SPAR's Uniquely Timber-Structured Store Inaugurated
Article published on the Magyar Építők website on 2019.06.06
Source: Magyar Építők

The prefabricated structures of the store were produced by Ferrobeton Zrt., while the exterior and structural works were carried out by ÉPDUFERR Zrt., headquartered in Dunaújváros.

One of the project’s special features was its timber-structured roof, a rarity for commercial buildings, where such elements are typically made from concrete. The roof, constructed with laminated, glued timber beams, was manufactured by the Austrian timber structure company Rubner Group. Adding to the uniqueness of the construction is the fact that the horizontal structural elements—the beams and floor panels—were also made entirely of wood.

Built with Green Solutions

The facility includes an ozone-friendly cooling system and refrigerated doors, along with energy-efficient LED lighting. The building’s heating and cooling needs are met by a heat pump system that uses waste heat and operates without natural gas. In this near-zero fossil energy consumption building, solar-powered pavement supplies electricity to the mobile phone charging stations at the adjacent playground.

 

The store is accompanied by a free parking lot with 450 spaces, including electric car charging stations. For better accessibility, the project involved the widening of Május 1. Street, the creation of a turning lane, and the relocation and expansion of the pedestrian crossing.

Special Solutions Were Needed Due to Water

The site preparation, foundation work, and substructure construction were performed by Vértes-Út Kft. As previously reported, the store was built on a marshy, swampy area, necessitating special deep foundation work. The groundwater level is extremely high, and a water-impermeable layer lies 8 meters below the surface, requiring the use of a special piling foundation to protect it.
Additionally, to prevent water damage to the building, the entire ground level had to be raised by one meter. Thanks to the stone fill used in hydraulic engineering, water can now flow freely without damaging the structure.