Headquarters

Budapest Bank Tower, 190 VÁCI

Budapest, Hungary Budapest Bank / GE Capital Commissioned
Architects Hani Rashid, Lise Anne Couture
Project Architects Jennifer Mujat-Kearns, Justine Groves
Design Team Greg Derrico, Erick Carcamo, Ariane Stracke, Daniel Gillen, Andreas Singer
Assistants Alex Bulygin, Friederike v. Eichel, Allan Sorensen
Structural Engineer Buro Happold
MEP Engineer Atelier Ten
Facade Consultant Front Inc.
Lighting Design L'Observatoire International
Elevated dusk view of Budapest Bank Tower illuminated from within, its angular glass form rising above the historic Budapest streetscape with light trails

A contemporary corporate headquarters within Budapest's Váci Corridor — integrating institutional identity, flexible office planning, and an active urban interface through a disciplined facade of high-performance glazing that responds to daylight conditions while establishing a refined presence in the city's primary business district.

Positioned along Budapest’s Váci Corridor — a boulevard defined by the contrast between 19th-century civic buildings and the rapid commercial development of the post-transition era — the 190 Váci Street headquarters was conceived as a modern workplace environment that balances corporate identity with sensitivity to an evolving urban streetscape.

Workplace & Program

The architecture organizes office floors around efficient, adaptable workplace layouts that support evolving corporate needs while maximizing natural light and visual connectivity. A transparent ground-level lobby and public-facing retail spaces create an inviting urban edge, reinforcing the building’s relationship to the surrounding commercial corridor.

Facade & Performance

The facade design balances clarity and performance through a disciplined grid and high-performance glazing system that responds to daylight conditions while establishing a refined architectural identity. The building’s massing and material articulation contribute to the contemporary skyline of the Váci business district.

Corporate Identity

The headquarters positions Budapest Bank within a modern corporate environment that reflects both institutional stability and forward-looking workplace design.