisitions are thoroughly analysed to determine comparative performance prior to negotiation.
Highest and best use studies require the implementation of computer generated models based upon Residual methods, (implicit & explicit) Discounted Cash flows and Internal rate of Return (NPV) approaches. These models allow us to evaluate the viability of the development and identify the most profitable development option.
At the same time we are able to call upon experts in associated professions in particular, Site Assembly, Project and Building Management and Cost Consultants. Within the past 18 months we have delivered over 30,000m² of commercial buildings for clients.
Services
Agency
Building Services
Development
Investment
Property Management
Valuation
Project work
Location
1095 Budapest, Soroksári út 30-34.
Size
3767.37 — 153277.94 ft2 (350.00 — 14240.00 m2)
Description
Description Modern, landmark building close to the river, in the new business / cultural center of South Pest. Location The office building is located in South Pest, in District 9, one block from the River Danube, across from the Millennium City Center. There are many amenities in close vicinity (including a hotel). The building has excellent access by car (via Lagymanyosi and Petofi Bridge) and there are several public transportation stops right in front of the building. HÉV (suburban train) Bus: 23, 54, 55, 212 Tram: 2, 21, 24 Direct access to M3 by tram M4 – planned completion: 2013
Property Type
Office
http://www.hallergardens.hu
Location
1135 Budapest, Róbert Károly krt. 96-98.
Size
3229.17 — 24756.97 ft2 (300.00 — 2300.00 m2)
Description
Modern office building with ample parking for lease or sale. Excellent investment / redevelopment opportunity.
Property Type
Office, Retail - Warehouse
Location
The building is situated on the main ring road, Róbert Károly krt, on the Pest side. It has easy access to Árpád bridge, downtown and M3 / M0 highways. The building also has very good public transportation connections. There are several amenities in close vicinity (shops, petrol station etc.). The site has excellent visibility from main road. Metro: M1 (walking distance) M3 (3 tram stops) Tram: 1, 1A, 14 Bus: 30, 32, 105
Specification
24-hour reception and security Underground parking (60 spaces) Surface parking (135 spaces) Guest parking Air-conditioning 2 elevators 1000 m2 conference room Free street parking nearby
Question: What exactly is the nature of our work i.e. are we more than advisors on development?