Construction of The Warsaw HUB, Ghelamco Poland’s biggest project, i.e. a skyscraper complex in Warsaw’s Wola district, is gaining momentum. Works on the underground part of the complex are now pending. It is one of the most technologically advanced construction projects in Poland, which uses state-of-the-art design solutions.
The Warsaw HUB is being erected in the fastest developing part of Warsaw, i.e. at Rondo Daszyńskiego in Wola district, at the junction of Towarowa and Prosta streets. After Warsaw Spire, it is yet another Ghelamco project which sets up a new business centre of Warsaw. The complex will consist of three skyscrapers: the 85-metre hotel building and two 130-metre office towers. All the buildings will be joined by a five-storey foundation, which will create a big-city frontage along Towarowa Street.
Advanced works on the underground part of the complex are now pending. The underground’s ceiling above -six floor under building C (office tower) is being built as well as the foundation slab under building A (hotel tower). They are being erected using the so-called suspended-ceiling method, which is one of the most technically complicated and at the same time safest methods.
“When it comes to safety, we make no compromises. Therefore with The Warsaw HUB we decided to use state-of-the-art construction technology and methods,” said Jarosław Zagórski, Commercial and Business Development Director, Ghelamco Poland. “Also, it is currently one of the biggest and most technologically advanced construction projects in Poland.”
The decision to use the suspended-ceiling method was primarily driven by the fact that the complex is being built along one of Warsaw’s busiest roads, in direct vicinity to the second metro line.
One of the biggest challenges for the builders in the coming months will be to erect a huge foundation slab. The operation will require ca. 3,500 tons of steel and 16,000 cubic metres of concrete, which is equivalent to 500 detached houses. The slab will be completed by the end of the year, whereas the whole underground part of the complex will be finished at the turn of Q1 and Q2 2018. The building of the connector with the Rondo Daszyńskiego metro station will also start next year. The connector will provide The Warsaw HUB users with direct access to the second metro line platforms. The investment is scheduled to be completed in Q1 2020.
The Warsaw HUB is currently Ghelamco Poland’s most innovative project, which will go far beyond the traditional concept of an office complex. The investment is built upon the concept of a “hub”, i.e. a major functional and transportation centre. Various means of transport and roads meet in the direct vicinity of the project, namely the metro, trams, buses, trains, and major routes. The complex will combine all functions which are necessary for modern corporations and startups to operate. The 113,000 sqm of space will offer state-of-the-art office premises, a conference center, three- and four-star hotels, service outlets, and a fitness centre. In the Warsaw HUB, there will also be a place for MeetDistrict, a unique co-working space which has been successful in Ghelamco’s Belgian investments.
The investment will provide its future tenants with numerous sophisticated technology solutions. For example, access to the building will be enabled for smartphones and the parking lot will be equipped with a car recognition system, a car wash, and a charging station for electric cars. The complex will be powered from three independent sources, and the tenants will also be able to install their own generators.
Ultimately, The Warsaw HUB will also be home to The Heart Warsaw, a centre of cooperation between corporations and startups, now based in the Warsaw Spire. As part of the concept, global companies seeking innovative solutions will receive complex support – from preparing the organization to cooperation with startups to dedicated scouting and pilot implementations. In addition, as part of The Heart Warsaw, projects related to the smart cities and smart office concepts will be developed, which could be later used in The Warsaw HUB.