The South Tower of City Gate in Bucharest – a landmark office complex developed and managed by GTC – has been awarded the LEED Gold v5 certificate. This is the latest version of the world’s leading green building standard, outlining steps towards near-zero carbon emissions, prioritizing people, and supporting the resilience of buildings. City Gate is the first property in Romania and only the fourth existing building in Europe to achieve this recognition, following projects in Italy, Spain, and Sweden.
City Gate is one of the most prominent business hubs in the Romanian capital. Located in the northern part of the city, next to the Romexpo exhibition centre, the complex consists of two 18-storey towers with nearly 48,000 sqm of office space.
The property is powered 100% by renewable energy. In 2022, it underwent a major refurbishment of common areas, including the lobby, as well as upgraded building systems, including a new ventilation system ensuring excellent indoor air quality. The modernization also covered office areas and sanitary facilities, with a focus on functionality and energy efficiency. City Gate is equipped with a media monitoring and control system, LED lighting in common areas operated by motion sensors, charging stations for electric vehicles, and dedicated facilities for cyclists, including parking spaces, showers, lockers, and a bike service station.
“The LEED Gold certification for the South Tower of City Gate, renewed under its latest and most demanding version, confirms the lasting quality of buildings developed by GTC. The commitment of our team managing the property translates into ongoing progress in reducing CO2 emissions, increasing the share of green energy, and lowering water consumption. We are proud to provide our tenants with a modern workplace environment that combines people’s needs with responsible resource management,” said Gabriela Cirstea, Asset Manager at GTC Romania.
The comfort of working in City Gate is further enhanced by easy access to public transport, nearby retail and dining options, and its green surroundings – including the popular Herastrau Park located just next door. Selected floors also offer terraces for tenants to enjoy.
Among the companies based in City Gate are KMG Rompetrol, UniCredit Bank, E.ON, Memorial Healthcare Group, British Council, Globallogic Romania, Chimcomplex, Regus, Best Value-Obsentum and many others.
The North Tower of City Gate also holds a LEED Gold certificate – historically being the first building in Bucharest to receive this recognition.
With over 30 years of experience in advancing sustainable real estate, GTC continues to lead in green building solutions. In 2024, the company reduced its CO2 emissions by approximately 20% year-on-year, and 98% of its commercial portfolio (100% in Poland, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia) is now certified under LEED, BREEAM and DGNB or under recertification process.