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Part of the vibrant district of the city since its building in 1923-1924, the palace holds the signature of the Architect Paul Smărăndescu, one of the most prolific architects of the XXth century in Romania. In about the same period with erecting the building at 7 Matei Millo Street, Paul Smărăndescu has planned other architectural monuments such as Palatul Societății Astra Română (Rosetti Square), Palatul Dacia România (Magheru Boulevard) or Palatul Societății Creditul Rural (Brătianu Boulevard/Doamnei Street). The intense activity of the area has lead to the development of this property as a real business center of those times. The area limited by Calea Victoriei, Regina Elisabeta Boulevard (as called today) and Cișmigiu Park included the offices of the most important press offices and printing houses in the country, such as Adevărul or Universul. The latter has established its headquarters into another impressive building signed by Arch. Paul Smărăndescu at 23 Brezoianu St.. In the same time, the importance of the district has driven the erecting of the Palatul Telefoanelor, 1931-1933, being the first major modernist building in town, only few steps away from 7 Matei Millo St. The '30 years represented a consolidation period for the notoriety of the building from 7 Matei Millo St. as a true business center with occupants such as the Letea Paper Factory, an advertising agency (Rador Orient Radio), a tiles factory (Salzberg&Gronen), the Brătianu Wines, the Bukarest Post Newspaper, as well as the offices of various free lancers such as engineers and doctors. Although along time the area has changes its occupants, still, the location in the heart of Bucharest has allowed it to maintain its attractivity over years. Universul Palace has been consolidated and became a hub with tenants from various creative industries. In the next vicinity, on the former address of the National Theather, a successful hotel concept has been implemented - Novotel, and 2021 will mark the delivery of two important buildings on the offices market - Matei Millo and Tandem. Currently, the former Palace of Letea Factory has a versatile character so that the 2,700 sqm could be converted into residential spaces for the urban lifestyle aficionados, into offices for those that would like to remain connected to the city life, or could be turned into a hotel. The space layout, as well as the access allow various partition solutions and use of the space. There is already a project prepared that comes along with the relevant valid building permit.

Historical monument of class B, the building in Calea Plevnei encompasses a special architectural and historical value, thus being a reference of the past cultural life of Bucharest. The house was built in 1906 under the command of Ioan Clinciu, a renowned history professor. Born in 1864 in Poarta-Bran, Făgăraș county, in a poor family, he dedicated his childhood and youth to studying, facing many difficulties, detailed in his autobiography written in 1936. In 1883, he crossed the border slipping through the mountains, from Bran to Sinaia, in order to enroll in the Higher Normal School in Bucharest, where Alexandru Odobescu was director at that time. Professor Clinciu began his teaching career in 1889, when Gheorghe Lazăr was just a gymnasium that operated in the courtyard of St. Gheorghe Old church. In 1892, he founded, along with Gh. Popa-Lisseanu, his brother-in-law, Clinciu-Popa Boys Institute. This represented for 24 years one of the capital's elite educational establishments, under the French-Romanian High school. In politics, Clinciu was president of the Association of Secondary Teachers, then he became deputy and senator, first in the Conservative-Democratic party, then in the Romanian National party. In his autobiography, Professor Clinciu proudly recalls: I built a house in Bucharest, a villa in Bran and a wine cellar admired by many in Vadu Săpat. The house in Bucharest displays the refinement of the Art Nouveau style specific to the beginning of the 20th century, a mirror of La Belle Époque. The building with ground floor, first floor and attic has a slender figure, completed by a bow-window on the corner. The doors and windows bear Art Nouveau features, with curved, fluid profiles, crowned by stucco ornaments, details that offer an unquestioning elegance of the exterior. Inside, there are still preserved original elements, testimonies of the past bourgeois life of Bucharest: imposing carved wooden staircase, made by one of the most important workshops of the time, at Interlaken (Switzerland), terracotta stoves with carefully decorated tiles, ornamental stuccoes on the ceilings. The main entrance is grand, marked by a porch with a painted ceiling, delimited by the main hall through doors with rounded profiles of carved wood, with windows sandblasted in the Art Nouveau manner. Calea Plevnei from the former Livedea Gospod / St. Constantine slum hosted numerous homes for teachers and intellectuals, often built with their personal means, including the house where the poet George Coșbuc lived for the last years of his life (at no. 40). At the present no. 72 is the home of Gh. Popa-Lisseanu (1866-1945), brother-in-law of the reputed professor Clinciu, historian, philologist and archeologist. After more than 110 years since its construction, this architectural jewel can be brought back to life through a substantially restoration. An important advantage is the large area of the land and its layout, which generates real potential for further real estate development.

Live Above It All: Experience Unmatched Luxury in this Exquisite Penthouse with Breathtaking Views. The pinnacle of luxury living is a contemporary penthouse with cutting-edge fixtures and finishes in Primaverii area. This luxurious residence's expansive living areas give stunning views of the city skyline and surrounding foliage. You will be welcomed into the penthouse by spacious entryway with high ceilings, modern flooring, and exquisite lighting fixtures that create a warm, inviting atmosphere. With floor-to-ceiling windows, the living room is naturally lit, highlighting the designer furnishings and décor to create an open-plan living room that is both beautiful and stunning. In the kitchen, you'll find state-of-the-art appliances, custom cabinetry, and plenty of counter space. You'll be able to entertain your guests with ease as they sip on cocktails at the breakfast bar. The bedrooms are elegantly designed providing the perfect retreat for relaxation and rest. The master suite features a king-size bed, a walk-in closet, and a spa-like bathroom with a walk-in shower&sauna. Each bedroom has its own en-suite bathroom, ensuring maximum privacy and comfort. For those who like to stay active, the penthouse also has a private gym in the bedroom area that is outfitted with the most up-to-date exercise equipment, enabling you to maintain your fitness level without ever leaving the luxury of your home. This penthouse is close to some of the city's best places for dining, coffe shops and entertainment locations. Having modern finishes, designer furniture, a private gym, and stunning views, this penthouse is the epitome of luxury and style and is located in the center of the upmarket Primaverii neighborhood.

Standing proudly in central Bucharest, this exceptional property was once the residence of an outstanding intellectual family - the Teodoreanu family. The family's origins stretch far beyond the 1848 Revolution, and included both famous lawyers and engineers with spectacular lives. All three sons of the Teodoreanu family were at the front in the war that gave birth to Greater Romania, but they remained emotionally attached to the property, so Alexandru, one of them would buy back the building. At the same time, the family name is closely linked to Romanian culture, Ionel Teodoreanu leaving a strong mark on the Romanian literary landscape through his evocative writings of childhood and adolescence. With a rich history and remarkable architecture, this property was even the scene of famous moments contained in the wonderful trilogy La Medeleni. Being a home full of inspiration and creation, the residence itself has been both witness to events and moments full of life, and the focal point of the existence of the family members so that they have also acquired colour and character under the pen of Ionel Teodoreanu's talent. Built in 1912 in a period of economic prosperity typical of the Belle Epoque, this residence is much more than a living space - it is a cultural testimony to a remarkable period in Romanian history. This building preserves a fragment of the atmosphere of inter-war Bucharest, perhaps the most flourishing period of Great Romania. The residence was also built with rigour, with a view to its durability and longevity for future generations

Standing proudly in central Bucharest, this exceptional property was once the residence of an outstanding intellectual family - the Teodoreanu family. The family's origins stretch far beyond the 1848 Revolution, and included both famous lawyers and engineers with spectacular lives. All three sons of the Teodoreanu family were at the front in the war that gave birth to Greater Romania, but they remained emotionally attached to the property, so Alexandru, one of them would buy back the building. At the same time, the family name is closely linked to Romanian culture, Ionel Teodoreanu leaving a strong mark on the Romanian literary landscape through his evocative writings of childhood and adolescence. With a rich history and remarkable architecture, this property was even the scene of famous moments contained in the wonderful trilogy La Medeleni. Being a home full of inspiration and creation, the residence itself has been both witness to events and moments full of life, and the focal point of the existence of the family members so that they have also acquired colour and character under the pen of Ionel Teodoreanu's talent. Built in 1912 in a period of economic prosperity typical of the Belle Epoque, this residence is much more than a living space - it is a cultural testimony to a remarkable period in Romanian history. This building preserves a fragment of the atmosphere of inter-war Bucharest, perhaps the most flourishing period of Great Romania. The residence was also built with rigour, with a view to its durability and longevity for future generations.

Standing proudly in central Bucharest, this exceptional property was once the residence of an outstanding intellectual family - the Teodoreanu family. The family's origins stretch far beyond the 1848 Revolution, and included both famous lawyers and engineers with spectacular lives. All three sons of the Teodoreanu family were at the front in the war that gave birth to Greater Romania, but they remained emotionally attached to the property, so Alexandru, one of them would buy back the building. At the same time, the family name is closely linked to Romanian culture, Ionel Teodoreanu leaving a strong mark on the Romanian literary landscape through his evocative writings of childhood and adolescence. With a rich history and remarkable architecture, this property was even the scene of famous moments contained in the wonderful trilogy La Medeleni. Being a home full of inspiration and creation, the residence itself has been both witness to events and moments full of life, and the focal point of the existence of the family members so that they have also acquired colour and character under the pen of Ionel Teodoreanu's talent. Built in 1912 in a period of economic prosperity typical of the Belle Epoque, this residence is much more than a living space - it is a cultural testimony to a remarkable period in Romanian history. This building preserves a fragment of the atmosphere of inter-war Bucharest, perhaps the most flourishing period of Great Romania. The residence was also built with rigour, with a view to its durability and longevity for future generations.

Welcome to the epitome of elegance and sophistication in the heart of Bucharest's historical Dacia area. Nestled in this prestigious location, just a stone's throw away from the iconic Romana Square, lies an exquisite classical furnished apartment offering a generous interior living space. Upon entering this timeless residence, you are greeted by a sense of grandeur and charm that transcends time. The meticulously preserved classical design elements take you on a journey through history, evoking a bygone era of opulence and refinement. Elaborate cornices, ornate moldings, and beautifully crafted wooden parquet flooring grace each room, ensuring an air of nobility in every corner. The spacious living area exudes an aura of tranquility and warmth, boasting an abundance of natural light filtering through large windows, enhancing the allure of the graceful interiors. Adjacent to the living space, a well-appointed dining area invites you to host intimate gatherings or lavish dinner parties. The enchanting ambiance is further elevated by the presence of a charming fireplace, evoking a sense of coziness on cooler evenings. The property also comprises an garage with access from the courtyard, in sole proprietorship and a terrace with access from the back yard. This classical apartment in Dacia area, Bucharest, is a true gem in the city's historical tapestry.

Penthouse with 3 bedrooms and 3 terraces, located in the heart of the Capital, just a few dozen meters away from Calea Victoriei and in the immediate vicinity of Lascar Catargiu Boulevard. This penthouse apartment has a completely different feature compared to any similar unit in the area: a rooftop terrace with direct access from the apartment, with space specially designed for a jacuzzi and a 360 panoramic view and privacy, reaching the maximum heigh regime of the immediately nearby area. The penthouse has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms at it is first level, two of which are en-suite. Access to the main terrace of the first level is from the living area, open-space, and the level heigh is higher than usual, reaching approx. 4m. One of the bedrooms also has access to the main terrace, facing north, east, and west. Another bedroom with the terrace and en-suite bathroom is south facing and the 3 rd bedroom also has its own balcony. Access to the rooftop terrace is made directly from the apartment, and the view is spectacular, over the Bvd. Lascar Catargiu and Ghe. Manu street. The images are for presentation purposes and the finishes can be done either by the future owner or for free, by the developer, based on the buyers finishing option. As it is a restored and refurbished Art Deco building, the parking spaces can only be rented, in the basement of the adjacent building. Photo Tudor Prisecaru .

Exclusive property, composed of 4 distinct units, with Smart Home system and luxury finishes. The renewed city is the city that lives again, more vibrant and eager for affirmation than ever. This is the expression of a new generation that does not indulge and for whom sacrifice is crowned by the reward of abundant living. There is nothing wrong with luxury, just as there is nothing wrong with an olive wreath, as a result of a toil, sometimes a lifetime, and as a symbol of tranquility and peace, in a neighborhood that is reinventing itself, in proximity to the legislative center, long and more recently, the religious center of the country. The building is composed of 4 units, as follows: two duplex apartments, with 7 rooms and 3 bathrooms each, one of which with its own courtyard, dividing the ground floor, floors and attic, and a 2-room apartment and a studio apartment, at the high mezzanine level, with natural ventilation and sufficient light. The restoration of the property, built in the 2000s, involved its complete renovation, using up-to-date techniques and luxury finishes, including: marble and hard wood floors, Gira and Bang & Olufsen Smart House system, bathrooms equipped exclusively with sanitary ware Devon & Devon Gold, with 22k gold plated taps. The location, equipment and attention to details are essential elements of an exclusive property that crowns a future residence or headquarters that reflects luxury, in the complexity of its facets. The property can be sold as a whole or unit by unit, depending on the requirement. *The price includes VAT

Located on Dinicu Golescu Boulevard, The Villa with Gorgons is one of the few buildings from the beginning of the 20th century that has been preserved on this important artery of Bucharest. The building was built in 1913 and bears the signature of Ion D. Berindey, one of the most famous and prolific Romanian architects of the first three decades of the 20th century. Among the 29 works classified as historical monuments of Ion D. Berindey are the Gheorghe Grigore Cantacuzino Palace (today the headquarters of the George Enescu National Museum and the Romanian Composers Union), the George G. Assan House (today the House of Scientists), Palace of the Journalists' Union (today the Very Small Theatre). The Villa with Gorgons was built as Colonel Andreescu's private residence as explained by Revista Poporului, a newspaper of the time, which emphasizes how a good architect can with a modest amount easily obtain a completely satisfactory construction from the aesthetic and comfortable point of view. From an aesthetic point of view, the building is tributary to the romantic style and has as a distinctive sign the gorgonles, sculptures that decorate the facade. Gorgons are taken from Greek culture where symbols on doors, walls, windows, floors and shields were intended to protect the ancient Greeks from evil. In terms of use, the villa is truly versatile and can be set up as a home, office space or a bohemian restaurant. Located on a land area of ​​309 square meters, with a footprint of 101 square meters, Vila cu Gorgone is a slim building, with a D+D+1E+M height regime. The spaces are generous and balanced on levels. The ground floor and first floor have three rooms each and spacious entrance halls. The rooms have wide windows and are bright. The same generous space also exists in the mezzanine, and the attic is open space and perfect for a bohemian design. The villa has two access ways: one pedestrian and another for car access. The building is strengthened and the facade is completely restored. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru, Alex Canjea.

An ensemble of historic houses located in the Jewish quarter of the Capital, more precisely on Romulus Street, which became a historical monument representative of the local cultural heritage, built for Colonel Teodor Vera, commander of the Howitzer Regiment, fighter of the Romanian army in the war for Romania's unifying 1916-1919, in the battles of Mărăști and Mărășești. Romulus Street, in the former Lucaci slum, is one of the most important historical streets in Bucharest, which still preserves the scent of the past. Here, in 1867, next to the house of Hermann I. Rieber, the first Rieber carriage factory was founded, which would later become a luxury car factory. Whether they lived in sumptuous villas built in the pre-war period, or in chic blocks of flats built between the two world wars, over time personalities such as Ionel Teodoreanu, M.I. Demetrescu, Anton Pann, Eugen Lovinescu, George Vraca, Ionescu Gion. Here we meet two architectural styles that form a mixed, composed of two houses built in stages, on a plot of 1,030 sqm, the main body in French neoclassical architectural style, built in 1888, and the secondary body in neo-Romanian architectural style, built in 1929 according to the plans of the architect Grigore Cerchez. The architecture of the buildings was well preserved, the architectural elements were restored after the original ones in the 2000s, preserving the geometry, texture and color of the facades, windows, doors and all the particular elements. At present, the general configuration of the ensemble represents a good opportunity for many types of activities through the multitude of access roads, both from the street and from the courtyard, the generous spaces of the rooms, the height of the ceilings and the practical compartments. The main building, built in French neoclassical style, with a height of GF + M, has an area of ​​708 sqm, and consists of 14 rooms, 2 kitchens, 5 bathrooms and 4 access doors. Decorated at the main entrance, built in rezalit, with massive Corinthian columns and continuing with the door and window frames, rich in triangles and caryatids, the main building is the point of attraction of the ensemble. The secondary building, built in 1929 in neo-Romanian style, according to the plans of the architect Grigore Cerchez, with a height of Ug + Gf + 1F + At and an area of ​​577 sqm, consists of 17 rooms, 2 kitchens, 7 bathrooms and 4 access doors. It also has a basement on 3 levels, one of which is arranged with a wine cellar. The entire basement benefits from natural ventilation, has a usable area of ​​77 sqm, and consists of a wine cellar, 5 storage rooms grouped on separate spaces. The general condition of the interior is good, with finishes such as carved solid wood doors, 2 m high windows with wooden joinery and double glazing, velux windows in the attic, marble floors, air conditioning, monitoring and alarm system 24h, internal cabling for own servers. There is independent metering for water, electricity and gas on each building, heating system with its own boiler, radiators with thermostat and temperature control on areas. The free yard with an area of ​​491 sqm, paved and equipped with night lighting system, is composed of two fragments with street access and a separate inner courtyard. The layout of the main courtyard allows the parking of up to 12 cars. This historic ensemble offers many opportunities in terms of future destinations, in the sense that it can be converted into a medical clinic, currently partly rented by a clinic, a restaurant, boutique hotel, various office activities, representation, showroom, or in a mixed-purpose, residential and business purpose at the same time. Photo: Gabriel Ghizdavu

The building is a small jewel, richly decorated and preserving a classic elegance and the distinction of the era in which it was built. The archives mention that in 1911 the house belonged to a certain lieutenant Ionescu about whom today we don't know much, only the essential - he was a man of taste. The building is a former private residence with a low height regime but it offers sufficient and intelligently designed space for the needs of a modern family or company. Until recently, the Austrian Consulate functioned in the building. There are pilasters with capitals that guard the bay window both inside and outside in the living area; they are also found, though with reduced height, as decorative pillars of the entrance porch. The semicircle is the geometric figure chosen to complement and sweeten the straight lines of the window boxes and blazons on the facade; it is found at the bay window, at the windows facing the street and in the double-arched pediment. The double doors at the entrance complement the classic style of the building with decorative garlands and paneling. The windows are high, and the window casing adds an extra touch of elegance; the same role is played by the small iron decorations that serve as fasteners for downspouts. The ground floor is located on a high basement and this lends it presence. Inside, the building requires renovation work but it promises to reward you with spaces with personality that still preserve, in some rooms, the original parquet flooring and stoves with beautiful ironwork. The upper floor is not fully visible from the front; it reveals itself on the side, where there is also a secondary entrance to the building. The unfurnished attic can be lofted as a storage space. The area still retains many buildings from the end of the 19th century, which gives it a bohemian air and guarantees protection from an urban planning point of view. Some of the buildings have been restored and many others are waiting for their chance at a new life. The centrality of the area invites commercial investment in both office space and commercial units and makes it attractive for future developments. For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only For development purposes only Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2023 Imagery ©2023 , CNES / Airbus, Maxar Technologies Terms of Use Report a map error This page can't load Google Maps correctly. Do you own this website? OK

Innovative concept of vertical urban living, with minimalist architecture. The „Philip” Townhouse is part of a residential project that brings urban regeneration to front. The concept of this residential project integrates modern architecture in an urban landscape where the French influence architectural styles, such as the classicized eclectic and the later emerged Art Deco intertwine. If we were to transpose this elegant villa into the scent of a perfume, it would be named Attitude. The enclave created by the layout of the project resembles a small intimate entrance, characteristic of the streets in the ultra-central area of the Capital. The project, authorized and with a completion date for the second part of 2024, will include 5 townhouse type villas with spaces designed to surprise with utility and provide the necessary comfort for an urban and dynamic lifestyle. The attention to detail is found in every aspect and is the mark of a developer and architects with numerous projects, that decorate the city with splendid modern facets of the new Little Paris. The previous projects are appreciated and built to high standards, both in terms of the quality of the execution and the materials used, as well as through the characteristics that meet the demands of European standards for new residential buildings. The design of this project includes intimate private terraces and gardens, large glazed spaces that make light abound in rooms arranged with an unusual sense of space. The underground parking lots, with individual access to each of the houses, complete the landscape of a modern home. The villa`s layout can combine intimacy created by a well-thought disposal of the windows with functional interior spatial design. One of the assets of this property is the intimate terrace designed on the 1st floor which will also have a future summer kitchen, delightful for the hot summer nights. The Phillip townhouse villa can be purchased completed at the grey stage, for the price of 569,500 euros, plus VAT, or with the interior finishes completed, at the price of 596,500 euros, plus VAT. Two underground parking spaces and a storage space are included in the price. Note: the renderings are for presentation purpose only. The project is under construction and due to be finished in the 2nd part of 2024.

Townhouse Irina is part of a residential project that brings urban regeneration forward. The concept of this residential project integrates modern architecture into an urban landscape in which French-influenced architectural styles such as classicist eclecticism and the later Art Deco style are interwoven. If we were to translate this cosy villa into the scent of a perfume, it would be called Belle. The enclave created by the design resembles a small, intimate entrance characteristic of the streets of the ultra-central area of the capital. The project, authorised and due for completion in the second half of 2024, will comprise 5 townhouse-style villas, with spaces designed to surprise with their utility and offer the comfort required for a dynamic urban lifestyle. Attention to detail is in every aspect and is the hallmark of a developer and architects with numerous projects, who are decorating the city with splendid modern facets of the new Little Paris. Previous projects are appreciated and built to high standards, both in terms of the quality of workmanship and materials used, as well as features that meet the requirements of European standards for new residential buildings. The design of this project includes intimate private terraces and gardens, large glazed spaces that allow light to flood into rooms designed with an unusual sense of space. Underground parking, with individual access to each of the houses, completes the landscape of a modern home. The townhouse villa Irina can be purchased completed in the grey stage, at a price of 585,000 euros plus VAT, or with the interior finishes completed, at a price of 615,000 euros plus VAT. Included in the price are two underground parking spaces and a storage space. Note: the renderings are for presentation purposes only. The project is under construction and is due to be completed in the second part of 2024.

The buildings in the Old Center incite, attract, tempt; we stare at the facades trying to take in everything with our eyes and hope that a heavy door opens, a window with the curtain drawn to see, understand, discern the mystery of these merchant houses that make up the Old City. At number 27 is one of these, large and stylish enough to attract attention and give rise to curiosities. Its French-influenced facade features the typical first-floor wide wrought-iron balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows, and false balconies/balustrades on the second floor. The attic has elegant arched protective gables. The ground floor is a commercial space – traces of the bar can still be seen and echoes of recent laughters can be heard. It is a high space, about 92 square meters; an additional level was built on its side. On the upper floors there are rooms and bathrooms - on the 1st floor we find 6 rooms of 8-30 sqm and 5 bathrooms; the 2nd floor has 6 rooms with surfaces between 7 and 32 m plus 5 sanitary groups and passage spaces. The high and functional bridge measures 391 sq m. Each floor has its own individual cadastral number. The basement also adds ample space, the function of which remains to be explored through the lens of current regulations. There is also an inner courtyard. The apartments are accessed through a separate entrance from that of the commercial space. The building requires repair and renovation and can be converted into an apart-hotel, residential units or space for commercial and cultural activities. An old street of the city, Smârdan street appeared in the 17th century, being known a century later as Uliţa Târgului din Năuntru, then in the 19th century as The bridge that goes from the Old Court to the Şerban Vodă Inn, German or German Street It was called Smârdan after the war of independence. Not far from the property, at number 39, was the old Hotel Concordia in whose room 5 Alexandru Ioan's double election was decided on January 23, 1859. In the villa at number 27 we know that in 1927 Anette Horoviceanu was making haute couture creations parisiennes and in 1938 the Gla Company operated Trade ind. and the representative Electrical items, offices, Electro-Technical - Electrotechnical, enterprises; Romanian Technical Warehouse - Technical Offices, Company Flă. Ind. and Rep. Central heating. Sources: https://turistinbucurestiro.blogspot.com/2014/02/strada-smardan.html Photo: Tudor Prisecaru.

Located nearby the elegant Carol I Park, in one of the most distinguished areas of the capital, this restored villa has a fairy-tale-like name- the house with pomegranates- inspired by the Art Nouveau paintings embellishing the cornice. The pomegranate is a symbol of virtue and wisdom, but also a sign of the importance of the family who once lived here. The refined peacock tail-shaped awning from the entrance, which, in time, became a symbol for the 19th-century Bucharest, catches the passerby’s eye unappealably. The property, located on a 212 square-meter land, is composed of two buildings that are connected. The first construction was built between 1870 and 1880 and was at that time one of the most stylish buildings in “Little Paris.” This building was initiated by a certain Sophie Steinfeld, member of the Steinfeld family, the owner of the property. The construction was part of the former Uranus District, one of the bohemian neighborhoods in Bucharest. The building received an extension in 1910-1920.In 2004 the property was purchased by an architect, directly from the heirs of Steinfeld family, and was extensively consolidated and restored to become today’s architectural gem. The property is located in a protected area, so that the restoration works took place in strict conditions. The structural walls have been consolidated and belt binding was used for the ground floor part, as well as fiber reinforced plaster. The two buildings are connected via a greenhouse that links the upper high floor to the old building’s attic. The attic’s volume is minimally modified in such a way that the facade’s fragility isn’t affected. The interior and exterior ornamentations have been largely recovered. Reproductions of old era paintings were used where the original painting on the cornice could not be recovered. There are several charming trees in the garden- an eight-meter birch, two magnolias and a pine tree. An 80 square-meter greenery oasis in the middle of the city. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru

The French Street connects Piata Unirii with Calea Victoriei; it appears in documents since 1649 when it was known as Curții Street; over time the name varies - one part of it was Podul cel Mare din Curtea Veche (1763), Podul Curtea Veche (1804) and Uliţa Curții Vechi (1854), the other - Uliţa cea Domnească in 1690 or Işlicarilor & Boiangiilor Street in 1804. Under Constantin Brâncoveanu the street becomes as long as we know it today. The French name comes from the time when the French consul resided on it. The street was also called Carol until 1947 and then 30th December. After the 1989 revolution, it became Iuliu Maniu and since 2007, when a boulevard was named after the politician, it has become French Street again. It is one of the first lit and paved streets in the city, but also the one that entered history as the place where the great fire of 1847 started, when over 2000 buildings disappeared; the fire broke out thanks to the son of a stolnic (local clerk) who played by shooting his father's gun into the thatched attic. On this historic street, at no. 58, in 1938, Schrems Broderie, a weaver, and Karmann I – Carol, a dentist, were operating (it seems that Lev Tolstoi lived at no. 12 in 1854 when accompanying the Russian troops to Wallachia). Today, at no. 58, there is an elegant building with tall glass sheets and wrought iron balustrades that rhythmically punctuate the facade; denticles, short half-columns and other vegetal and geometric elements complete it. The building has two commercial spaces on the ground floor and 14 apartments on the upper floors, with areas between 38-113 sqm. The attic (384 sqm) and the cellar (211 sqm) generously complement the surfaces. Access is allowed by four different stairs leading to the inner courtyard. Only one apartment is currently rented, the building being in need of repair and renovation works. The original corner stoves, paneling on the ceilings and double doors with glass windows are the only ones still fighting the fading today, stubbornly preserving the spirit of past eras. However, the potential is huge considering the positioning one minute away from the Manuc Inn; the building can become a boutique/apart-hotel or apartments for rent/resale, after consolidation. Photo: Tudor Prisecaru

Built in 1913 by merchant Ghiţă Popescu, the house on Speranţei street hides between its walls the charm of one of the central and chic streets of the capital. Located between Carol Boulevard and the Italian Street, it appears with this name in the city plans from the end of the nineteenth century. On this street there was the first home of Mihai Eminescu after his arrival in Bucharest in 1877. Ioan Slavici states that it was a spacious room with a wide anteroom in an old eighteenth-century house. From this street, the poet walked down to the editorial office of the conservative newspaper, Timpul, located on Calea Victoriei, writes Alexandru Ofrim in Old Streets of Nowadays Bucharest. And Mihai Eminescu is not the only important figure in the history of this area. The founder of the Romanian neurosurgery school, Dumitru Bagdasar, also lived on Speranţei Street. Unfortunately, the last decades have affected the elegance of the buildings in the area. However, the house of merchant Ghiţă Popescu is the exception. Nationalized after the 1960s, when owned by Dr. Elias Haim, the residence had over time landlords who have cherished it and who invested a lot in its conservation and restoration - a careful work that turned it into an architectural jewel today. The over 400 square meters of the property on Speranţei street, built on SB+GF+F+A, have recently undergone a meticulous renovation process. After a six-month work, under the coordination of the designer Irina Neacsu, the semi-basement has been transformed into what can be considered one of the most beautiful offices in Romania. Numerous pieces of personalized furniture, British accents in an eclectic setting, digitally drawn wallpapers and then printed on paper, the floor heating, are just a few of the elements that give uniqueness and charm to the property. In fact, it is a modern reinterpretation of a building dominated by classic architectural features specific to the beginning of the nineteenth century Bucharest. The modern terrace offers a wide panorama of the Armenian area of the capital, a landscape dominated by inter-war avant-garde, modernist buildings, along the Neo-Romanian and Eclectic style properties. The villa is available for rent as well.

TREE OF LIGHTS This property is a piece of art, design, project and execution supervised by Giugiaro Architettura, and can be translated as the imagine of nature embracing the life with light. The property is located near Victoriei square and Dorobanti area. Giugiaro Architettura was founded in 1995 as the architecture division of Italdesign Giugiaro, the group created by Giorgetto Giugiaro to provide services to the automotive industry and one of the international driving forces of creativity and innovation in its field. In 2003 Giugiaro Architettura has become an independent company and has quickly grown as a strategic business unit active in architectural and city planning, interior design and boat design. Over the years the company has enhanced its potential, developing architectural projects internationally at 360 degrees. The facade of the building is distinguished by a new concept: the symbiosis between architecture, technology and symbolic elements. The metal tree made of tubes with colored light embraces the five-level construction, the image being completed by a unique acoustic experience, thanks to the special sound architecture system that envelops the entire facade in the sound of music. The unique facade has been exhibited at international architectural design fairs, multi-scenario rgb backlit stainless steel tree, modern finishes and fittings, and a unique and exclusive concept of architecture and design. The building was designed to be perfectly adaptable to any type of activity. Inside the building can be functional office spaces, showrooms, bar and events, exclusive residential spaces. • Sound architecture system outside and on the terrace of the 3rd floor, with granite and marble speakers Carrara (omnidirectional sound effect) • Unique RGB interior lighting project, with various scenarios, accompanied by Swarovski luminaires and Zumtobel on the ground floor and basement and white light on the floors, with the possibility of dimming and changing a color temperature • High-performance Bose audio system in the basement and ground floor, including bathrooms • Projector and retractable screen hidden in the ceiling • Professional fully equipped stainless steel bar (refrigerators, dishwasher, ice machine, etc.) • Automated BMS system Fountains / water curtain with the possibility of scenography • Video-walls with the possibility of personalization • Finishes and natural materials inside: salt walls, stone, plant walls, sand carpet • Luminaire that allows natural light to penetrate to the basement Photo: Dan Călin

3-Bedroom apartment, located on the first floor of a luxury building in the heart of Primaverii neighborhood. This apartment is one of the few for sale in the most desirable and select residential area of the Capital. Ample spaces, well-thought division of space with separation of the day area from the sleep area, the refined design, penciled in deep blue shades combined with gray tones are the essential elements of a ready-to-move-in luxury home. Among the features that differentiate this apartment from similar ones are the fireplace with sitting area, natural ventilation for both bathrooms, and the reduced number of apartments on each level. The apartment is sold fully furnished, with two underground parking places included in the price. FOTO : DAN CALIN