Archinect has received new photos of Foster + Partners' now in-use MOL Group corporate headquarters tower in Budapest following a public opening that took place in the Hungarian capital earlier this spring. The building's interiors were designed by Berlin-based architecture studio Kinzo Architekten.

The tower was inaugurated in December and is the tallest structure in Hungary, topping out at 469 feet and 28 floors. It joins F+P’s Varso Tower design in Poland, now the EU’s tallest building, as two record-setting constructions that were completed last year. The firm says it is part of their focus to design office spaces that meet contemporary demands from workers and environmental advocates.

In terms of sustainability, the low and zero-carbon technology offerings include a 900-panel rooftop photovoltaic array, ground source heat pumps, greywater recycling, and a state-of-the-art rainwater harvesting system. Heating and cooling provided by a radiant panel system work to maximize the indoor environmental quality for users.

An Activity-Based Workplace (ABW) is made possible for occupants through flexible floor spaces. Finally, greenspaces, including skygardens and a public garden on the uppermost floor, serve as a “social catalyst” for the company’s 2,500+ employees.

Nigel Dancey, the Head of Studio for Foster + Partners, said: “This is a landmark project for several reasons, not only for MOL but also for Budapest. It presents a unique challenge — to ensure that the building meets the functional needs of the organization, follows the highest standards of sustainability, and is respectful of its historic surroundings.”

The firm has also said it is on track to receive a LEED Platinum certification for the project, calling its design a “bastion of modern architecture and sustainability.” Another 202,360-square-foot BREEAM Excellent rating office project called ICÔNE in Luxembourg was completed earlier in the year.