Warsaw office project becomes EU’s tallest building

23
Feb
2021
News - Warsaw office project becomes EU’s tallest building #development #HB Reavis #office #Poland #Warsaw

by Property Forum | Office

After reaching a roof height of 230 metres, Varso Tower became the tallest building in Poland. Now, after the installation of its 73-tonne and 80-metre spire, the Warsaw skyscraper has broken another record, becoming the tallest in the entire EU.


Thanks to its architectural height of 310 metres, Varso Tower is now the tallest building in the European Union, surpassing existing skyscrapers in Frankfurt, Milan and Paris. The 53-storey skyscraper is being developed by HB Reavis according to a design by the Foster+Partners studio.

After the construction work is finally completed in 2022, the building will invite you inside with a green lobby with hand-made mosaic walls. From there, two glazed elevators will be able to take you at a speed of 8 metres per second to the top of the skyscraper, from where you will be able to admire the views it will offer onto the city. Its two observation decks, among the highest in Europe, will be located at 205m and 230m – as much as twice as high as the observation deck of the nearby Palace of Culture and Science. A restaurant will also be located on floors 46 to 48. Most of the building is already covered with 4m high glass panels, which will provide excellent access to natural light. Varso Tower’s energy saving, comfort and safety features are to be confirmed by BREEAM and WELL certification at the highest level.

The skyscraper forms part of the Varso Place multifunctional investment, which is being developed in Warsaw city centre by HB Reavis. It will comprise offices, a hotel, an innovation centre and a shopping and service arcade.




New leases

  • 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.
  • Natland Group has committed to its long-term presence at Prague-based Rohan Business Center through a lease extension covering 2,004 sqm of office space, together with storage facilities and dedicated parking spaces, in a deal brokered by iO Partners.

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.

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