Skanska has completed the sale of Equilibrium 2, the second building within its Equilibrium office complex in northern Bucharest, to the Magyar Posta Takarék Real Estate Investment Fund (MPTIA), a public real estate investment fund managed by Gránit Asset Management and backed by more than 40,000 investors.
With this transaction, MPTIA now owns both Equilibrium 1 and Equilibrium 2, consolidating a portfolio of two high-quality regional office assets with long-term income-generation potential. The deal further underscores Gránit Asset Management’s continued confidence in Skanska-developed real estate products across Central and Eastern Europe.
Completed in the final quarter of 2022, Equilibrium 2 offers approximately 20,000 square meters of premium leasable office space across 11 floors. The building was designed with a strong focus on sustainability, inclusivity, and advanced digital connectivity, reflecting the evolving requirements of modern occupiers.
Located at the entrance to the Floreasca–Barbu Văcărescu submarket—one of Bucharest’s most dynamic business districts—the Equilibrium complex has become a landmark development in the northern part of the capital. The project includes around 3,500 square meters of accessible green spaces for tenants and the surrounding community, providing outdoor working areas, social spaces, and relaxation zones aimed at supporting employee well-being and a balanced lifestyle.
The building’s sustainability and performance credentials are reflected in multiple international certifications. These include LEED Platinum for energy and water efficiency, Access4You Silver for inclusive design accommodating users with diverse mobility, sensory, or cognitive needs, and WiredScore Platinum for operational buildings, validating the high performance of its digital connectivity and technical infrastructure.
“The sale of Equilibrium 2 represents a natural continuation of the partnership established through the successful sale of Equilibrium 1,” said Gabriel Precup, Legal and Transactions Director for Skanska Commercial Development in CEE. “It highlights the strategic alignment between Skanska and Gránit Asset Management, as well as our shared confidence in the long-term value of the project. Transferring the entire complex to a single investor ensures continuity and stability for the entire Equilibrium community.”
For Gránit Asset Management, the acquisition strengthens its international real estate portfolio and deepens its presence in Central and Eastern Europe. The transaction aligns with the company’s 5B strategy, a regional investment approach focused on building a consistent portfolio of sustainable, premium office properties across Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade, Vienna, and Bratislava.
“This transaction fully confirms the success of our strategy,” said Álmos Mikesy, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Gránit Asset Management. “We are able to acquire the most attractive and modern office buildings in the region, providing our investors with direct access to high-quality real estate assets that preserve value and generate stable income. Our close collaboration with Skanska was essential to the success of this project, and we intend to continue developing initiatives of the same caliber together.”
Equilibrium 2 is currently nearly 50 percent leased and hosts a diverse tenant mix, including multinational companies such as Henkel and Sanofi, alongside significant local players such as Eximprod Grup and Intero Properties. Market interest in the project highlights its ability to meet the needs of organizations across different sectors and sizes, offering a modern, flexible, and future-ready working environment.
“The decision to sell the entire complex reflects Skanska’s global business model,” said Aurelia Luca, Executive Vice President of Operations for Hungary and Romania at Skanska Commercial Development in CEE. “We develop modern and sustainable workplaces, stabilize them together with our partners and communities, and then transfer them to investors who share our vision. This is not just a real estate transaction—it is the continuation of an urban development effort that combines placemaking, sustainability, resilient design, and a people-centered approach. Keeping Equilibrium under a single owner helps preserve its identity and supports the vibrant community that has already formed around it.”
During the sale process, Skanska was advised by Peli Partners (legal), Forvis-Mazars Romania (financial and accounting), Ana-Maria Notingher (tax), and Colliers (brokerage). Gránit Asset Management received legal advice from Nestor Nestor Diculescu Kingston Petersen and Schoenherr Hetényi Attorneys at Law, technical consultancy from Optim, financial and tax advisory from TPA Romania, and commercial consultancy from Grandum Real Estate.
The transaction marks another significant milestone in Bucharest’s office market, highlighting continued investor appetite for high-quality, sustainable office assets in key Central and Eastern European business hubs.
