A major transformation is under way at the Buda Health Centre. While the Budapest hospital’s nearly 90-year-old buildings have been completely modernised, a new hospital wing covering more than 22,000 square metres is also taking shape. Remarkably, patient care has continued throughout the large-scale construction project. The entire complex is scheduled to be completed in autumn 2027.
Old hospital buildings have been renovated
The comprehensive development has been under way since 2024 on the approximately 2.6-hectare site at the junction of Alkotás Street and Királyhágó Street, with construction carried out by Market Építő Zrt. The first major phase has already been completed: the ‘A’ building, constructed in 1939, and the ‘B’ wing, opened in 1973, have both been renovated.
The nearly century-old building was also structurally reinforced, including with jet grouting technology, while new insulation, modern windows and upgraded building services were installed. The operating theatres have also been modernised, making them suitable for the latest equipment, including robotic technology. The renovated buildings will once again house the publicly funded services of the National Centre for Spinal Disorders.
A new 22,600-square-metre wing is being built
At the same time, work is progressing rapidly on the new ‘C’ wing, comprising three underground car park levels, four patient-care floors and a mechanical plant level. The building will include consulting rooms, patient rooms, an outpatient and screening centre, and an emergency outpatient unit. Seven modern modular operating theatres are being built on the second floor, equipped with specialised medical gas supplies and sterile air-handling systems.
Around 17,000 cubic metres of concrete and 2,300 tonnes of reinforcing steel have been used for the structure. According to reports from Magyar Építők, work is currently progressing simultaneously on mechanical and electrical systems, floor screeding, painting and tiling.
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Advanced technology will also improve energy efficiency
Critical hospital equipment must continue operating even in the event of a power failure. The new facility will therefore have multiple independent power supplies, automatic transfer switches, diesel generators and uninterruptible power supplies. Energy efficiency is also a key consideration. A ground-source heat pump system, rooftop solar panels and automatically controlled external shading will help reduce operating costs.
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Three buildings will become a single complex by 2027
The new wing will be connected to the renovated buildings by glazed links. The task involves more than simply creating physical access: the patient-flow, mechanical, electrical and building automation systems of the different buildings must also be integrated. The project’s location in a densely built-up part of Buda presents significant logistical challenges, while patient care must continue uninterrupted throughout the construction process.
Once the development is complete, the hospital’s total floor area will increase from approximately 18,000 to 35,500 square metres. The number of beds will rise from 150 to 250, operating theatres from seven to 17, and consulting rooms from 55 to 87. According to current plans, by autumn 2027 the historic buildings and the new wing will operate as a single, modern hospital complex.
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