The Adria Palace – Lazy Lion Bar project began with the design phase in 2024, and construction started in early 2025. This historic, neo-Baroque-style building with an inner courtyard once served as the headquarters of the Adria Hungarian Royal Shipping Company. The developer is renovating the building in several phases: in the first phase, the facade and roof structure were restored, after which the focus shifted to the creation of the Lazy Lion, a private, exclusive speakeasy bar, in the ground-floor retail space of the Zoltán Street wing of the building.
What makes this project special is its high-quality, world-class interior design: the Barcelona-based Astet studio has created an exceptionally distinctive and unique world. The interiors feature handcrafted tiles—no two of which are alike—as well as one-of-a-kind glass mosaics and frescoes created on-site by a painter, all of which sensitively complement the historic surroundings.
The renovation of this existing historic building presented numerous technical challenges, particularly in terms of complying with regulatory standards and permitting requirements. An amended building permit was required for the occupancy permit process, and we handled the HVE procedure in-house. An additional layer of complexity arose from the fact that even the smallest modification had to be coordinated with the foreign interior designer from a design perspective, while the client’s top priority was staying within the budget and optimizing costs without compromising the envisioned “look and feel.”
We are particularly proud to have been part of an international project of such high architectural quality, where the historic surroundings and contemporary interior design blend so tastefully.
On behalf of Spányi Partners, Krisztián Tóth served as project manager, Bence Domina as mechanical engineering inspector, and József Soproni as electrical engineering inspector; the technical inspection tasks related to the historic building were carried out by our subcontractor, Miklós Koncz, our subcontractor.
At Spányi Partners, we understand that every project is unique, presenting its own set of challenges and opportunities. We approach each project with a fresh
perspective, tailoring our strategies and solutions to meet the specific needs and goals of our clients. This personalized approach ensures that every project we undertake is a true reflection of our commitment to excellence and innovation.
