Discover Brickery Homes' technical solutions for comfort and modern lifestyle!

     I.        Presentation

Brickery Homes is a renovated, modern condominium building near the centre of Budapest, in Szeszgyár Street, district VIII. The building has a total of 62 apartments, as well as retail space, offices and storage rooms. Parking is available for residents in the garage of the building opposite at 6 Szeszgyár utca.

• Title: Budapest, VIII. district, Szeszgyár utca 4.
• Investor: Lynx Real Estate Ltd. (1133 Budapest, Váci út 110.)

 

   II.        Location of the Project

Brickery Homes is located on the block bounded by Szeszgyár Street and Csobánc Street. The change of function has already started for most of the block, with the former offices and shops being replaced by a new residential area.

Szeszgyár Street is now one of the most dynamically developing parts of the VIII district - it is where quiet, peaceful living meets the advantages of city centre life. It offers excellent transport links and easy access to a wide range of shopping, recreational and cultural facilities. The location is ideal for those looking for a comfortable, modern and accessible home.

 

 III.        Functional description

III.1 Functions of the building

The building is mainly residential, but the ground floor also houses shops and offices. Due to the building's characteristics, the apartments do not have terraces or balconies, but there are a number of other features to provide comfort.

Parking is available on the street and in the adjacent garage.

 

III.2 Design of the building by level

• The building consists of ground floor + 6 floors + habitable attic.
• Ground floor: Here you will find the main entrance, a spacious lobby, shops, offices, storage, bicycle storage, garbage storage, mechanical and electrical rooms, and a handicapped accessible restroom.
• Floors and attics: apartments, staircase, corridors, electrical rooms and additional bike storage.
• Parking: in the basement of the building opposite, there is a 24-space garage with storage facilities.

 

 IV.        Structural description

IV.1 Foundations

The building stands on a 50 cm thick monolithic reinforced concrete slab foundation, which provides a stable base for the whole house. It is separately reinforced under the main supporting pillars, 1,40 x 1,40 m, 90 cm thick concrete blocks to safely support the weight of the building over the long term.

 

IV.2 Walls

• Main bearing walls: On the lower level of the building, the load-bearing walls and columns are made of reinforced concrete. They ensure the stability of the building. The load-bearing structures are typically made of 15-25 cm thick reinforced concrete. This includes the firewalls facing the neighbour, the elevator shaft, the stairwell walls and the street frontage walls with windows.
• Lift shafts, staircase, street facade: The ducts in the apartments are concealed by modern, sound- and fire-insulated plasterboard walls that meet the latest standards.
• Walls between flats: The different apartments are separated by thick, 19 cm thick, multi-layered, sound and fireproof plasterboard walls. The same walls are also used between the apartments and the common corridors, reducing noise pollution and increasing safety.
• Internal partition walls: Inside the apartments, the rooms are separated by 12.5 cm thick plasterboard walls.

IV.3 Slabs and stairs

Slabs: The slab structures between floors are made of reinforced concrete. They are 22 cm thick on the general floors and 18 cm thick in the attic.

Floor: The original tiles have been removed and all apartments have new flooring. In the general rooms, the flooring is warm (vinyl) and in the bathrooms, cold (tiles). The average ceiling height in the living areas is 246 cm.

Staircase: In the centre of the building is a two-armed, straight staircase made of a 15 cm thick monolithic reinforced concrete slab. The staircase is of smoke-free design, with resting slabs on the intermediate levels for comfortable access.

The staircase surface is covered with non-slip artificial stone, which has been renovated. The stairs have been individually renovated with a steel handrail to ensure safe use.

IV.4 Façade and roof

The external walls of the building are designed with a so-called ventilated façade system. This means that the wall is made up of several layers between which air can circulate - this helps to control heat and humidity. The outer layer is 12 cm thick, made up of small bricks in natural red and white. Behind this is an average of 10 cm of thermal insulation, and inside a reinforced concrete support structure ensures the stability and energy efficiency of the building.

The roof did not need to be renovated because the existing sheet metal roofing has adequate insulation. This design will contribute to the energy efficiency of the building in the long term.

 

IV.5 Limits

The staircase railings are made of steel with metal handrails.

 

IV.6 Façade windows and internal blinds:

All existing windows in the building have been replaced with new, modern plastic windows and doors. These are made with triple glazing, which effectively reduces heat loss and increases energy efficiency. The window frames have a minimum of 5 air chambers of plastic construction with excellent insulation value.

The penthouses will also have completely new plastic skylights, also with triple glazing. On the 2nd roof level, new window openings will also be created to allow more natural light. The existing skylights will be demolished and replaced by new, modern, insulated windows.

Each window in each apartment is fitted with a manually operated internal shading device that allows light to be controlled.

The same type of triple-glazed, well-insulated plastic windows will be installed on the ground floor as on the upper floors.

Between the lobby at the entrance and the retail space, a Schüco or similar quality aluminium glass portal structure with safety glazing is used - providing both elegance and protection.

 

IV.7 Entrance doors

The entrance doors to the apartments are fire-resistant, safety doors that meet the fire classification D EI2 30 C30. Security is provided by a multi-point locking mechanism. The doors are of increased DIN standard size and are MABISZ certified, which means they also meet the safety requirements of Hungarian insurers. The doors are also equipped with an overlooking opening and 36 dB airborne sound insulation, which contributes to a quiet living environment. All apartments will have doors of a uniform colour and appearance.

The main entrance door of the building is double-leaf and is made of the same construction system as the other ground floor façade windows. A camera IP intercom system will be installed at the entrance so that residents can see who has arrived. Access is by code or token, which is both convenient and secure.

 

IV.8 Interior doors

The apartments will have solid, drilled wood chip doors, which are robust and well insulated. The doors are full-surface, with no thresholds, allowing unobstructed access between rooms.

The door surfaces are HPL coated, while the doors are fitted with a retrofit case, ensuring a beautiful, aesthetic appearance. The lock is of the PZ type, which means a traditional keyed or cylindrical lock. All doors are fitted with aluminium handles.

 

IV.9 Garage door

Residents can purchase parking spaces in the adjacent building at 6 Szeszgyár Street.

The garage is accessed via a motorised double steel gate, which is used to drive down the ramp to the garage. At the bottom of the ramp is a Hörmann-branded tilting motorised gate, which can be opened using a GSM telephone system - meaning the gate can be controlled remotely using a mobile phone.

 

IV.10 Cold coverings

The walls of the wet rooms are tiled (cold tiling) up to a height of 2.2 m. Due to the size of the tiles and the accuracy of the workmanship, there may be a difference of up to 3% in the calculation of the floor area - this is acceptable and does not constitute a basis for complaint.

The cold tiles are all installed in Class I quality. The walls in the kitchens will not be covered with cold tiles.

Bathrooms and toilets will be fitted with non-slip and abrasion-resistant tiles, with colour-matched grouting, in a regular "mesh" arrangement. There will be no decoration (stripes, patterns) and the corners will be sealed with an aluminium anodised edge protector.

The tiling changes between cold and hot tiles are made with a retrofitted aluminium anodised tiling switch.

Along the walls, the floor tiles are trimmed with a border (skirting board) of your own material to give a uniform look.

The garbage and bicycle lockers on the ground floor and the bicycle lockers on the 8th floor will also be cold-coated. All other storage areas and corridors on the other floors will be covered with vinyl.

 

IV.11 Warm floor coverings

The apartments will be fitted with 4 mm thick, moisture-resistant and flame-retardant, hard-wearing vinyl flooring.

A skirting board to match the vinyl floor will also be installed.

The tiles have a wear resistance class of at least 32, which means that they are suitable for heavy-duty use, for example in living rooms or corridors.

 

IV.12 Painting of walls

The walls of the apartments will be thoroughly sanded after several coats of glue and then painted with two coats of white dispersion paint.

The walls cannot be painted or wallpapered, even for an extra charge.

 

   V.        Building services engineering design

V.1 Water supply

The building is supplied with water from Szeszgyár Street: this is where the mains drinking water and fire water come from. The main water meter is a DN80 outdoor water meter, located in the ground floor mechanical room (manhole) facing Szeszgyár Street.

Adequate water pressure is ensured by pressure boosters, also located on the ground floor. A central water filter has also been installed to ensure clean water.

Each apartment and business premises has a separate water meter (sub-meter), so you can measure your own consumption accurately. These sub-meters are placed in the strings (vertical sections of pipe) inside the apartments. In front of the sub-meters, shut-off fittings are installed so that the water supply to each apartment can be disconnected separately if necessary.

Hot and cold water consumption is also measured separately for each apartment. Hot water is supplied to the apartments from central hot water tanks heated by a gas boiler.

The system also includes a circulation pipe, which runs alongside the central backbone pipe and ensures that hot water reaches the taps quickly, without having to flow for long periods.

 

V.2 Sanitary installations

Bathrooms and toilets will be fitted with modern, chrome-plated single lever taps, in well-known qualities such as Grohe or equivalent brands.

The rooms are fitted with the necessary sanitary fittings: sinks, toilets, baths or shower trays, according to the furnishing plans. It is important to note that washbasins, mirrors, mirror lighting and shower panels are available at extra cost and are not supplied as standard.

The built-in sanitary ware is all made of commercially available Class I porcelain in white. This includes sinks, hand basins and toilet bowls.

The toilets are concealed cistern, behind-the-wall systems with Geberit or similar quality fittings. They are of the back-flush, deep-flush type with white plastic seat and trap.

A separate water and drainage connection has been built for the washing machine: cold water connection, foul sewage drainage and a siphon provide the possibility of connection.

The bathtub is acrylic, white in colour, with built-in tap and hand shower. The bathrooms with showers are fitted with a built-in shower with cold tiling and matching shower tap. However, a shower cubicle is not included.

In the kitchen, the water and waste water connections are prepared: a hot and a cold water outlet with a combi corner valve and a DN50 size plugged waste water pipe are installed under the sink. Kitchen furniture, appliances and extractor hoods are not included in the technical specifications and are not included in the price, nor can they be ordered at extra cost.

 

V.3 Hot water supply

Domestic hot water is produced by a condensing gas boiler on the 8th floor, connected to 3 hot water storage tanks (DHW tanks). This system ensures that each apartment has sufficient hot water available at all times of the day.

For a quick and convenient hot water supply, the system is circulated - so you don't have to wait long for the water to heat up, as it is constantly circulating in the pipes.

The consumption of hot and cold water is metered separately for each apartment, so the costs are charged proportionally, based on actual use.

 

V.4 Heating system

The building is heated by a modern air-to-air heat pump system. The outdoor units are located on the roof of the building. This system operates on an H-tariff with a reduced electricity tariff, which will result in lower bills in the long term.

In the apartments, the heat emitters are sidewall-mounted fan-coil units (Samsung VRF system), which heat quickly and efficiently. In the corner flats, these are supplemented by electric ceiling heating panels to ensure a comfortable environment.

Important note: underfloor heating will not be provided and cannot be requested at a later date, even for an extra charge.

Electric towel drying radiators will be installed in the bathrooms and toilets in the locations indicated on the plans. They are practical and comfortable, especially in the cold months.

 

V.5 Cooling system

The summer cooling is provided by the same system as the heating: Samsung VRF fan-coil units are mounted on the wall and act as air conditioners. They are controlled from a wired control panel mounted on the wall.

The system is designed with a separate air conditioning duct network and the electricity consumption is metered separately for each apartment, so everyone pays for their own use.

The ground floor premises are prepared to be connected to the VRF system, but the indoor units are not part of the standard equipment - they are purchased and installed by the customer.

 

V.6 Gas supply

A gas supply will be built to supply hot water.

 

V.7 Ventilation

The building is ventilated naturally (gravity), i.e. through the windows.

 

V.8 Ventilation of dwellings

Electric extractor fans are installed in bathrooms and toilets, which are operated by the light switch.

The fans are connected to a common ventilation duct, which exhausts the air through the roof.

In kitchens, a connection point is provided for the extractor hood, but the hood itself is not included in the price and must be installed by the customer.

 

V.9 Fire protection and smoke-free staircase

The staircase is designed to comply with the National Fire Safety Code and is pressurised. This means that in the event of a fire, the stairwell is pressurised to prevent smoke from entering - allowing safe escape from the building.

Fire-fighting equipment is also available: wall-mounted fire hydrants are installed on the ground floor and in all corridors on the first floor. These can be used to draw water immediately if necessary.

A pressure booster pump ensures adequate water pressure inside the building. The fire hydrants are equipped with a 30 m long shape-retaining (form-retaining) hose, which is easy to handle and allows for quick intervention.

 

V.10 Elevator, lift

The building has two existing lifts, which will be fully renovated. Both lifts are of the Schindler brand, can carry 8 people and have a maximum capacity of 630 kg.

The lifts run from the ground floor up to the VII floor, so all floors are conveniently accessible.

One of the lifts can also be used in the event of a fire, as a so-called fire lift, which is particularly important for safety reasons - for example, in the event of a rescue or rapid intervention.

 

 VI.        Building electricity

VI.1 Power system

The building is fully powered by the main distribution board on the ground floor. This is the main power supply for the apartments, shops and all the common use equipment.

Each apartment and business has its own electricity meter (electricity meter), so everyone pays according to their own consumption.

The heat pump system (VRF), which operates the heating and cooling of the building, has a separate meter, which operates on H tariff electricity. This is a preferential tariff electricity that allows cheaper heating and cooling, ensuring energy efficient operation of the building all year round.

 

VI.1.2 Electrical installations in dwellings

Each apartment has its own electricity meter, which is located in separate electrical rooms on each floor.

The apartments are equipped with 1×32 ampere electrical capacity. This is sufficient for normal household use. If you want to extend the electricity supply at a later stage, you can do so at your own expense and under your own arrangements with the electricity supplier.

Near the front door is the high and low current distribution board, which is where the electrical system of the apartment branches off.

Each apartment is prepared (with wiring) for the installation of an alarm system, the complete installation of which can be ordered at an extra charge.

The sockets and switches are Legrand Valena type, off-white. Their position, number and type cannot be changed, even on request. The exact location and number of sockets in each type of dwelling is shown in Annex 1.

No luminaires will be installed at the lighting points, only one bulb each for the electric outlets. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to purchase and install the final lamps.

As the apartments are not connected to gas, electrical connections have been installed for cooking in the kitchen. There is a single phase 16 amp socket for both the hob and the oven. An electrical outlet is provided for the connection of a cooker which can be built into the kitchen counter, but neither the kitchen units nor the cooker nor their connection are included in the technical content.

There is also an electrical connection for a cooker hood above the stove, but the hood itself is not part of the apartment.

 

VI.1.3 Installation of electricity in common areas

The lighting in the building's corridors and stairwell is automatic, with motion sensors turning on the lights when someone passes the sensors. This is an energy-saving solution because the lights only come on when they are really needed.

In other common rooms, such as the bicycle storage room, the lighting can be controlled by a conventional wall switch that is specific to the room.

VI.2 Low current systems

VI.2.1 Fire alarm system

A general fire alarm system will be installed in the common areas of the building (e.g. corridors, stairwells) in accordance with the regulations. This will enable the system to give a rapid signal in the event of a fire and allow evacuation or intervention to begin.

It is important to know that there is no fire alarm system inside the apartments - it only works in the common areas.

 

VI.2.2 IT network (internet, TV, telephone)

Each apartment will be equipped with a state-of-the-art IP-based TV and internet network from one of the major national operators. The number of TV connection points (outlets) within the apartment will depend on the size of the apartment and will be made with UTP cable, which ensures fast and stable data transmission.

The entire telecommunications system of the house - i.e. the central cabling and the connections to the apartments - will be built by the telecommunications provider chosen by the investor. The cables running in the common areas will be owned by the provider, so that only the services of that provider are available.

The entire IT network of the building, including the risers and the connections to the apartments (e.g. router connection point), will also be installed by the contractor service provider.

 

VI.2.3 Intercom

A modern audio-video intercom system will be installed in the building, which will transmit not only audio but also camera images, so residents can see who is at the entrance before they are let in.

In each apartment, an indoor unit is placed near the front door, which is suitable for displaying the camera image. The unit will be at least of Hikvision type or equivalent, reliable and easy to use.

 

VII.      Modification options

The investor (builder) reserves the right to modify the technical content described if necessary, for example for technical reasons. This means that if, in the course of construction, a professional or technical circumstance arises which makes a change necessary, it may make the change.

 

VIII.       Discrepancy in scale  

The room dimensions and total floor areas shown on the floor plans refer to the raw state before plastering and tiling. This means that the figures given are up to the raw brick and concrete walls, so the actual final dimensions may be slightly smaller after plastering and painting.

The buyer has received, understood and accepted the technical specifications and formally confirms this by signing the sales or preliminary contract. The document thus becomes valid as part of the contract once the parties have read, understood and approved its contents.

If the buyer wants to change the technical content, for example to simplify it, this does not affect the purchase price of the property. However, such modifications can only be made if they do not jeopardise the obtaining of the official certificate, i.e. if they do not conflict with any legislation or official regulation and the investor grants permission.

 

We hope this detailed technical description will help you to get to know your future home at Brickery Homes better!

 

 

Annex 1: Number of switches and sockets by dwelling type

 

BHL101-501 apartment type

Headroom:

• 2 socket
• 1 ceiling light with 1 switch
• Doorbell and alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 16 connector
• 1 socket for extractor hood (not standard)
• 2 ceiling lights with 2 switches (living room + dining room)
• 1 light for the hob, with 1 switch
• 1 TV and 1 internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 3 socket
• 1 ceiling lighting
• 1 mirror lighting
• 1 extractor

Bedroom:

• 6 socket
• 1 TV + 1 internet connection
• 1 ceiling lighting

 

BHL102-502 apartment type

Headroom:

• 3 socket
• 1 ceiling light with 2 switches
• Doorbell and alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 10 socket
• 2 ceiling lights with 2 switches
• 1 kitchen counter lighting + socket for extractor hood
• 1 ceiling heating panel connector
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 2 power sockets, 1 ceiling light
• 1 switch, mirror light, 1 extractor

Room:

• 5 socket
• 1 ceiling light with 2 switches
• TV + internet connection

 

BHL103-503 apartment type

Headroom:

• 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 16 connector
• 4 ceiling lights, 5 switches
• Kitchen counter lighting + cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 3 sockets, 1 ceiling light
• Mirror lighting, 1 extractor hood

Room:

• 5 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 2 switches

 

BHL104-504 apartment type

Headroom:

• 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 17 connector
• 3 ceiling lights, 5 switches
• Kitchen counter lighting, cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Booth:

• 5 sockets, 2 ceiling lights, 3 switches

Bathroom:

• 3 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 2 switches
• Mirror lighting, 1 extractor hood

WC:

• 1 socket, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch, 1 extractor hood

Room:

• 5 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 3 switches

 

BHL105-505 apartment type

Headroom:

• 1 socket, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 14 sockets, 3 ceiling lights, 2 switches
• Kitchen counter lighting, cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 3 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Mirror lighting, 1 extractor hood

 

BHL106-506 apartment type

Headroom:

• 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 17 sockets, 3 ceiling lights, 2 switches
• Kitchen counter lighting, cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 3 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Mirror lighting, 1 extractor hood

 

BHL107-507 apartment type

Headroom:

• 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 14 sockets, 3 ceiling lights, 6 switches
• Kitchen counter lighting, cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 3 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Mirror lighting, 1 extractor hood

Room:

• 8 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 3 switches
• TV + internet connection

 

BHL108-508 apartment type

Headroom:

• 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Road user:

• 2 sockets, 2 ceiling lights, 2 switches, 1 motion sensor

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 13-15 outlets (depending on floor plan), 3 ceiling lights
• Kitchen counter lighting, cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 2 bathrooms: each with 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch, mirror light and 1 extractor hood

 

BHL109-509 apartment type

Headroom:

• 3 sockets, 3 ceiling lights, 1 switch, 2 motion sensors
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 16 sockets, 2 ceiling lights, 2 switches
• Kitchen counter lighting, cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• Separate circuit for stove 

Bathroom:

• 2 bathrooms: each with 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch, mirror light, 1 extractor hood

 

BHL110-610 apartment type

Headroom:

• 3 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 2 switches
• Doorbell + alarm preparation

Living-dining-kitchen:

• 14 sockets, 4 ceiling lights, 2 switches
• Kitchen counter lighting, cooker hood socket
• TV + internet connection
• 1 ceiling heating panel connector
• Separate circuit for stove

Bathroom:

• 2 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 1 switch, 1 mirror light, 1 extractor hood

Booth:

• 4 sockets, 1 ceiling light, 2 switches, 1 ceiling heating panel socket