The construction of Ghelamco’s flagship investment in Poland – The Bridge office complex, which measures over 54,000 square meters and 174 meters high – has officially come to an end.
The Bridge complex, which consists of what Ghelamco descibes as an “ultra-modern skyscraper and the historic building of the former Bellona Publishing House,” has obtained an occupancy permit. The final finishing steps are currently underway in the common areas, and the process of arranging the office space of the tenants has also begun. Changes will also take place in the area freed up from the construction site – the reconstruction of a part of Plac Europejski has begun, and Ghelamco promises it “will return in a new, even more beautiful version.”
According to Ghelamco, “The Bridge is not just a name – it is also an architectural idea. The project combines a glazed skyscraper with a restored monument, creating a unique whole that fits perfectly into the urban fabric and history of Wola. The modern office building, 174 meters high and 42 floors high, towers over Plac Europejski and Grzybowska Street, while the adjacent intimate Bellona building from the 1950s has gained new life – while maintaining the old walls, unique character and spirit of the place.” The Dutch studio UNStudio and the Polish-Belgian Architecture Studio PROJEKT were responsible for their design.
“This is one of the most significant and largest office projects in Poland in recent years, as well as another step in the transformation of the Rondo Daszynskiego area into a business center and a showcase of Warsaw, initiated by Ghelamco,” said Jaroslaw Zagorski, Managing Director of Ghelamco Poland. “The Bridge is an example of modern architecture, where innovative technologies meet the highest standards of sustainable construction. Thanks to advanced energy management systems, intelligent and ecological solutions and the materials used, such as low-emission concrete, we create a space that is not only comfortable, aesthetic and functional, but also environmentally friendly.”