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Bucharest, February 12, 2026: Alesonor, a company with 23 years of experience in developing sustainable residential communities in Romania, announces the appointment of STRABAG Romania as general contractor for the construction of Phase II of the Amber Forest suburb, located in Tunari, Ilfov County.
In Phase II, STRABAG Romania is building a residential area that will include 172 homes, comprising 91 villas and 81 apartments equipped with parking, with a total built area of over 23,000 square meters. Site preparation begins in February, and construction work will start immediately thereafter. The types of homes to be built are Urban Villa 12, Urban Villa 11, Urban Villa 10, Urban Villa 08, Urban Villa 07, Urban Villa 06, Urban Villa 03, Urban Villa 02, Symbio Villa 02, and Symbio Villa 03, designed to meet modern living requirements with an emphasis on functionality, energy efficiency, and harmonious integration into the community. Construction work will also begin on the Type D apartment buildings, comprising a total of 81 residential units distributed across three separate buildings.
“Amber Forest is a complex and highly responsible project that demands rigorous standards and careful coordination at every stage. Each phase is designed as part of a coherent whole and developed in accordance with the LEED Platinum certification we obtained under the v4.1 standard for communities: Planning and Design. Our collaboration with STRABAG Romania on a portion of Phase II reflects our shared commitment to excellence in construction and to partnerships with companies that understand the complexity of building a community, not just individual homes. As the residential market in Romania continues to mature, demand is increasingly shifting toward projects that offer comprehensive infrastructure, relevant amenities, and an authentic, community-centered living experience. “The partnership with STRABAG, a company recognized for its experience and quality standards, allows us to move forward in a controlled and predictable manner, fully in line with Amber Forest’s long-term vision.,” said Leonidas Anastasopoulos, co-founder and Managing Partner of Alesonor.
“As the general contractor for Phase II of the Amber Forest development, STRABAG Romania brings expertise in technical coordination, structured planning, rigorous scheduling, and precise execution to this large-scale and complex project. We are focused on delivering the project in accordance with sustainability goals, quality standards, and established deadlines. We value partnerships with clear expectations and shared responsibility for long-term performance. Through this collaboration with Alesonor, we contribute our construction expertise to creating a harmonious and well-planned community—an integrated, sustainable, and functional living environment.,” said Alexandru Popescu, Technical Business Unit Manager at STRABAG Romania.
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The Amber Forest suburb offers a wide range of housing types, including over 20 types of villas with at least 3 bedrooms, as well as more than 14 types of studios and apartments, designed to meet diverse needs and lifestyles. Prices for the 3-bedroom green villas currently available start at €331,000 + VAT, and for the 2-bedroom green apartments, they start at €165,000 + VAT.
To date, 270 units have been delivered out of a total of 580 sold, from 690 available.
Amber Forest is a sustainable community built on the principles of the “15-minute city,” offering easy access to all essential amenities, within a maximum of 15 minutes’ walk or bike ride from any home. Developed on a 31-hectare site, with only 15% built-up area, the project has achieved LEED Platinum certification under the v4.1 standard for communities: Planning and Design, becoming the first residential project in Europe to meet this standard. The suburb will feature modern infrastructure and comprehensive amenities, including sports and recreational areas, a school, a kindergarten, and after-school programs (with the official opening scheduled for September 2026), an outdoor cinema, a commercial area, an office hub, medical services, as well as parks and green spaces covering a total area of 5.3 hectares.
About ALESONOR
Alesonor is a residential developer specializing in the development of sustainable communities, such as Amber Gardens and Amber Forest. With over 23 years of experience in Romania, Alesonor’s primary objective is to develop environmentally responsible residential projects that combine a passion for design, construction quality, and respect for nature. www.amberforest.ro
STRABAG SE is a European technology group for construction services, a leader in innovation and financial strength. Our activities span all sectors of the construction industry and cover the entire construction value chain. We create added value for our clients by adopting an end-to-end construction approach across the entire life cycle—from planning and design through construction, operation, and facility management to renovation or demolition. In all our activities, we take responsibility for people and the environment: We are shaping the future of construction and making significant investments in our portfolio of over 250 innovation projects and 400 sustainability projects.
Through the hard work and dedication of our approximately 86,000 employees, we generate an annual output of approximately €19 billion.
Our dense network of subsidiaries across various European countries and other continents extends our reach far beyond the borders of Austria and Germany. Working together with strong partners, we pursue a clear goal: to design, build, and operate construction projects in a way that protects the environment and conserves resources. More information is available at www.strabag.com.
STRABAG has been active in the Romanian market since 1991 and established its headquarters in Bucharest in 1994. Currently, the STRABAG Group has subsidiaries in all major regions of the country and operates in all sectors of the construction industry, particularly in transportation infrastructure, civil and industrial construction, as well as in environmental construction projects. STRABAG Romania ended 2024 with a 32% increase in its order portfolio, reaching 653 million euros.
