FM newsroom – office market, investment. In a major vote of confidence for Bucharest’s commercial real estate sector, Swedish developer Skanska has signed an agreement to sell its Equilibrium 1 office building to Gordiusz Private Equity Fund, managed by Granit Asset Management. The transaction is one of the most high-profile office deals of the year and reflects the growing appetite for sustainable, top-tier assets in Romania’s capital.
Prime Office Asset Changes Hands
Equilibrium 1, located in the sought-after Floreasca-Barbu Văcărescu district, is a Class A office building offering approximately 21,000 sqm of leasable space. This includes 20,000 sqm of office areas, 730 sqm of retail, and 260 sqm of storage. The building also provides 198 underground and 44 surface parking spots—an attractive feature in Bucharest’s increasingly dense business zones.
The official announcement points out that the building has been fully leased and holds a prestigious LEED Platinum certification, reflecting Skanska’s commitment to energy efficiency and high-quality work environments.
Strong Market Signal from New Investor Entry
“The Equilibrium 1 transaction underscores the attractiveness of Bucharest’s office market and investors’ preference for modern, energy-efficient, and well-positioned assets. This is the second prime office transaction in Bucharest this year, both having attracted new investors to the market – a very positive signal for the attractiveness of the Romanian real estate capital market,” said Robert Miklo, Head of Capital Markets at Colliers.
This deal marks Gordiusz Private Equity Fund’s entry into the Romanian office market and follows another high-profile acquisition: Solida Capital Europe’s purchase of Victoria Center earlier this year, also brokered by Colliers.
Skanska emphasized that the transaction aligns with its broader strategy to create and deliver future-ready office environments.
“The sale of the Equilibrium 1 office building to Gordiusz Private Equity Fund exemplifies Skanska’s unwavering dedication to providing top-tier, sustainable assets that cater to the evolving demands of today’s investors,” said Gabriel Precup, Legal & Transaction Director at Skanska’s CEE commercial development division.
Romania’s Real Estate Market on the Rise
Romania’s real estate market closed 2024 with €750 million in transaction volume—the highest growth rate among the six largest Central and Eastern European (CEE) economies. With a robust pipeline of ongoing negotiations valued at around €500 million, experts at Colliers predict that 2025 could surpass last year’s investment levels.
Investor interest is increasingly centred on properties that are not only centrally located but also meet high standards for sustainability and tenant well-being. Equilibrium 1’s sale is a strong indicator of this trend—and a sign that Romania’s capital is fast becoming a magnet for institutional capital.
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