EuropaProperty has concluded its 19th annual SEE Real Estate Awards at the Intercontinental Athenee Palace Bucharest Hotel, maintaining its unbroken tradition since its inception. The event hailed as a resounding success, saw AFI Europe, M Core, Forte Partners, and Alesonor clinch multiple awards across various investment, development, and project categories, reaffirming its stature as a pivotal event in the region’s real estate landscape.
M Core emerged as the top investor, recognized for its investment strategy and successful transactions, notably its acquisition of a 25 retail park portfolio in Romania from Mitiska REIM, signalling the region’s appeal as a secure and lucrative investment destination.
AFI Europe Romania secured two awards, one for retail developer and another honoring their CEO, Doron Klein, as the consummate Professional of the Year. Forte Partners earned accolades as Office Developer, with its Bucharest U•Center 2 named Office Project of the Year, showcasing exemplary Class A office developments and innovative sustainable solutions.
Amidst the burgeoning significance of the residential market, Alesonor emerged triumphant as the Residential Developer of the Year, lauded for their visionary projects that redefine urban landscapes. Their crowning achievement, the Amber Forest project on the outskirts of Bucharest, captivated hearts and minds, further solidifying their status as industry pioneers.
Griffes, a local agency, received praise for its outstanding office agency and advisory services, while Cushman & Wakefield Forton and CBRE scooped up awards for Professional Service Provider and multiple categories including Agency and Property Management.
Outstanding projects were celebrated, including myhive Victoria Park by CPI Property Group for best Refurbishment/Extension Project, Fashion House’s Pallady Outlet Phase 2 for Future Retail Project of the Year, and mixed-use developments like Palas Campus by Iulius Group in Romania and Downtown Bursa by Atıs Global in Turkey.
Retail is thriving in Romania, with NEPI Rockcastle leading the charge. Their impressive project, Promenada Craiova, was crowned Retail Project of the Year, showcasing the company’s commitment to excellence. NEPI Rockcastle’s Rüdiger Dany was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contributions. Meanwhile, Cornelia Nicolae of the FASHION HOUSE Group was acclaimed as the Shopping Centre Director of the Year, further highlighting the industry’s top talent and innovative developments.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives were honoured, with fashion retailer AC&co. recognized for innovative sustainable practices. Kaufland was lauded as Retailer of the Year, reflecting the vitality of the retail sector, while Banca Transilvania was named Bank of the Year for its pivotal role in real estate financing.
Industry stalwarts Wolf Theiss, Bog’Art, and Chapman Taylor were acknowledged for their contributions, alongside digital services provider PlanRadar. WDP Group and ELI Logistics Parks received accolades for their excellence in the industrial and logistics sector.
In closing, congratulations were extended to all winners, with anticipation building for next year’s event, promising an even greater celebration of achievements in the region’s real estate industry.
The 20th annual SEE Real Estate Awards will be held on April 3rd, 2025.
Full List of Winners
Retailer
Kaufland
ESG & Sustainability
Naturally Colored Cotton – AC&co.
Professional Service Provider
Cushman & Wakefield Forton
Top Digital Services Provider
PlanRadar
Architectural Firm
Chapman Taylor
Construction Firm
Bog’Art
Project Management Firm
CBRE
Property Management Firm
CBRE
Law Firm
Wolf Theiss
Shopping Centre Director
Cornelia Nicolae – FASHION HOUSE Group
Agency
CBRE
Local Agency
Griffes
Bank
Banca Transilvania
Residential Developer
Alesonor Real Estate Development
Retail Developer
AFI Europe Romania
Warehouse Developer
WDP
Office Developer
Forte Partners
Investment Deal
M Core purchased a 25 retail park portfolio from Mitiska REIM
Investor
M Core
Future Project
FASHION HOUSE Outlet Centre Pallady (phase II) – FASHION HOUSE Group – Romania
Refurbishment/Extension Project
myhive Victoria Park – CPI Property Group – Romania
Mixed-use Project
Palas Campus – Iulius Group – Romania
Mixed-use Project
Downtown Bursa – Atıs Global – Turkey
Residential Project
Amber Forest – Alesonor – Romania
Retail Project
Promenada Craiova – NEPI Rockcastle – Romania
Warehouse Project
ELI Park 4 Bucharest – ELI Parks – Romania
Office Project
U•Center 2 – Forte Partners – Romania
Professional of the Year
Doron Klein – AFI Europe Romania and the Czech Republic
Lifetime Achievement Award
Rüdiger Dany – NEPI Rockcastle
