Fort Wola in Warsaw has expanded its functions by introducing office space, continuing the trend of repositioning older retail assets into mixed-use destinations.
The centre, which reopened in 2023 after redevelopment, has converted former storage areas into offices tailored to tenants’ needs. Initel, a company specialising in electrical and low-voltage installations, has leased 400 sqm for its Warsaw branch. The space will also host a lightning protection showroom and a 3D printing store.
“The choice of Fort Wola was strategic – it offers visibility, accessibility and flexibility to adapt the space to our specific requirements. The centre is modern, functional and evolving dynamically, with the landlord open to non-standard solutions and swift adaptation,” said Robert Kulpiński, CEO of Initel.
Since its reopening, Fort Wola has created a total of around 700 sqm of office space and added 3,700 sqm of retail. Further expansion is underway, with 8,000 sqm being prepared for new entertainment functions. The centre already hosts Warsaw’s largest Jungle Academy play zone, the city’s only Roller Disco rink, a Hakiel dance school, a billiard club and a Zdrofit fitness centre, which will soon be enlarged.
“We value the trust shown by new tenants. Flexibility in responding to tenant needs is our hallmark. The expansion of the entertainment area is designed to further strengthen Fort Wola’s position as a multifunctional destination attracting a broad customer base,” said Magdalena Zawadzka-Mech, Director of Fort Wola.
The repositioning of Fort Wola reflects broader changes in Poland’s retail property market, where many older centres are being modernised, converted to mixed-use or repurposed for office and residential functions in response to shifting consumer behaviour and investor focus on the living and office sectors.
