Renovation works in the Óbuda building began in spring 2021. The aim of the complete interior overhaul and renewal of the building, in addition to reinforcing its people-oriented character and ensuring sustainability, is for the complex to meet the demands of the 21st century to the maximum extent possible and ensure an outstanding shopping experience.
Beyond its architectural modernization, the shopping center will also see a significant expansion of its range of services and businesses. The previous FMCG and non-food magnet tenants will be joined by additional high-quality gastronomic stores and catering facilities. Future visitors will also have a range of international multibrand and monobrand stores to shop, and may enjoy a renovated movie theater and rooftop garden.
The mall will also offer opportunities for quality free time activities through community programs. Residential needs will be taken into priority consideration when determining the ideal mix of tenants. As a result, restaurants, cafés, a bakery, and a confectionary with patios, also serving as meeting spaces, will play leading roles, in addition to fast-food restaurants in the food court, representing international cuisines. The Interspar hypermarket located on the ground floor of the complex will also reopen with a modern exterior and a revamped sales floor. On top of the building, a green park of 2,000 sqm, complete with a playground, will be built.
“With over 20 years of professional experience, Wing has already implemented three shopping mall development projects. The GOBUDA Mall project follows the successful completion of the Agria Park in Eger, the launch of the Hegyvidék Mall project and the repositioning and renovation of MOM Park. As one of Hungary’s leading real estate companies, our priority aim also when developing shopping centers is to create modern and quality complexes that contribute to boosting business in the area, meet the demands of the present day and reflect on new trends. Therefore, the concept of GOBUDA Mall focuses on human beings and the environment”, says Noah Steinberg, CEO of Wing.
GOBUDA Mall will be renewed fully in line with the requirements of the accessibility framework Access4you. Interior spaces and restrooms will be fully accessible, and parking garage levels will be also modernized to serve persons with mobility impairments and disabilities, as well as visitors with baby strollers.
In line with the pandemic situation, solutions serving to disinfect the building and touch-free functions will protect visitors’ health. Environmentally conscious solutions will also play a role: in addition to a green rooftop park, the project includes bicycle storage facilities, electric vehicle charging stations, as well as car-sharing parking spaces, and an automated package delivery station in the underground garage to serve visitors’ needs.
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