GTC has announced that the South Tower of City Gate office complex in Bucharest has been awarded the LEED Gold v5 certificate.
According to the developer, this is only the fourth existing building in Europe to achieve this recognition, following projects in Italy, Spain, and Sweden.
City Gate is located in the northern part of Bucharest, next to the Romexpo exhibition center, and consists of two 18-storey towers with nearly 48,000 square meters of office space.
According to GTC, the property is powered 100% by renewable energy. In 2022, it underwent a major refurbishment of common areas, including the lobby, as well as upgraded building systems, including a new ventilation system, ensuring excellent indoor air quality. The modernization also covered office areas and sanitary facilities, with a focus on functionality and energy efficiency. City Gate is equipped with a media monitoring and control system, LED lighting in common areas operated by motion sensors, charging stations for electric vehicles, and dedicated facilities for cyclists, including parking spaces, showers, lockers, and a bike service station.
“The LEED Gold certification for the South Tower of City Gate, renewed under its latest and most demanding version, confirms the lasting quality of buildings developed by GTC,” commented GTC Romania Asset Manager Gabriela Cirstea. “The commitment of our team managing the property translates into ongoing progress in reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of green energy, and lowering water consumption. We are proud to provide our tenants with a modern workplace environment that combines people’s needs with responsible resource management.”
Among the companies based in City Gate are KMG Rompetrol, UniCredit Bank, E.ON, Memorial Healthcare Group, British Council, Globallogic Romania, Chimcomplex, Regus, and Best Value-Obsentum.
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