The historic area of the old Monopol Wódczany vodka distillery will be transformed into Monopolis – a unique project that will combine high-quality office space, services and cultural amenities along with a wide range of restaurants.
Monopolis is a remarkable project developed in the centre of Łódź by Virako. The company aims to create a unique combination of activities. Apart from office functions, where Virako will develop the most comfortable of working environments, the developer will also create space that will host significant cultural events, leisure activities and which will also be a place to relax.
“Today an office building – no matter how modern – is simply not enough,” commented Krzysztof Witkowski, President of the Board, Virako. “Workplaces no longer consist solely of a nine-to- five workstation comprising an office desk and a telephone. In fact, workplaces no longer just include social amenities such as hammocks and playstation consoles. Today, a workplace is perceived as a place where employees are able to spend their time in a comfortable environment – where we can take our laptop computers and cell phones, and work in green surroundings, or go to a cafe located on the floor below, meet our client at a restaurant or leave our children at a nearby day-care center. All of these amenities will be available at Monopolis.”
Monopolis will offer 23,400 sqm of high quality office space developed in the historical building and two new projects. In the post-industrial and historic M1 building, Virako will develop 7,000 sqm of modern office space. In the two newly-developed projects, M2 and M3 – there will be 8,050 sqm and 8,350 sqm of modern office space respectively. In total, the project will offer nearly 2,500 comfortable work places of the highest standard. Furthermore, the office buildings will offer the possibility for flexible arrangement of well-lit “open-space” office areas.
The new investment is located on the crossroads of two of the city’s major arterial roads – Al. Piłsudskiego and Kopcińskiego Streets. The complex is within easy reach of Łódź Fabryczna railway station, Łódź Airport and the A1 motorway. Furthermore, Monopolis is well served by 23 bus and tram lines located in close proximity to the investment.
Monopolis will undergo BREEAM ‘Very Good’ and ‘Excellent’ certification. In accordance with the requirements of the system, all construction and technology solutions applied within the complex will be dedicated to creating a comfortable and user-friendly working environment, optimizing operating costs, and reducing the complex’s impact on the environment.
Apart from offices, employees and visitors of Monopolis will have numerous amenities at their disposal, such as restaurants, cafes, service points, green rooftop terraces, a museum of of Monopol Wódczany’s history, art gallery, theatre, spa with a swimming pool, club for children, and a kindergarten. The area of Monopolis will be both open and family-friendly. Children will find numerous playgrounds and places for development through workshops held at a children’s club. Furthermore, adults will be able to use a wide range of cultural and recreational amenities. The concept perfectly fits in with the project of Nowe Centrum Łodzi – it is both modern and multi-functional as well as creating a remarkable space for the residents of Łódź.
“We have been developing and managing office buildings of the highest standards for many years now,” added Krzysztof Witkowski. “We are aware of tenant expectations and how their needs evolve. Monopolis is the answer to this changing world. These offices are tailor-made.”
