Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Alesonor has partnered with Fan Basketball Academy to develop a new sports performance centre at Amber Forest Agora, strengthening the lifestyle and community offering within the Amber Forest residential development in northern Bucharest.
Construction is underway on a nearly 1,000 sqm indoor sports hall alongside an approximately 800 sqm outdoor football pitch and basketball court. The €2 million investment is scheduled for completion in autumn 2026.
The indoor facility will include a multifunctional basketball court, changing rooms and showers, supporting training sessions, competitions and recreational activities for children and young people. Fan Basketball Academy will operate the venue through its new Training and Performance Centre, expanding its youth development programme in the Bucharest–Ilfov region.
The academy plans to combine high-performance coaching with education and personal development, creating a pathway for young athletes aiming to compete at higher levels while also encouraging wider participation in sport.
The facilities will be used by the school within Amber Forest and will also be available to residents of the development and the wider community in northern Bucharest.
The project forms part of a broader strategy to position Amber Forest Agora as a mixed-use destination focused on education, health, sport and leisure. Existing amenities already include running and cycling routes, parks and recreational spaces, while a 12,000 sqm sports and leisure club is scheduled to open in 2027. The future complex will feature tennis and padel courts, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, fitness facilities and wellness areas.
Alex Skouras, Co-founder and Managing Partner of Alesonor, said the investment reflects the company’s vision of creating communities that extend beyond housing by integrating facilities that promote healthier and more active lifestyles.
Fan Basketball Academy Co-founder Andreea Jișcanu said the new centre will become the academy’s flagship training base, supporting both athletic performance and personal development. The academy currently works with more than 300 children from northern Bucharest each year.
Founded in 2013 by former professional basketball player Vlad Jișcanu and Andreea Jișcanu, Fan Basketball Academy has trained more than 3,000 children and young athletes, with a number progressing to professional careers and international scholarship opportunities.
Amber Forest Agora will become the central hub of the wider Amber Forest development, bringing together education, retail, healthcare, office space and community facilities, including an open-air cinema and more than 500 visitor parking spaces. The concept follows a 15-minute neighbourhood model, where key services are accessible on foot, and is expected to serve a catchment of around 600,000 residents across northern Bucharest.
Amber Forest is the first residential development in Europe to achieve LEED Platinum v4.1 certification for Communities: Plan and Design. The 31-hectare project dedicates more than 5.3 hectares to parks and green spaces while maintaining a built footprint of just 15%.
The development will comprise 690 homes, including a mix of apartments and villas. More than 300 homes have already been delivered, with 600 units sold to date.
