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The Corvin Innovation Campus, developed as an extension of the Corvin Promenade, has been awarded the WELL Core Platinum certification. The recognition affirms that the office building meets one of the most demanding international standards for health-focused design and construction.
The WELL certification evaluates buildings based on criteria such as air and water quality, access to natural light, acoustic performance, and the inclusion of features that support physical and mental wellbeing. The Corvin Innovation Campus was developed by Futureal, which has been a leading adopter of the WELL Building Standard in Hungary. Over the past four years, the company has introduced nearly 150,000 square metres of WELL-certified office space to the domestic market.
This latest development joins a series of WELL-certified buildings delivered by Futureal, including Corvin Technology Park (2021), Advance Tower phases on Váci utca, and Budapest ONE near Kelenföld Railway Station. Located at the intersection of Szigony utca and Tömő utca, the Corvin Innovation Campus was designed in accordance with WELL criteria from the outset.
Building features include continuous monitoring of indoor air and water quality, WELL-standard lighting, and the use of calming colours and natural materials throughout interior spaces. A multifunctional room is available for relaxation and informal gatherings. The ground floor lobby incorporates design elements such as a curved wooden ceiling, a copper ribbon sculpture, and a dedicated reading space referred to as the WELL Library.
The building’s internal courtyard contains a kitchen garden, planted with herbs, berry bushes, and fruit trees, offering tenants access to green space within the urban setting. Employees have direct access to the wider Corvin Promenade and its retail, dining, and fitness options. The building is easily accessible via metro and is equipped with cycling facilities, including racks, showers, and lockers. A café is also located on-site.
Covering 16,650 square metres, the nine-story office development has been designed to minimise energy use and has received an A+; A+ energy rating. It includes features such as contactless access and operational technologies. IBM Hungary has established its new headquarters within the building.
Adjacent to the main entrance, a public memorial park has been developed and named after Hungarian actress Irén Psota. The park complements the Corvin Promenade and serves as a new community space. Sculptures previously installed along the Promenade now serve to guide visitors toward this new area, contributing to the revitalisation of the surrounding Szigony utca neighbourhood.
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