Obor Neighborhood Heritage

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SkyLight Residence, Where History Meets Future

SkyLight Residence honors the Obor neighborhood and is creating a strong sense of community by developing a family-oriented project. Educational spaces such as a private school, nurseries, kindergartens and 28.000 square meters of green spaces are walkable from apartments, offices, retail and leisure hangout spots like shops and restaurants.

History of the Obor Neighborhood Meets the Future of the New Heart of Obor

In honor of the historical area in Obor, the Topolinski Family is dedicating public outdoor spaces displaying pumps once used at Aversa Factory. This is a way for SkyLight Residence to celebrate the history of the impactful manufacturing factory and to invite residents and locals to learn more, educating our community further.

Another way SkyLight Residence honors the Obor neighborhood is by embracing Piata Obor. The façade of SkyLight Residence buildings will respect the same brick as the brick at the market synchronizing the beautiful history of the market.

Aversa Factory, a landmark in local industrial heritage, was once a bustling center of manufacturing, contributing significantly to the economic and social fabric of the community before operations ceased in 2006. Since then, the grounds remained dormant, preserving a rich legacy waiting to be reawakened.

Timeline

1760 - Establishment

Obor market is first established.

1830

Obor Market is permanently settled in its current location and renamed "Moșilor Fair"

1853

Construction of the first steam mill in Romania, the Mill of Assan, between Obor and Lizeanu.

1936 - Construction of Obor Central Halls begins

The works for the construction of the Obor Central Halls have been initiated.

1950 - Obor Central Halls are inaugurated

The Obor Central Halls are officially opened, becoming an important landmark of the area.

1975 - Bucur Obor shopping center opens

The Bucur Obor shopping complex opens its doors, offering a diverse range of services and products.

1970s - Urban Renewal

The old market was destroyed and replaced with modern halls, public housing, and a small park as part of Bucharest’s urban renewal project.

2007 - Market Status

The former Obor Market, demolished in August 2007, was among the oldest agro-food markets in Eastern Europe. It was replaced by the construction of a new market.

2010

In 2010, the new Obor Market was inaugurated, becoming the largest agro-food market in Romania.

Present - Cultural Hub

Today Piata Obor is a bustling market and cultural hub, offering a variety of fresh produce, traditional foods, and local crafts.

Preserving the heritage

SkyLight Residence seeks to honor the past while ushering the site into a dynamic future. This mixed-use project aims to preserve the area’s historical significance by creating a vibrant, community-oriented space that integrates residential, commercial, and educational spaces.

Through thoughtful design and an emphasis on community, SkyLight Residence will transform the former industrial plot into a lively hub, seamlessly connecting the legacy of the past with a forward-looking urban lifestyle.