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Optimal Development breaks ground on Bratislava project
Developer Optimal Development has begun construction of Matadorka Living, a residential-led mixed-use project on the site of the historic Smaltovňa building in the Petržalka district of Bratislava. The 1905 structure, designed by architect Heinrich Zieger and German firm Wayss & Freytag, once employed 910 people, roughly one third of Petržalka's population at the time. After decades of neglect, the site is now being transformed into a new local centre for the district.
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New leases
- Globalworth announced the signing of a lease agreement with B+N Integrated Facility Services, part of the international facility management company LIWO Group, which operates across nine European countries. B+N will occupy approximately 1,500 sqm of office space in Green Court D, Globalworth’s newest development in Bucharest, currently under construction in the Aurel Vlaicu area and scheduled for completion in 2027.
- UDH, one of Poland’s largest distributors of premium imported beers, has leased approximately 1,400 sq m of modern warehouse and office space at the Park Rysy Kraków distribution centre. The tenant, which has chosen to expand its operations in southern Poland, was once again represented by AXI IMMO.
- Golden Star Estate has secured a long-term lease agreement with global technology solutions and consulting provider C&F for nearly 1,900 sqm of office space at the Konstruktorska Business Center. Following the transaction, the property, located in Warsaw’s Mokotów business district, is now almost fully leased. The Polish branch of C&F will officially relocate to the facility at the beginning of 2027.
New appointments
- Indotek Group has announced the appointment of Diederik Bakker as Group Chief Investment Officer and Group Head of Asset Management. In his new role, the Dutch real estate investment professional will gradually assume responsibility for the company's ITAM (investment, transaction, and asset management) activities across 12 European countries, supporting the next phase of Indotek Group’s growth. His focus includes facilitating sound investment decisions across Europe and developing a group-level portfolio management strategy that combines local market knowledge with international asset management know-how.
- Peakside Capital Advisors has appointed Bogi Gabrovic to advise the board and support its investment and acquisition activities in Poland. Gabrovic brings more than 25 years of CEE real estate experience to the role, having previously held senior executive positions at CTP, Golub & Company, and White Star Real Estate, where she managed transactions exceeding €2 billion.
- Katarína Brydone, Jana Vlková and Vendula Maršová have been appointed as the first Equity Partners of Colliers’ Czech business. Brydone brings more than 20 years of experience in international real estate. Vlková has more than 25 years of experience in commercial real estate. Maršová, Partner and Head of Valuation and Advisory Services, brings more than 16 years of experience in real estate valuation and advisory.
