Information from the office market
Tetra Pak changes office in Warsaw
Tetra Pak, a company specializing in food processing and packaging, leased approximately 1.2 thousand sqm of space in the Warsaw office building Lakeside on Mokotów. The Swedish company, employing nearly 24,000 employees in 160 countries, including in Poland, will relocate its Warsaw headquarters to Lakeside on June 1, 2024. The office building on Mokotów attracts renowned tenants thanks to its convenient location and numerous amenities, such as a catering facility with a cafe, cycling infrastructure, car charging stations, bicycles and e-scooters, and a unique view of the adjacent park and lake. This is a modern investment offering 23,834 sqm of high-quality office space.
Toshiba Changes Office in Warsaw
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions joins the tenants of Oxygen Park in Warsaw. From June 2024, the Polish branch of the company will be located in Warsaw's Oxygen Park office building, where 322 m² of office space was leased on the 3rd floor of Building A. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions specializes in retail trade automation solutions, offering products that increase customer engagement, improve their experience and support digital transformation. Working with a global team of business partners, Toshiba creates modern solutions for retail trade. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions headquarters is located in Research Triangle Park in North Carolina, USA, and the company has offices in almost every corner of the world, employing over 2,000 employees in 120 countries. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions is entirely dependent on Toshiba Tec Corporation, listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. Oxygen Park is an office building located directly on Aleje Jerozolimskie, in the business area of Warsaw. The complex consists of two six-story buildings with a total rental area of over 18 thousand m².
New tenant in Gdansk office building
Already in July of this year, a team of engineers from Semco Maritime will move into the K2 office building in Gdansk. The international company rented over 1,200 sqm in the building realized by Vastint Poland.Semco Maritime employs approximately 2,400 employees in Denmark and in regional offices in Norway, Great Britain, Germany, Poland, United States, Vietnam and Singapore.K2 is a six-story office building located near the Wzgorze sw. Maksymiliana communication hub at ul. Kieleckiej in Gdansk, offering over 11,400 sqm of class A office space. The building is distinguished by sophisticated architecture reminiscent of Gdansk modernism and features an intimate lobby designed as a space for informal business meetings. A two-level parking garage houses 136 parking spaces and locker rooms for cyclists. K2 has a LEED Platinum certificate and as the first in Gdansk obtained a WiredScore Platinum certificate.
Masterlease Group Expands Tenant Base of Krakow's Unity Centre Complex
Masterlease Group, a leading player in the long-term car rental and leasing market, will join the ranks of tenants of Krakow's Unity Centre complex in June 2024. As one of the leaders in the CFM (Car Fleet Management) market in Poland, the company manages a fleet of almost 40,000 vehicles, offering services including long-term rental, leasing with service, and fleet management. Masterlease Group specializes in financing vehicles up to 3.5 tons, with customers being both Polish companies and international corporations valuing high-quality services.The company's new offices will open in Krakow's Unity Tower, the tallest building in the Unity Centre complex, offering specialized services to tenants. Unity Centre is the largest multifunctional business center in Krakow, located at Lubomirskiego 5. The complex consists of five metropolitan-character buildings, including three office buildings, of which Unity Tower, standing 102.5 meters high, is the tallest. The entire complex includes 46,000 sqm of Class A rental space, with Unity Tower alone offering 16,500 sqm of gross rental space across 27 floors.The complex stands out for its excellent location in the heart of Krakow, just 5 minutes from the Central Railway Station and Galeria Krakowska. The investment is designed for those who don't compromise and want to be in the center of business, events, information, and culture. Unity Centre offers modern work spaces, service venues, luxury residences with rental apartments, a hotel, and spaces conducive to relaxation.
EY Extends Lease in Lodz Office Building
EY extended its lease for over 1,400 sqm of office space in the Imagine complex in Lodz.The company joined the Imagine complex tenants in 2019. The EY Lodz offices are located in building A, at the intersection of Piłsudski and Śmigłego-Rydza avenues. The negotiation process was supported by EY's Real Estate Advisory Team.The Imagine complex consists of three buildings in Class A technical standards. Two six-story buildings offer a combined 17,200 sqm of commercial space—14,800 sqm of office space and 2,400 sqm of retail and service space. The third building is an above-ground garage offering 356 parking spaces and 49 double bicycle racks.
Large office building in Gdańsk changed ownership
Torus sold the Format office building in Gdańsk, which is the first such large transaction on the regional markets in Poland since 2022. Greenstone, a fund specializing in private equity investments, purchased almost 80% stake in the special purpose company that owns this office building, while approximately 20% stake remains with Torus Group. The Greenstone Fund, focusing on the Polish office market and investing capital from international private and institutional investors, returned to Tri-City after selling the Tensor building in 2022.The Format office building, offering almost 16 thousand m² of modern office space, is located in the business part of Gdańsk, on the border of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe. The building is well connected, located in the immediate vicinity of PKP/SKM Oliwa railway station, which ensures comfortable and fast commuting to work from various parts of the agglomeration. Format meets all the requirements of a Class A facility, standing out with high quality, functionality and modern architectural and technological solutions that take into account environmental aspects and create a healthy, friendly work environment. Confirmation of these features are LEED Platinum certificates and "Barrier-Free Object".
Intellias Opens New Office in Krakow
Intellias, a global technology partner, has opened a new engineering center in Krakow, located in the Fabryczna Office Park complex. After five years of presence in Poland, the company has launched its fourth office in the country, joining locations in Warsaw, Wroclaw, and Lodz. The new Intellias office offers work spaces, conference rooms, and a showroom where you can familiarize yourself with digital products and concepts implemented by company experts.Intellias is a global technology partner for leading organizations, including Fortune 500 companies, helping them accelerate sustainable digitalization. The company supports large-scale innovation in Europe, the United States, MENA, and APAC regions. Intellias has received numerous awards, including a place on the Global Outsourcing 100 IAOP list, recognition by Inc. 5000, Forbes, and GSA UK Awards. With over twenty years of experience, Intellias strives to ensure lasting success for its clients on their journey to achieving value.
Office complex in Warsaw changed ownership
Metron office building on Warsaw's Mokotów changed ownership. The property was sold by a Polish company belonging to Patrizia Frankfurt Kapitalverwaltungs GMBH. Alides Polska, a subsidiary of Belgian developer Alides, and AYA Properties Fund announced the joint acquisition of the Metron office building in Warsaw. Metron, located at Aleja Niepodległości 69, is in the prestigious Mokotów district, a key north-south artery in Warsaw. Its location above the M1 metro station - Wierzbno Station, provides tenants with a convenient 8-minute commute to the city center. An additional advantage is the proximity of numerous amenities in the dynamically developing Mokotów district. The Metron building offers 9 floors with a total gross office area of over 9,700 m². The property has BREEAM Very Good certification, which confirms its commitment to sustainable development and efficient operation. This acquisition fits perfectly with Alides' Property Upcycling Strategy and AYA Properties Fund's ESG strategy. Both companies aim to build a strong partnership to maximize the value of this prestigious office building.
INTENSE Group Becomes New Tenant of Vinci Business Center
Polish manufacturer and provider of IT solutions - INTENSE Group - has joined the tenants of Vinci Business Center. The company's new office will be arranged in approximately 700 m2 of space. The company will move to the office building in July 2024. Vinci Business Center offers 20,000 m2 of office space on twelve floors. The building was equipped with modern installations and durable construction materials, which minimizes maintenance costs and the need for repairs. Vinci Business Center received BREEAM in Use certificate at Excellent level and WELL Health-Safety certificate, which ensures that the building is friendly to the health of people working in it. WELL certification requires annual verification, which obligates owners and managers to constant control and improvement of the building. Because the building is certified and energy-efficient, it perfectly meets the needs of future tenants. Vinci office building is located at the main transportation arteries of Krakow, near the intersection of national roads 7 and 79. The journey to the city center takes no more than 10 minutes, and to Krakow-Balice airport you can reach in about 20 minutes. The location in close proximity to tram and bus stops allows for quick and comfortable access to the city center. Additionally, a bicycle path runs right next to the building. INTENSE Group's office space is located on the 10th floor of the building and occupies 716 m2. Brookfield Partners provided advice in the negotiation process.
Office building on Wola will soon be ready
Construction of a modern office building on Towarowa Street on Warsaw's Wola is coming to an end. The Ghelamco investment has just received confirmation of its highest level of technological advancement.Vibe is a Ghelamco office complex being built on a plot on Towarowa Street on Warsaw's Wola. Construction of the first building is coming to an end, and the building received the highest Platinum rating in WiredScore certification as well as SmartScore. The Vibe A office building offers tenants access to reliable digital infrastructure at the highest level. SmartScore certification evaluates the technological parameters of buildings and digital functionalities available to users and operators. Receiving the platinum rating by the Warsaw Ghelamco office building means that the building has advanced intelligent features that improve user experiences, increase operational efficiency and support sustainable practices. The building will be equipped with a modern Building Energy Management System (BEMS), allowing for a significant reduction in energy consumption. Ultimately, Vibe is to be fully powered by clean energy. Building users will have access to rich cycling infrastructure (m.in. lockers, showers, bicycle parking, repair station) and charging stations for electric cars and single-track vehicles.Vibe will also be the first office building in Poland with its own specially composed audio atmosphere, created by Polish composer, producer and sound designer Wojciech Urbański.The first building of the Vibe complex is about 45 meters high and offers 15,000 m² of space for rent in Class A standard. The building is scheduled to be handed over for use in Q2 2024.