Palazzo Dorottya Preliminary Outline Specification

Location

• Central location in the heart of Budapest’s shopping and commercial district north of Vorosmarty Square
• Located on the west side of the City 100m from the banks of the Danube
• Surrounded by three streets, Dorottya, Szende Pál, and Apáczai Csere János

Main Entrances

• The building forms a “U” shape enclosing a central landscaped courtyard.
• Entrances to the residential parts are from Dorottya Street and Apáczai Csere János Street through secure reception lobbies with 24 hour security surveillance.
• Each lobby is served by a stair and lift leading to floor lobbies from floor level 2 to 5.

Car Parking

• Residents have individual parking provided at basement level.
• Entrance to the car park is form Apáczai Csere János Street through a 24 hour manned secure gate.
• Each resident is invited to purchase one parking bay and a locked safe storage unit.
• Residential refuse is brought down to basement level by janitor who services each apartment level for refuse and other residential services

Lobbies and corridors

• Lobbies are served by a lift at each level, with access to refuse storage allocated to each apartment.
• Wide corridors give access to each apartment.

Apartment types

• Residential units are provided in various types ranging from:
• Studios
• Multiple bedroom single level apartments
• Multiple bedroom split level apartments
• Duplex multiple bedroom apartments
• Penthouse apartments

Apartment styles

• If ordered early residential units are provided in three styles to client’s order ranging from:
• Modern minimalist
• Modern classic
• Classic
• Base case style supplied as Modern Classic
• All fixtures and fittings described below refer to base case.

Ceiling heights

• Internal ceiling heights vary according to location and type of apartments. In general:
• Street perimeter ceiling heights 3.8m
• Inner courtyard ceiling heights 2.7m
• Double height penthouse ceiling heights 6.6m
• Double height conservatory ceiling heights 5.8m

Structure and Walls

• Main structural frame to building is in reinforced concrete frame and floor slabs
• Reinforced concrete floor slabs and dense masonry walls between apartments are treated with sound isolating material to provide high degree of privacy between floors.

Outer walls and roofs

• The outer perimeter walls of Palazzo Dorottya are restored and reinforced where necessary to modern standards.
• New double glazed powder coated timber windows replace to match existing historic patterns.
• Roofs are reconstructed new and clad in ceramic tiles and standing seam metal
• Double height roof glazing provides generous views from penthouse apartments

Inner courtyard

• The inner space is treated as a modern interpretation of the classical courtyards of the Austro-Hungarian era
• Apartments are given a wide range of glazing types, with double height windows and winter gardens admitting generous amount of natural light
• Apartments are provided with external balconies, terraces or winter gardens depending on type.
• Windows are made of powder coated metal frame construction with double-glazing.
• Prodema or similar manufacturer is used for the construction of sliding shutters of composite timber finish material.

Inner walls and ceilings

• Walls within apartments are constructed of lightweight masonry blockwork.
• Suspended ceilings within apartments are constructed of gypsum board of Knauf or equivalent ceiling system
• Other ceiling areas are concrete slabs with one finishing coat of plaster and skim

Internal doors and screens

• Main apartment doors, constructed in steel core and frames with high security multiple locking systems
• Internal apartment doors, constructed in solid core timber construction, painted or lacquered natural timber veneer with brushed stainless steel, Dormer or equivalent ironmongery

Kitchens

• Kitchens fittings custom designed and custom made to high standard in style
• Countertops in corian, marble or granite
• Cupboards, in veneered timber, or painted lacquered high gloss or silk matt finish
• Opening and sliding mechanisms in Hafele or equivalent stainless steel fittings
• Kitchens supplied with Zanussi/Whirlpool/Miele or equivalent fitted cooker, oven, ventilators and dishwasher
• Brushed stainless steel mixer taps supplied by Hans Grohe or equivalent

Bathrooms

• Bathrooms custom designed and custom made to high standard in style of client’s choice
• Vanity tops in corian, marble or granite
• Cupboards, in veneered timber, or painted lacquered high gloss or silk matt finish
• Opening and sliding mechanisms in Hafele or equivalent stainless steel fittings
• Sanitary elements, such as baths, WC/Bidets, shower units, and screens, supplied by Vitra/Villeroy&Boch or equivalent
• Brushed stainless steel mixer taps and shower units supplied by Hans Grohe or equivalent

Floors

• Main lobbies and circulation areas outside apartments in marble or granite tiles.
• Apartment interiors generally in custom made 15-25mm thick solid hardwood parquet or strip flooring on concrete screed.
• Bathrooms, WCs, showers and storage areas in marble, granite or high quality ceramic tiling on concrete screed.
• Kitchen areas in marble, granite or high quality ceramic tiling or concrete screed.
• External balconies and terraces, in hardwood timber decking on ceramic tiling and concrete screed

Walls

• Main lobbies and circulation areas outside apartments in gypsum plaster and skim, and quality panelling in selected areas.
• Masonry block walls separating apartments are finished with gypsum plaster skim and three coats of Dulux or equivalent paint system
• Internal apartment walls are finished in gypsum plaster and skim with three coats of Dulux or equivalent emulsion paint.

Ceilings

• Suspended ceilings in main lobbies and circulation areas outside apartments in gypsum plaster and skim and three coats of Dulux or equivalent paint system.
• Concrete ceilings separating apartments and other internal ceilings are finished with gypsum plaster skim and three coats of Dulux or equivalent paint system.
• Suspended ceilings where provided are finished with gypsum plaster skim and three coats of Dulux or equivalent paint system.

Heating

• Main source of heating is gas powered central boiler supplying whole residential block
• Alternative solar panel sources utilised to minimise the usage of hot water supplies from the central system
• High levels of insulation to minimise heat loss.
• Use of solar spaces such as winter gardens and conservatories to supplement heat supply to some apartment types
• Thermostatically controlled heating supplied to each apartment through concealed heated pipe systems in ceilings.

Cooling

• Main source of cooling is central cooling towers supplying whole residential block.
• External shading and shutters to minimise heat gain in summer time.
• Cooling supplied to each apartment through concealed chilled pipe systems in ceilings.
• Extra cooling provided in ceiling mounted concealed fan-coil units to special order

Ventilation

• Apartments naturally ventilated via operable windows and doors.
• Enclosed areas such as inner lobbies, bathrooms and kitchens supplied with fresh air from vertical duct systems
• Bathrooms, WCs and kitchens supplied with forced mechanical ventilation through main roof.

Electrics

• Central video entry phone connected to external door at street level, and to 24 hour security desk
• Switches and socket gear supplied by Vimar or equivalent manufacturer for base style
• All habitable rooms in apartments are supplied with double sockets in every wall, cable TV, telephone and ethernet connections for internet access,
• Living rooms supplied with four extra double power sockets, located in selected media wall area.
• Bathrooms, WCs and showers supplied with power sockets, for hairdryers and shavers
• Apartments supplied with AV and alarm system wiring* to client’s special order.

Lighting

• Lights to lobbies and corridors supplied by Modulor or equivalent manufacturer
• Apartment hallways and corridors supplied with central ceiling sources and up lighters supplied by buyer.
• All bedrooms in apartments are supplied with central ceiling lighting source location, and two wall supplies, switched at wall, for free standing lights supplied by buyer.
• Living rooms supplied with central ceiling source locations over dining and living area and four wall supplies, switched at wall, for free standing lights supplied by buyer.
• Bathrooms, WCs and showers supplied with two central ceiling lighting locations.
• Vanity units supplied with mirror lighting location switched at wall.
• Automated central lighting controls supplied to buyers special order if requested