Medical Ortovit Office Building
A new B+GF+4F office building in Bucharest's Titulescu district, with a dual façade of exposed brick and white render, built on the site of an older building.
Located in the Titulescu district, near Victoriei Square and Banu Manta Boulevard, the Medical Ortovit office building was built on the site of an older building demolished in early 2021.
History of the site
Mihail Vâlsan bequeathed the building at 6 Miron Costin Street to the Royal Romanian Geographical Society in memory of his son, the geographer George Vâlsan, a member of the Romanian Academy who died at the age of 50. It was intended as a dormitory for geography students, but this never materialised because of the Communist regime.
Architecture
The new B+GF+4F building has a minimalist design and a façade based on a dual concept, drawing on classic contrasts of modern aesthetics: old/new, black/white, light/dark. The exposed brick lends warmth to the volume, while the white half captures and redirects the light. The arrangement of the windows creates distinct visual registers and emphasises the building's verticality.
The rationally planned interiors are intended for offices and storage.
Execution
The works were completed in September 2022. The team managed high volatility in material prices and the logistical constraints of a narrow site.
