They haven’t skimped on the technical specifications: this is what the Insula Residential Park in Komárom will look like, featuring the Leier solutions

On this side of Laktanya Street, there were already several three- to six-storey apartment blocks, so when designing the new building, it was important for the development to blend in with its surroundings whilst also having a contemporary look. The designers at Á-Terv Építész Kft.

Efforts were also made to retain the existing row of trees along the street, which not only preserves the character of the neighbourhood but also helps to shade the building and reduce its temperature in summer.

The focus has been on functionality and liveability

When developing the architectural concept, functional, aesthetic, economic and legal considerations were all taken into account simultaneously. During the design process, in addition to the needs of the target group specified by the client and the environmental conditions, the budget and the relevant regulations and standards were also key factors.

The circulation corridor, situated in the centre of the building, has enabled the flats to open up more towards nature, whilst the interior spaces receive more natural light. The size of the communal areas has been limited to the necessary functions, whilst the inner courtyard’s green space can also serve as a communal area.

When designing the floor plans for the flats, practicality was also one of the most important considerations. By minimising the number of corridors, more logical and clear-cut connections between rooms were created, whilst the orientation of the flats, which open out from the centre of the building, also became clearer. The terraces attached to the upstairs flats add the possibility of an outdoor living space to the interior areas.

The flats come with storage space and enclosed courtyard parking spaces , whilst the building is equipped with a passenger lift . The latter is not necessarily a given in a development of this scale; however, the developer considered it important to include this in the project’s technical specifications.

They aimed for a higher technical standard than usual

One of the key features of the project is the use of precast reinforced concrete structures. According to Gábor Takács, business unit manager for precast reinforced concrete structures at Leier Hungária Kft., the client had set high quality standards from the outset, and they sought appropriate technical solutions to meet these.

„Where technical requirements are high, it is definitely worth considering the Leier system components,” emphasised Gábor Takács, who believes that the advantages offered by prefabricated components can contribute both to the successful completion of a project and to the marketability of the finished flats.

In the case of the Insula Residential Park, the entire building structure Leier was constructed from shell walls, including the load-bearing external and internal walls, the apartment partition walls and the lift shafts. On every floor, climate-controlled slabs were used, into which the Rehau oBKT ceiling cooling and heating system. In the stairwells Leier prefabricated stair stringers were used, which were manufactured using the Schöck impact sound insulation system.

From the developer’s perspective, the decision to opt for prefabricated structures was clear. In the current market climate, traditional construction methods involve many stakeholders and significant costs; therefore, the use of Leier shell walls, shell slabs and prefabricated stair stringers presented an advantage for them.

Accuracy and less on-site work

One of the key advantages of prefabrication is the dimensional accuracy of the structures.

„It was important that the two buildings were constructed with floor levels that were identical to the centimetre, and the dimensional accuracy of the prefabricated elements was a great help in this regard,” said Gábor Takács.

The use of shell walls also provided a favourable solution in terms of wall thickness. The external main walls were constructed with a thickness of 20+20 centimetres; with brickwork providing the same level of thermal insulation, this would only have been achievable with a structure 5 centimetres thicker. For the sound-insulating walls, it was also possible to use thinner masonry compared to traditional bricklaying techniques. In the case of the lift shaft, they were also able to ensure the high precision required by the lift manufacturer.

Co-operation between the contractor and Leier also played an important role in organising on-site work processes. Production and deliveries were aligned with the schedule submitted by the contractor, ensuring that the components arrived at the construction site in the correct order and at the right time.

According to the developer, a further advantage was that some of the electrical, mechanical and other fittings had already been fitted into the structures at the factory.

For example, the pipework for the ceiling cooling system was already incorporated into the floor slabs during the manufacturing process; on site, it simply had to be connected to the main pipework.

Due to their smooth surfaces, the shell walls and floor slabs do not require plastering. The structural work was carried out by a team of just six people; consequently, in the developer’s experience, the labour requirements were not significant compared with traditional construction methods.

It is state-of-the-art not only in terms of its structure but also in terms of its mechanical engineering

The building’s technical specifications exceed those of standard block-of-flats developments in several respects. In addition to ceiling cooling, underfloor heating is also being installed; a 20-centimetre-thick thermal insulation system on the façade ensures adequate thermal performance, whilst the state-of-the-art windows and doors also contribute to energy efficiency.

The climate-controlled floor slab is a particularly interesting feature of the project. According to Gábor Takács, this cannot be regarded as a standard solution, even for projects in this category. The mechanical systems installed in the prefabricated floor slabs at the factory save the specialists from having to carry out a significant amount of on-site work during construction.

The design of the façade and the balconies also lends the building a distinctive character.

The developer did not opt for simple solutions that focused solely on cost-effectiveness, even when it came to the building’s aesthetic appearance.

The second phase could be completed by spring 2027

In the second phase, interior finishing works are currently underway; the developer expects construction to be completed in May 2027. Reaching the ‘ready for heating’ stage will be an important milestone, as it will then be possible for future residents to tailor certain interior design details – such as floor and wall coverings, wall colours and certain built-in features – to their own requirements.

The flats are sold on a turnkey basis, and the developer is keen to ensure that future owners can reflect their own personal taste in their new homes as much as possible. According to the project’s website, the residential complex is being built in green surroundings, close to the town centre, the bus station and the railway station.

Ultimately, it is not just the building itself that matters to the developer, but also the surrounding residential environment. „As developers, we are most proud of the living spaces with their pleasant atmosphere, the tastefully designed outdoor areas, and, last but not least, the positive feedback from our customers,” they said.

Their aim was for the Insula Lakópark to be a residential environment offering unique value at both the environmental and urban levels. Based on the experience gained during the first phase and feedback from buyers, this aim appears to have been realised so far.