The Waterfront scheme in Gdynia has achieved LEED certification, confirming adherence to the highest standards of sustainable construction. The office buildings from the second phase of the investment were awarded LEED Platinum certification, while the residential buildings achieved LEED Gold certification. The Waterfront buildings remain the only LEED-certified properties in Gdynia.
The second phase of Waterfront, designed by JEMS Architekci and developed by Vastint Poland, comprises two modern office buildings with a total area of 16,000 sqm, as well as two residential buildings offering more than 140 apartments and ground-floor retail units in total.
LEED is the world’s most widely recognised green building certification system. On average, LEED-certified buildings generate 34 percent lower CO₂ emissions, consume 25 percent less energy and 11 percent less water.
The first phase of the Waterfront project, completed in 2015, was also awarded LEED certification nearly 10 years ago. To this day, the buildings delivered in the first and second phases stand as the only LEED-certified projects in Gdynia.
“The LEED Platinum and Gold certifications for the newest Waterfront buildings in Gdynia confirm that Vastint’s philosophy of sustainable development is being put into practice in our projects. We create spaces that enhance people’s health and well-being while minimising environmental impact. This approach contributes to climate goals and improves the quality of urban life,” says David Pettersson, Development & Construction Manager at Vastint Poland.
The Waterfront project is situated in a unique location, adjacent to Kościuszko Square and the President’s Waterfront, on a site of over 4 hectares that had remained undeveloped for years. The investment has brought new quality to this part of the city, combining modern architecture with Gdynia’s modernist heritage.
The first stage of the project, completed in 2015, delivered a 10,000 sqm office building, home to PKO BP among others, as well as the Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The second phase added new office and residential buildings, which became a catalyst for further revitalisation of the city centre. The next stage foresees the construction of additional office and hotel space, a cultural pavilion, and new public areas that will transform the complex into a vibrant hub of Gdynia.
