Equilibrium 2, completed in the last quarter of 2022, offers approximately 20,000 sqm of premium leasable office space across 11 floors and is distinguished by its forward-looking approach to sustainability, inclusivity, and digital connectivity.
Situated in the northern part of Bucharest at the entrance to the Floreasca–Barbu Văcărescu submarket, widely recognised as the city’s New Central Business District, the Equilibrium office complex has become a landmark in Romania’s capital, redefining workspace quality while fostering an active and engaged community of tenants. The Equilibrium complex also offers around 3,500 sqm of accessible green space, designed to serve tenants and the surrounding community with outdoor work, socialisation, and relaxation areas, promoting urban lifestyle and workplace wellbeing.
The building holds multiple best-in-class certifications, including: LEED Platinum, confirming high efficiency in energy and water consumption and other environmentally friendly features; Access4You Silver, recognising barrier-free design and inclusivity for users with diverse mobility, sensory, and cognitive needs; WiredScore Platinum for operational buildings, validating exceptional digital connectivity and infrastructure performance. These recognitions reinforce Skanska’s commitment to delivering workspaces that are not only sustainable and healthy but also future-proofed for evolving tenant needs.
“Equilibrium 2 divestment represents a natural continuation of the partnership built through last year’s successful transaction of Equilibrium 1. This confirms the strong alignment between Skanska and Granit Asset Management, as well as a shared confidence in the long-term value of the Equilibrium project as a whole. With this step, the Equilibrium office complex is transferred in its entirety to an investor that understands both its quality and its potential, ensuring continuity, stability, and long-term value for tenants and the wider Equilibrium community,” mentioned Gabriel Precup, Legal and Transaction Director for Skanska’s commercial development business unit in CEE.
With this transaction, Gránit Asset Management further strengthens its international real estate portfolio as well as its presence in Central and Eastern Europe: the deal is fully aligned with its so-called 5B strategy, a regional investment approach focused on the consistent development of a portfolio of sustainable, premium-quality office buildings across the markets of Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade, Vienna, and Bratislava.
”This transaction perfectly validates the success of our strategy: we can acquire the most attractive and state-of-the-art office buildings in the region, thereby providing our investors with direct access to high-quality, value-preserving real estate assets with stable income-generating potential. Our close cooperation with Skanska was a key factor in the success of the project, and we aim to continue pursuing similarly high-standard, joint value creation in the future,” said Álmos Mikesy, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Granit Asset Management.
Equilibrium 2 is currently almost 50 percent leased, with tenants spanning a wide range of industries and company sizes. Eximprod Grup, Henkel, Intero Properties, and Sanofi have already joined the Equilibrium community and will be followed by other major names in various industries. Ongoing interest and leasing momentum reflect the property’s quality and location, providing an inclusive environment where diverse organisations can thrive.
“The decision to divest the full complex reflects our business model in Skanska, worldwide: develop high-quality, future-ready workplaces, grow them to maturity together with our partners and communities, and then entrust their next chapter to long‑term owners who share our vision. This is not simply a real estate transaction – it is the continuation of a city‑making effort that blends placemaking, sustainability, and resilient design with a people‑first approach to operations. Keeping the campus under a single ownership helps preserve its identity, fosters cohesive asset management, and supports the vibrant community that has grown around it,” said Aurelia Luca, Executive Vice President of Operations in Hungary and Romania at Skanska Commercial Development in CEE.
Throughout the sale process, Skanska was advised by Peli Partners for legal consultancy, Forvis-Mazars Romania for financial and accounting advisory, and Ana-Maria Notingher for tax consultancy. Intermediation services on Skanska’s behalf were provided by Colliers.
Granit Asset Management received legal advisory services from Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen, Schoenherr Hetényi Attorneys at Law, technical advisory services from Optim, financial and tax advisory services from TPA Romania, and commercial advisory services from Grandum Real Estate.
