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Warsaw Spire – Skyscraper in Warsaw wins Eurobuild Awards

Warsaw, 12 December 2011 – Warsaw Spire, developed by Ghelamco, won in the category "Architectural design of the year, Poland" in Eurobuild Awards competition. Live voting took place during Eurobuild's official ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Warsaw, where 650 real estate, finance and consulting industry representatives from the CEE were present.

 

Eurobuild Awards is a very special event for the real estate market in Poland. Live voting for "Architectural design of the year, Poland" took place during the presentation of all nominated investments on the 8th of December. The winning Warsaw Spire is a unique business complex developed by Ghelamco in the centre of Warsaw. The construction of the three buildings, including a 220m high tower and two 55m high side buildings, has commenced mid-2011.

Not only is the Warsaw skyscraper the symbol of contemporariness and functionality, it also reflects the marvellous architecture of the Belgian architectural studio M .& J-M. Jaspers – J. Eyers & Partners. During its 40 years of activity, the studio has gained a rich experience and now provides services of the highest quality to create the most prestigious venues all over the world.

 

M .& J-M. Jaspers – J. Eyers & Partners' portfolio comprises the headquarters of many international companies, high-rise investments, governmental facilities, airports and high-class hotels. Warsaw Spire is another project implemented in the cooperation of Ghelamco Poland and the Belgian studio. "Our close, long-term cooperation has led to the implementation of a remarkable architectural vision for the capital Warsaw. We captured the idea of a modern and functional office in the 220m high tower and two 55m high side buildings," architect Jonathan Eyers says.

 

Warsaw Spire is one of the most unique office buildings in the capital of Poland. Steel and glass are combined to create a well-lit space, which will become one of the most characteristic symbols of the city panorama. The investment will be one of the best business addresses in Warsaw, or even in Poland. The investment is located in the city centre next to the Hilton Hotel, near the main transport hub, where the city's main arteries - including the second line of the Warsaw's metro - intersect.

 

Not only the architecture, location and technological advancement are the buildings determinants but also a new approach to the urban planning of public sphere. The Warsaw Spire has been created for Warsaw and its residents. There will be a spacious square of 4000smq in the area between the buildings, open to everyone. The complex will be a lively meeting place, also outside working hours. The square with fountains and surrounded by a green area, will be characteristic due to elements of small architecture. There will also be restaurants offering dishes from the international cuisine, cafes, bars, shops and service points and in wintertime an ice skating ring with unlimited access. Such a spacious square in the centre of a complex of this size is the first of a kind in Warsaw and CEE.

 

The investment will provide approx. 100 000 m2 of modern business space together with 1200 underground parking spaces to the market. Distinguishing features are the design and the most innovative technologies implemented in the project. Furthermore, the building was designed in accordance with the requirements of BREEAM eco-certificate.

 

"The award for Warsaw Spire, granted by the voters being the industry representatives present at the ceremony, is a great honour and pride. Warsaw skyscraper is our flagship investment and we anticipate that in 2014 it will be the most recognizable office project in Warsaw," Jeroen van der Torlen, Ghelamco Poland's Managing Director, commented on the award.

 

Also, as a part of the Eurobuild Awards, Ghelamco won the title of Office developer of the Year CEE as a recognition of the developer's dynamic and consequent activities on the Polish office market. There were 19 competitors within the category. Experts judging in the category assessed numerous aspects: the time of the company's presence on the market, the scope of activities, reputation, data concerning terms of lease, financial results, as well as the number, scope, creativity and the importance of implemented projects. Ghelamco Poland won the competition as one of the leading developers on the Polish market. The jury appreciated the successful company, which has delivered over 375 000 m2 of modern business space during its 20 years presence on the Polish market. According to the forecast for the prospective 4 -5 years, the company will deliver another 300 000 m2 of space, of which 200 000 am2 are already being implemented.

About Ghelamco Poland

Ghelamco Poland is currently one of the top developers and general contractors active on the Polish commercial real estate market. The Company specializes in delivering high quality office buildings and warehouse logistics centres, with more than 375, 000 m² delivered in its 20 years' presence. Under the brand name Ghelamco Residential, it also develops high quality residential projects. Ghelamco Poland has earned a reputation as being a developer that guarantees prime quality standards and a short development delivery period and has received numerous awards in recognition of its excellence. Ghelamco Poland is a daughter of Ghelamco Group.

Media contact:

Marta Gryglewicz, Account Executive, Partner of Promotion e-mail: m.gryglewicz@partnersi.com.pl, tel. (022) 858 74 58 w. 36

 

Anna Krystecka, Marketing & PR Manager, Ghelamco Poland e-mail: anna.krystecka@ghelamco.com, tel. (022) 455 16 00