"What was once a vision of the General Director in 2013 is now a reality. Being part of the professional journey from dream to the grand opening performance, witnessing the five-year-long reconstruction and transformation of Hungary’s largest industrial heritage site, felt like a once-in-a-lifetime engineering experience. We were wrong. Next came the renovation of the Opera House itself, but that is another story.

The 25,000 m² facility features a 300-seat rehearsal stage, allowing full-scale stage sets for Opera House productions to be tested. The 2,500 m² foyer is also available for exclusive events. Additional spaces include dedicated singer, orchestra, and dance rehearsal rooms to support the artists.

One of the building’s key assets is the internationally acclaimed recording studio, which enables high-quality symphonic recordings. The entire technical operations of the Hungarian State Opera have been relocated here, including set storage logistics, an instrument workshop, costume storage, carpentry, locksmithing, painting, tailoring, wig-making, and shoemaking workshops, as well as various storage spaces.

For the well-being of Opera staff, the complex features a multi-hectare park, a mini football field, a rooftop garden, a restaurant, and a café. The building also functions as a visitor center, providing a comprehensive insight into the daily life of the Hungarian State Opera."