Centrum Praskie Koneser can once again boast consecutive growth in key indicators. The number of visitors to the commercial and service part of the investment increased by 6,5 percent year-over-year, and tenant turnover increased by 11,1 percent.
“The excellent results achieved by Centrum Praskie Koneser are a reason for satisfaction and motivation for further dedicated work for us. Especially considering that the first years of the complex’s operation coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis. The high level of key operational indicators, on the one hand, proves the effectiveness of marketing and placemaking activities, such as Koneser’s Summer or Koneser’s Ice Rink, and on the other hand confirms that modern, multifunctional facilities are much more resilient to market challenges compared to single-function projects,” says Magdalena Bartkiewicz-Podoba, CEO of Liebrecht & wooD in Poland, the company that owns Centrum Praskie Koneser in its portfolio.
New tenants in Koneser
In 2023, Centrum Praskie Koneser experienced dynamic growth in its offerings. New tenants appeared in the commercial, service, and restaurant areas of the investment, occupying a total of 2,864 sqm:
- miniciti – an innovative educational project for children. In a unique miniature town, where young people get the knowledge of the basics of entrepreneurship, economics, and sustainable development,
- L’Osteria – the first restaurant of the well-known European restaurant chain, offering Italian cuisine, distinguished by a family atmosphere and unique design,
- Spółdzielnia.Koneser – a modern restaurant with roots in Łódź. The spot is located in the historic building of Centrum Praskie Koneser, on three floors. Its menu features dishes from European and American cuisines,
- Karmnik – a place with natural and healthy products straight from local, small-scale producers, mainly from the Mazovia and Podlasie regions,
- Minimal Line, the artistic studio of Klaudia Mączka-Rzewuska. At Minimal Line, you can order minimalist, original projects such as portraits, gifts, or drawings based on photographs.
- Pharmacy (Medicover Group) complemented the wide medical offer of Centrum Praskie Koneser, which includes Dental Sense Medicover Dentistry, Rytuał Uśmiechu Medicover Prosthetic Laboratory, Damian Medical Centre, Damian Medical Centre Aesthetic Medicine, and Invimed clinic.
- Ambassade de la Beaute – the first venue in Poland of the exclusive network of beauty salons by the French brand Biologique Recherche, offering treatments for the face, body, hair, and scalp, for both women and men.
At the beginning of 2023, the operator and tenant of the Butelkownia event centre (1,667 sqm) became the Dobry Hotel Group, which includes the Moxy Warsaw Praga Hotel in its portfolio, located inside Koneser. New tenants have occupied a total area of 4,531 sqm.
The year 2024 at Koneser – new tenants and many attractions
In 2024, Centrum Praskie Koneser is focusing on further developing its rich offerings. On the map of investment, new and exceptional tenants will appear. These include:
- an attractive proposal for children, youth, and families, namely the interactive museum ‘Kleks. Magia Kina’ inspired by the world created by Jan Brzechwa,
- the ‘Zabawa’ music bar, combines entertainment with quality European slow-food cuisine,
- Freya Bistro – a restaurant offering vegetarian and vegan cuisine, operated by the successful Freya brand already present in Koneser.
Further actions are also planned to expand the offer of Centrum Praskie Koneser.
In 2024, Koneser space will be bustling with activities permanently embedded in Warsaw’s event calendar. The iconic ‘Koneser’s Summer’ will occur in July and August. Moreover, throughout the year, Koneser hosts workshops, exhibitions, events, theatre performances, film screenings, and other attractions. They aim to positively influence the city’s sustainable development and support the local community, in line with the ESG Policy adopted by Liebrecht & wooD company.
“2024 promises to be an excellent year at Centrum Praskie Koneser. The upcoming captivating concepts and events show that Koneser is a highly attractive location for both visitors and tenants. The extraordinary offer, unique places, and atmospheric post-industrial architecture provide an excellent foundation for developing interesting and diverse ventures,” says Magdalena Bartkiewicz-Podoba.
Operating since 2018, Centrum Praskie Koneser comprises nearly 100,000 sqm of space dedicated to office, commercial, cultural, entertainment, gastronomic, hotel, and residential purposes. The investment, located on the premises of the former Koneser Vodka Distillery, was realized and belongs to Liebrecht & wooD and BBI Development S.A. The property is managed by Liebrecht & wooD.
