Forte Partners has started construction on the office section of U•Center 3, the final phase of its mixed-use development located on Calea Șerban Vodă in Bucharest. The building permit was issued at the end of June, with the residential portion of the project expected to begin in 2026. U•Center 3 will include 12,500 sqm of office space, 1,700 sqm of retail area, and 200 apartments. The buildings will have a mid-rise structure, featuring two basement levels, a ground floor, and six upper floors, with the top two floors set back. This configuration aligns with the area’s existing urban planning profile. The development continues the U•Center project, which began in 2019 and includes two completed office buildings, both fully leased and certified to LEED Platinum and WELL Core Platinum standards. The third phase will maintain similar sustainability targets, including certification under LEED, WELL, GRESB, and Access4you. The office building will feature several energy-efficient technologies such as biophilic design, rainwater reuse systems, automated lighting responsive to natural daylight, and HVAC systems powered by heat pumps using low-impact refrigerants. The building will operate entirely on electricity, with no gas connection, and is designed to meet nearly Zero Energy Building (nZEB) standards. Forte Partners plans to finalize the details of the residential portion later this year, with construction scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026. The overall project includes amenities such as a supermarket and café, and benefits from nearby metro and surface transport connections, as well as proximity to Tineretului and Carol Parks.