Information from the office market
AMS Poland new tenant of The Park Krakow
AMS, a company specializing in recruitment process outsourcing and talent management services, will relocate its headquarters to The Park Krakow complex, which is managed by Cain International and White Star Real Estate.As part of the new location, AMS will occupy the entire fourth floor with an area of over 3,000 sqm as well as over 900 sqm on the fifth floor of the B2 building.The Park Krakow is being developed in the Podgorze district, on the border of the Zabacie business district. The construction of Building B2 has recently been completed, and work is currently underway on the construction of Buildings B3 and B4. Ultimately, this complex will offer a total area of 100,000 sqm in eight buildings
BAT DBS Poland with new headquarters in Warsaw
BAT DBS Poland in Warsaw is moving to a new headquarters. A young and dynamically developing company from the shared services sector, part of the BAT Group (British American Tobacco), presents its new headquarters - WOW!Hub, which is located on Upper Mokotów, in the P180 office building. The office occupies two floors with an area of over 4,000 sqm. WOW!Hub is a place full of positive energy, whose main motto is: "Our Culture eats strategy for breakfast" (Our Culture eats strategy for beakfast). The interiors of the BAT DBS Poland office perfectly combine classic and modern elements, functionality and aesthetics, creating an environment conducive to creativity and cooperation. It is not just a traditional office; it transcends schemes, offering alternative and diverse work spaces while maintaining the zero waste principle. Architects from The Design Group, responsible for the interior design, fully captured the charismatic character of the company, creating a place that not only surprises and inspires, but also enriches the daily experiences of employees.
Skyliner II - construction of a new high-rise in Warsaw has begun
At Daszyńskiego Roundabout, construction of a new office building, Skyliner II, has begun, whose planned height will be 130 meters. The investor of the project is Karimpol Polska, and Warbud is the company responsible for construction.Over 34 months, a modern office building with an area of 24,000 square meters will be built, maintained in the technical standard of Class A. Each of the office floors will have an area of approximately 1,291 sqm. This project is a continuation of the earlier investment, the 200-meter Skyliner, a high-rise with an area of over 43,000 sqm, which was completed and handed over for use in January 2021.In the second phase of the project, a 28-story tower with a total area of 24,000 sqm will be built, of which 23,000 sqm will be intended for offices and the remaining 1,000 sqm for retail and service outlets. The architectural design of the high-rise was created by APA Wojciechowski Architekci studio, harmoniously combining it with the first phase of the investment. Both buildings will have a shared podium with a total area of 4,500 sqm, intended for retail and service activities.The new Skyliner II office building will be enriched with a fully glazed entrance foyer, with a two-story lobby with a mezzanine. A characteristic element will be a green terrace at the top, occupying almost 900 sqm, divided into different spaces with individual character, connected by external stairs. The terraces will be serviced by 10 elevators, of which 7 are main elevators, 2 service the garage, and 1 serves as a fire elevator.The underground part of the office building, consisting of five stories, will be used for car parking with 217 spaces and parking spaces for bicycles, of which there will be 100.
StoneX rented an office in the Krakow Mogilska 35 Office building
StoneX Group Inc., a global company providing financial services and listed on the Fortune 100 list, rented over 3,700 sqm of space from developer Warimpex in the Mogilska 35 Office building in Krakow. StoneX specializes in areas such as commercial hedging, global payments, securities and settlement and execution services.StoneX's presence in Krakow dates back to 2018, where the company currently employs over 380 employees. Mogilska 35 Office, handed over to use in 2023, is a six-story office building located in the Grzegorzki district, which is popular among leading Krakow employers. The total available area is almost 13,500 sqm, making it one of the most modern office buildings on the Krakow real estate market.A unique element of Mogilska 35 Office are green terraces and balconies, which not only enrich the aesthetic of the building, but above all increase employee satisfaction and comfort. This innovative office space is an ideal choice for dynamic companies, and leasing space in this facility confirms the prestige of StoneX Group Inc. on the Krakow office market.
Office building near Ronda Daszyńskiego obtained permit for use
In the vicinity of Ronda Daszyńskiego in Warsaw, the office complex implemented by Yareal Polska is growing. The company just obtained a permit for the use of the Lixa E building, which provided the capital's office market with modern space of almost 18,000 square meters.The Lixa office complex is a significant investment by Yareal Polska, which will ultimately consist of five office buildings with a total area of 77,000 square meters. Located in Warsaw's business center, close to Ronda Daszyńskiego on Wola, it is the largest office project in the history of Yareal Polska. The recently obtained permit for use concerns the Lixa E office building, whose area reaches almost 18,000 square meters. This building was erected on the western side of a publicly accessible LIXA City Gardens passage, which integrates the entire complex. The facility was commercialized by over 70 percent. The final stage of the Lixa investment includes the recently completed building E and office building D, whose completion is imminent. In the underground part of the complex, a total of 217 parking spaces are available, equipped with chargers for electric vehicles. For employees using bicycles, bike stands, showers and lockers are provided.Yareal Polska also took care of the surroundings, carrying out renovation of surrounding streets, including a section of Wola's important artery - Kasprzaka street. Also planned is the renovation of the entire Giełdowa street in the spring of this year.The architectural design of the complex is the work of the HRA Architects office. The final stage, i.e. the handing over for use of the last building of the Lixa complex, is planned for the turn of Q1 and Q2 2024.
Warta Tower is undergoing metamorphosis and changing its name to V Tower
The Warta Tower building, located on Chmielna Street in Warsaw, is currently undergoing a modernization process that includes equipping it with the most modern systems and solutions, meeting the highest standards of ecological and technological certification. The owner also presented the new name of the skyscraper – V Tower.The modernization process of the skyscraper at Chmielna 85/87 is currently underway, and after its completion, the building will operate under a new name. The first tenants are planning to move into the new offices in the first quarter of 2025.The investor set itself the goal of emphasizing the art deco style, while simultaneously using the latest technologies and innovative solutions for tenants. The characteristic elements of the original office building architecture will not only be preserved, but also highlighted and exposed. As part of the modernization, the green courtyards will also change, where additional small architecture and modern attractive relaxation zones will appear. Additionally, a large amount of new greenery will be planted around the office building, and a small park is planned to be created from the side of Żelazna Street. Large changes will also include the commercial and service part, where on level 1 there will be a gastronomic function, as well as a modern café in the main lobby with access to a green patio. In the main lobby, from the side of Al. Jerozolimskie, there will be a comfortable zone for tenants and guests, enabling the organization of short meetings or a place to relax.V Tower offers 33,700 sqm of workspace distributed over 21 floors. The office building consists of a tower part and a podium, served by 4 additional separate receptions. Tenants have at their disposal approximately 500 parking spaces.
The Shire – Beyond Coworking Opens New Office in Warsaw
In the Warsaw Spire C building located at Europejski Square in Warsaw, the second location of the flexible coworking space The Shire – Beyond Coworking is to be housed.On the fifth floor of this office building, a modern coworking space will be created, offering flexible and comfortable working conditions on over 1,500 square meters. The rich offer includes open spaces for integration and relaxation with working areas, meeting and conference rooms, individual work rooms for concentrated work, as well as common areas with access to numerous amenities, such as reception and guest services, mail handling, cleaning services, unlimited access to coffee, tea, fast Internet, telephone booths, and printing and scanning options. The opening of this venue is planned for April 2024.Warsaw Spire is the second location of The Shire – Beyond Coworking in the capital. In December 2023, the company opened a space on the highest floors of the Małachowski Square building. Additionally, the opening of additional offices is planned in Wroclaw and Poznan.The Shire – Beyond Coworking office spaces stand out from standard flexible or serviced offices, presenting a premium segment proposal. The network offers flexible lease agreements and comprehensive services, without hidden costs, with many additional benefits.
Baker McKenzie Polska new tenant of Varso Tower
International law firm, Baker McKenzie Polska, joined the group of tenants of the 310-meter tower located in the center of Warsaw. The company's new headquarters will be located on one of the highest office floors in Poland. Baker McKenzie Polska will move its headquarters to Varso Tower. The international law firm rented approximately 4,400 square meters on floors 35 to 37, making them one of the highest office floors in Poland. Baker McKenzie Polska lawyers and tax advisors plan to start work in the new office building at the turn of 2024 and 2025, with a lease agreement for 10 years. Varso Tower is a 310-meter skyscraper designed by renowned office Foster + Partners, offering 70,000 m² of modern office space of the highest technical standard. It is an integral part of the multifunctional complex realized by HB Reavis.
Second phase of Brain Park office complex received a permit for use
Echo Investment completed the Brain Park office complex in Krakow. The complex offers a total of 43,000 m² of modern workspace.In January 2024, a permit for use was issued for the second phase of Brain Park, located in a strategic location in the city, close to two key traffic hubs – Ronda Mogilskiego and Ronda Grzegórzeckiego. Echo Investment acted as the investor, and Baumschlager Eberle Architekci Kraków was responsible for the architectural design.The complex consists of modern office buildings, located on a plot at the intersection of Aleja Pokoju and Ulica Fabryczna in Krakow's Grzegórzki. In the first phase of the investment, two buildings with a total area of 30,000 m² were handed over for use, with the first tenants moving into the new offices in November 2022. Currently, after obtaining a permit for use for the third office building, another 13,000 m² was delivered to the market.The central point of the complex is an open patio, which is a place for rest and eating meals in the fresh air. Additionally, it provides space for table tennis, chess tables, swings and street workout activities. Brain Park tenants can enjoy green terraces, 485 parking spaces, 300 bicycle spaces, charging stations for electric cars and scooters, as well as changing rooms with showers.Among the tenants of the complex are renowned companies such as EPAM Polska, PepsiCo GBS, ALDI Tech Hub, APPTIO Poland, Mercator Medical, Loftmill serviced offices and Medicover clinic.Brain Park is the first office project in Krakow to obtain the WiredScore Platinum certificate, confirming its excellent digital connectivity and advanced technological solutions.
The Bridge - the tallest building currently being built in Poland
Currently, construction is underway on one of the most modern and most ecologically friendly office buildings in Central and Eastern Europe, located in the business center of Warsaw – The Bridge. The facility has already reached a height of 160 meters, making it currently the tallest building in Poland, and also one of the most modern and environmentally friendly office buildings in the region.During the construction of The Bridge, located at the junction of Towarowa, Grzybowska and Plac Europejski, Ghelamco has already completed 40 floors, which translates to the current height of 160 meters of the investment. Currently, work is underway on technical floors, which will add another 14 meters, and at the same time will be slightly set back, giving the skyscraper slenderness. The process of installing the facade is also underway, where the lower floors are distinguished by varied panels with different shapes and transparency, and on some of them characteristic razor blades have appeared.The architecture of The Bridge is characterized by numerous breaks in the building, which gives the building dynamism and makes it look different from each side. The total office space will be 47,000 m², with an additional terrace on the 40th floor for tenants. Additionally, the facility will have approximately 280 parking spaces, including chargers for electric cars, and a special place for e-bikes with charging points. For bicycle enthusiasts, almost 150 spaces are provided along with appropriate infrastructure.The Bridge in Warsaw will be equipped with advanced pro-ecological solutions, including low-emission, energy-efficient and modern technologies that improve health and work comfort. The building will obtain SmartScore and WiredScore certificates at the highest Platinum level, becoming energy-neutral and powered 100% by clean energy. An ultra-energy-efficient and innovative Building Energy Management System will also be used, monitoring and managing the building's energy parameters.