Information from the office market
Modern office showroom in V Tower on Chmielna Street in Warsaw
In the second quarter of 2024, modern and functional office spaces available in V Tower on Chmielna Street in Warsaw will be presented. Construction of the office showroom in V Tower will begin very soon. The interior concepts were prepared by the renowned architectural firm APA Wojciechowski, which has many spectacular projects in its portfolio.The V Tower building consists of a tower part and a podium served by 4 additional separate receptions, which can be dedicated exclusively to tenants. This flexible solution opens numerous possibilities for companies looking for their own individual lobby.In addition to the excellent location on Chmielna Street 85/87, the building has a number of advantages that meet the expectations and needs of today's tenants. These include attractive common areas, extensive commercial and service space, green courtyards and an impressive number of parking spaces (542). After modernization, this complex will be further enriched with the latest technologies that meet ESG requirements, increasing comfort and creating positive experiences for users and guests staying in the building. The showroom will occupy an area of 240 sqm.
MAK Group Remains at Warsaw's Nefryt
MAK Group, bringing together leading companies in the Polish insurance market, decided to remain in its current headquarters in the business part of Warsaw's Mokotow. The Nefryt building, where the office is located, offers office space exceeding 15,000 sqm. MAK company headquarters, with an area of about 2.5 thousand sqm, will remain in the Nefryt building. As a result of renegotiating the lease agreement, the company will remain in this location for the next 6 years. MAK Insurance, the largest insurance broker on the Polish market with Polish capital, serves both the private and public sectors. The company specializes in advanced insurance programs including life, motor, property, civil liability and financial insurance. MAK Insurance office, with an area of about 2.5 thousand sqm, is located in the Nefryt building at Domaniewska Street 39. This prestigious facility, located next to the Westfield Mokotow shopping center, offers not only over 15,000 sqm of high-class office space, but also retail space. With BREEAM in-use certificates with excellent ratings in Asset and Management categories, the Nefryt building emphasizes its friendliness to both users and the natural environment.
EY rents large office in downtown Krakow
One of the world's largest audit firms, Ernst & Young (EY), rented an office in the Brain Park office complex, located in downtown Krakow. EY's move to the new office on Grzegórzki is planned for the second half of this year.Ernst & Young (EY) is a global consulting and service firm specializing in areas such as audit, tax advisory, business consulting and legal services. EY is one of the largest audit firms in the world. It provides services to diverse clients, such as corporations, financial institutions, governments and non-profit organizations. The company employs thousands of employees worldwide and has offices in many countries, offering services in audit, tax advisory, risk management, strategic consulting, mergers and acquisitions, technology and other areas.Ernst & Young is one of the "Big Four", the four largest audit firms in the world, alongside Deloitte, KPMG and PwC. The company is valued for its high quality services and commitment to professional and social development.EY rented 2,000 square meters of office space in the Brain Park complex on Grzegórzki, which offers a total of 43,000 m² of modern workspace and almost 10,000 m² of green areas. The planned date for the new tenant to move into the office in downtown is scheduled for the second half of this year. For this reason, the developer completed the commercialization process for the first building in the office complex.Among the companies that already use space in Brain Park are including EPAM Polska, PepsiCo GBS, ALDI Tech Hub, APPTIO Poland, Mercator Medical, Loftmill serviced offices and Medicover clinic.
Approaching completion of construction of the tallest building in Poznan
Approaching the completion of construction of the tallest building in Poznan - the AND2 office building. The process of installing the facade of the skyscraper, consisting of semi-structural curtain walls, is nearing completion.The AND2 office building, being constructed at Plac Andersa in Poznan, is already presenting itself in almost all its splendor. The facade installation, made of aluminum and glass, is slowly coming to an end.Thanks to semi-structural curtain walls, a fully glazed effect was achieved, eliminating external connecting elements such as mullions and beams. This creates the effect of a uniform glass sheet. The installation of the segmented facade is carried out with the support of mini cranes, eliminating the need for external scaffolding.AND2 has a facade glazed with functional glass, which reduces the amount of transmitted light and limits the heating of rooms, which translates into lower energy consumption for cooling them. Additionally, internal blinds are planned. Narrow, openable window wings have been designed in the elements of the glass facade. On the southern part of the facade, the installation of photovoltaic panels is planned.The next stage of the investment will be installation work, planned for the transition between March and April of this year. At the same time, interior finishing work of the office building will begin. The handover of AND2 to use is expected in 2025. This 120-meter skyscraper will offer 40,000 sqm of office space, supplemented by commercial and service space. AND2 will become the most modern office building in the capital of Greater Poland. The investment is being implemented by Von der Heyden Group in cooperation with the City of Poznan, thus completing the 25-year construction at Plac Andersa. The general contractor of the office building is PORR. The office building's offer includes three types of office space: Silver, the most spacious and suitable for large teams, Gold with a view of all sides of the city, and Palladium on the upper floors for those who want to stand out their business.
Dutch Expand Office in Krakow's Strict City Center
The Backbase office, belonging to the Dutch fintech solutions provider, located in Krakow, is currently undergoing expansion. As part of this investment, the space occupied in the High5ive office complex will be increased to over 1,000 sqm.Backbase has gained recognition by developing the Engagement Banking Platform, providing support to banking institutions in modernization. Since its founding in 2003, the company has served over 120 banks worldwide. Its headquarters are located in Amsterdam and Atlanta, with regional offices located in Boise, Princeton, Mexico City, Toronto, Cardiff, Krakow, Dubai, and Singapore. Employing over 2,000 employees in 14 branches.Backbase's Krakow office is located in the High5ive office complex, built by Skanska, offering approximately 70,000 sqm of work space.
Rituals Cosmetics Poland Joins Tenants of Warsaw's CityGate Office Building
Rituals Cosmetics Poland company has joined the tenants of Warsaw's CityGate office building. The company will move to its new office in May 2024 and will occupy approximately 600 sqm. Brookfield Partners represented Rituals Cosmetics Poland in verifying potential locations, selecting the target headquarters and negotiating lease terms. CityGate is an office building located in Warsaw's Wola district at the intersection of Solidarity Avenue and Towarowa Street, consists of two parts: Building A (with 13 above-ground floors) and Building B (with six above-ground floors), connected by a two-level underground parking garage for 226 parking spaces. The total usable area of the complex is 23 thousand sqm, of which 19 thousand sqm is intended for office space. The ground floor is occupied by retail and service outlets with an area of about 1.4 thousand sqm.
Rödl & Partner firm will move to VIBE office building on Wola
Rödl & Partner, founded in 1977 in Nuremberg, will occupy the entire sixth and over half of the seventh floor of a 45-meter office building in Warsaw's business center. In Poland, the company employs approximately 600 employees. The company became the newest tenant of the Vibe office building on Warsaw's Wola. Rödl & Partner is one of the leading consulting firms offering services in the field of audit, BPO, tax advice, legal advice and consulting.Rödl & Partner rented almost 2,500 square meters of work space in the office building, which is scheduled to be handed over for use in the second quarter of 2024. Besides Poland, Rödl & Partner operates in 49 countries, has 110 offices and employs 5,800 people. In the country, the company has been present since 1992, with headquarters in Gdańsk, Gliwice, Krakow, Poznań, Warsaw and Wrocław.The VIBE office building, located in the area of Daszyńskiego Roundabout on Wola, will offer modern Class A space of 15,000 sqm. Future tenants will enjoy various amenities such as infrastructure for cyclists (lockers, showers, bicycle parking, repair station), charging stations for electric vehicles, and other conveniences. The planned date for handing over the office building for use is the second quarter of 2024.
Natek Office Opens in Warsaw. Another Planned in Wroclaw
Natek, a company providing its services on the IT services and consulting market in the Central and Eastern Europe region, is expanding its operations by opening a new office in the Warsaw Q22 skyscraper. It also plans to launch another location in Poland in May of this year, this time in Wroclaw's Infinity. However, this is only part of the ambitious plans of the company, which continues dynamic development by opening new offices and expanding its team. Natek's modern office space in Warsaw Q22 occupies over 520 square meters. In the transaction Natek Poland was represented by Brookfield Partners, which also supported the tenant in the space design process.
Mogilska 35 Office with BREEAM certificate at the Excellent level
The newest investment by Warimpex, an office building located at Mogilska 35 in Krakow, obtained a BREEAM In-Use certificate at the Excellent level. This is a confirmation of meeting high standards of sustainable development in the construction industry. Opened at the end of 2023, the Mogilska 35 Office building is a modern class A facility, located in the very center of Krakow. It offers over 11,000 sqm of office space for rent, distributed over six floors.The BREEAM certificate, the most recognized in Poland in the field of sustainable construction, confirms the extent to which properties are environmentally friendly. In the case of BREEAM In-Use certification, focused on existing buildings, attention is directed to ten areas, such as management, reducing energy and water consumption, waste and pollution reduction, land use and ecology, materials, transport, innovation, health and well-being.The Mogilska 35 Office building, besides the obtained certificate, offers many solutions that increase work comfort. Conference rooms are equipped with CO2 sensors, supply and exhaust ventilation with air conditioning was also used as well as sound-absorbing materials, which classifies it as a low-noise building. Additionally, tenants have access to electric vehicle charging stations and cyclist infrastructure, and the building is adapted to the needs of people with disabilities.The office building has introduced numerous environmentally friendly measures aimed at reducing energy and water consumption, such as solenoid valves in restrooms or a BMS system for collecting rainwater. Designers also took into account measures supporting rational waste management. With care for biodiversity and employee comfort, the investor equipped the facility with numerous green elements, such as terraces with biologically active roofs, climbing vegetation and a courtyard, which will be planted with trees and shrubs.
Two Companies in the New Technology Sector Chose Grzybowska Park in Warsaw as Their Headquarters
Safesqr and CodiLime chose the Grzybowska Park building in Warsaw as their new headquarters. Both of these companies operate in the new technology sector. CodiLime is a company specializing in software engineering, focusing on delivering custom solutions for leading network equipment manufacturers and telecommunications operators. They offer comprehensive services covering the entire software development lifecycle. CodiLime decided to rent approximately 625 square meters of office space in Grzybowska Park. Safesqr, on the other hand, specializes in comprehensive cybersecurity solutions tailored to the individual needs of clients. Their expert teams combine knowledge and experience, offering various tools and products, supporting risk management and creating effective security strategies. The company rented 655 square meters of office space in Grzybowska Park and plans to move its Warsaw office to this location in September of this year. Grzybowska Park is an exclusive office building located at Grzybowska Street 5a in Warsaw. The building offers almost 10,500 square meters of modern office space with its own green recreation area and a representative reception. The use of the highest quality materials on the facade of the building and numerous glass surfaces ensure continuous access to daylight, creating a friendly and comfortable work environment.