BASF Polska, the Polish division of the world’s largest chemical company, has leased nearly 2,800 sqm in the West Station II office building. Experts from JLL represented BASF Polska during the processes of searching for the most convenient options and the negotiation of lease terms.
Company’s Polish headquarters moved to West Station II. BASF also has two production plants and a distribution centre in Poland. In total, the company employs approximately 800 specialists in the country.
“The company will remain on Aleje Jerozolimskie Street, moving into West Station, a modern office scheme which offers an excellent location”, comments Katarzyna Byczkowska, Managing Director, BASF Polska.
“We chose West Station II because it is well-served by public transport and is in close proximity to Dworzec Warszawa Zachodnia station. This is, of course, of great importance for our employees,” adds Katarzyna Byczkowska.
The company moved into this well-located modern office project, developed by HB Reavis developed, on 4th June.
“Warsaw is the leading business location in Central and Eastern Europe. The city’s sound reputation, extensive labor market and attractive office projects continue to attract new international players as well as those which are already established in the capital. An example of this is BASF Polska, which has been developing its business in Warsaw for a number of years now .The company needs state-of-the-art and flexible office space that can be adjusted to its teams’ needs and various working styles. The office also has to be in an area which is well-served by both road and public transport,” says Tomasz Trzósło, Managing Director, JLL Poland.
West Station’s location adjacent to the main artery of the city ensures excellent connections with all of Warsaw’s districts as well as other regional cities. BASF’s new office will be fully adjusted to the needs of employees. The space planning and arrangement is supported by Origameo – an internal team of consultants from HB Reavis consisting of architects, interior designers and sociologists.
“The quality of West Station has been recognized by a division of the biggest chemical company in the world – a fact that we are very proud of. We are also able to provide our client with professional advisory services based on a thorough diagnosis of workplace transformation. Thanks to questionnaires, workshops conducted with the customer’s employees and observations made in BASF’s office, we were able to determine how the company operates and what can be changed in its new office. BASF’s new office in Warsaw will be more flexible and open. It will also contribute to enhanced communication amongst the company’s employees,” says Stanislav Frnka, CEO, HB Reavis Poland.
West Station has been awarded the BREEAM Interim “Excellent” certificate. It deploys modern, eco-friendly and technological solutions, such as LED lighting and water use reduction systems. A custom designed glazed façade ensures maximum levels of sunlight and acoustic isolation. The complex is also equipped with cutting-edge air conditioning and ventilation systems with central air humidity controls and individual temperature control systems.
