Péterfia Corner

Péterfia Corner is situated in downtown Debrecen, near the Great Church. Our studio was tasked with transforming a former headquarters building into a modern, premium-quality residential and office complex. In collaboration with the client, we opted for an environmentally conscious approach by preserving the original prefabricated reinforced concrete pillar-frame structure, as well as the old stair and elevator cores. Everything beyond this load-bearing framework, including the façade panels, was demolished.

The different functions within the building were placed separately. The ground floor houses the reception, a restaurant, a café, and a retail space, all of which feature full glass frontage opening towards the street. The original building had an elevated mezzanine floor, meaning the arrival level was above street level. To establish a direct connection between the street and the commercial areas, we demolished part of the ground-floor slab near the entrance, lowering the arrival level to match the street, while the necessary level adjustments were handled within the building. Offices and residential units occupy the upper floors.

The lower four floors are clad in light grey fibre cement panels, with recessed “monitors” appearing in a staggered arrangement across levels. These “monitors,” made of glass surfaces, reflect the surrounding architecture and lend the building a dynamic visual presence. The top two residential floors are newly added, with a stepped massing designed to harmonize with the varying heights of neighbouring buildings. The basement offers wellness facilities, including a sauna, steam cabin, and jacuzzi for residents. Parking requirements for the new functions are met through spaces in the basement and ground-floor areas accessible from the courtyard.