Alta Bank has announced the new Alta Tower in New Belgrade, following an international competition won by Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA) in collaboration with Bureau Cube Partners (BCP). Conceived as a landmark for the city’s evolving skyline, the 35-storey tower embodies the bank’s core values of stability, security, and resilience while establishing a dynamic civic hub at the heart of Block 32.
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The development will integrate Alta Bank’s headquarters with residential units, rental office floors, and a public plaza lined with shops and cafes. This pedestrian-focused space is designed to connect residents, office workers, visitors, and students from the neighboring University Centre. With direct links to Belgrade’s tram and bus networks and BG Voz urban rail, Alta Tower positions itself within one of the region’s most accessible business districts.
Responding to the site’s proximity to the Danube and Sava rivers, the design orients the tower to maximize views and daylight. The podium aligns with surrounding urban fabric, hosting terraces and gardens for informal gatherings, while also prioritizing natural light across workspaces. Alta Bank’s headquarters will span the podium and lower tower levels, with executive floors placed at the summit overlooking Belgrade’s skyline. Residential units are planned for the upper levels, offering expansive views across the Danube valley and the Old Town, while flexible office floors are located in the podium for optimal accessibility.
Facing Zoran Đinđić Boulevard, two branch offices will provide direct banking services, while pedestrian circulation throughout the plaza emphasizes openness and accessibility over vehicular routes. This approach aims to create not only a base of operations for Alta Bank but also a new public destination for the city.
Environmental performance has been a guiding principle of the design. Belgrade’s mild continental climate informs the building’s natural ventilation strategies, while vertical louvres on the façade mitigate solar gain and articulate the tower’s fluid form. Local sourcing of materials and modular systems further enhances sustainability and construction efficiency.
Defined by ZHA’s sculptural approach and BCP’s local expertise, Alta Tower seeks to bridge corporate identity with civic responsibility, a headquarters that doubles as a public anchor in New Belgrade’s expanding business landscape.
