The Warsaw office of Kochanski & Partners has been located in Metropolitan Warsaw since 2011. During that time, as the law firm has grown, the office’s square footage has also expanded, and today it occupies an area of just over 2,100 sq. ft. sq. m.<\/p>\n\n
The building, located just off the Royal Route and Saxon Garden, with a public courtyard and luxurious retail space, is home to the firm’s nearly 200-person team, which specializes in infrastructure, global finance and capital markets, data economy, decarbonization and energy, ESG, and technology and artificial intelligence, among other areas. <\/p>\n\n
\n– We’re glad we’re staying home, because that’s how we’ve felt about Pilsudski Square for years. Exceptional location and neighborhood, world-class architecture, appropriate scale and quality of management; all of this makes Metropolitan Warsaw the best ground for us to grow in <\/em>– <\/p>\nsays Piotr Kochanski<\/strong>, Managing Partner of Kochanski & Partners.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
\n– I congratulate Kochanski & Partners on making the best possible choice and thank them for their partnership. The Metropolitan is a unique building, a brand in itself. Thanks to its location, standard and amenities, as well as the manager’s attention to everyday working comfort, the building at Pilsudski Square is all the time a real gem on the office map of Warsaw. This is known by domestic and foreign companies, leaders in their industries, who choose Metropolitana as their address. <\/em> \u2013 <\/p>\nsays Jaros\u0142aw Pilch<\/strong>, Head of Tenant Representation, Office Agency, Savills.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
In addition to top-notch office space, totaling 33,722 sq. m., Metropolitan Warsaw also houses boutiques with exclusive brands and a prestigious fitness club.<\/p>\n\n
The building provides its tenants and visitors with 441 underground parking spaces and charging stations for electric cars. Some of the spaces are made available for public parking for those who visit this part of the city. People working at Metropolitan Warsaw can also reach the office by bicycle, using the city’s main bicycle routes running along nearby streets – Marsza\u0142kowska Street, Krakowskie Przedmie\u015bcie Street or the path along Kasprzak-Prosta-\u015awi\u0119tokrzyska Street. The building provides them with full bicycle infrastructure. <\/p>\n\n
\n– We are very pleased that Metropolitan Warsaw has once again been chosen as its headquarters by a renowned law firm. This is an expression of confidence in the superior quality of the building, its exceptional location and surroundings, as well as the management standards we provide to our tenants. Metropolitan Warsaw attracts leaders in their categories, top brands and companies with the best reputations. Kochanski & Partners’ continued lease is part of a series of last year’s extensions and new contracts signed at Metropolitan Warsaw by leading companies operating in various industries <\/em>– <\/p>\nsays Joanna Kowalska-Szymczak<\/strong>, founder and CEO of EBRU Capital, the company acting as asset manager for Metropolitan Warsaw.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
The quality of the building and the environmentally friendly solutions used in it are evidenced by a BREEAM certificate at the Excellent level. Metropolitan Warsaw has also been recognized for its safety procedures with a WELL Health-Safety Rating and a WiredScore certification at the highest Platinum level for digital connectivity, quality of teletechnical solutions and emergency plans. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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REBRANDING AND SPACE REFRESH<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
The new name and identity, along with the image change, are meant to emphasize the balance between modern technological solutions and care for comfort and environment, which the building \u2013 formerly Atrium 1, now Wise Point<\/em> \u2013 has always had in its DNA.<\/p>\n\n
The name change to Wise Point is not just a new visual identity, but primarily a refresh of the property. As part of this process, refreshing the lobby and halls has been planned, as well as designing the creation of green space around the building. The concept was created by Artchitecture design studio. The firm founded by Marek Kubaczek was involved in projects including: the Warsaw boulevards project, which won the Grand Prix of the Warsaw Mayor's Architectural Award for best public space, and collaboration with Daniel Libeskind on the luxury apartment building Z\u0142ota 44 project. It also has the recent renovation project of the North Gate office building to its credit, including a facelift of public spaces and application of the \"urban jungle\" concept.<\/p>\n\n
Modernization work will also include technological systems. The building, constructed in 2013 by Skanska Property Poland, utilizes solutions including a geothermal heating and cooling system with probes reaching 200 m deep into the ground, photovoltaic panels, and a gray and rainwater recovery system \u2013 solutions that save over 7 million liters of water annually, equivalent to two Olympic swimming pools. Additionally, the planned modernization of the BMS (building management system) will allow for even more efficient automation control and precise data analysis in Wise Point, which will further reduce operational costs and improve tenant comfort. <\/p>\n\n
LOCATION ADVANTAGES<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
Located at the UN Roundabout, Wise Point offers excellent access to public transportation \u2013 the metro station is just 100 meters from the building, and numerous tram and bus lines provide easy access. Additionally, there is extensive service infrastructure in the immediate vicinity, including restaurants, cafes, and bike paths, making the property a good workplace for dynamic companies. <\/p>\n\n
- The rebranding and major facelift of Wise Point is a response to the needs of companies that value efficiency and sustainable development, while seeking a top location and proven solutions. Investments in modern technologies and eco-friendly systems make the building an even more attractive workplace in central Warsaw. The changes and new opening of Wise Point to the market coincide with the release for lease of over 17,000 sq m sq. m. of space<\/em> \u2013 adds Lidia Malec, Associate Director at advisory firm Savills, which is the exclusive agent responsible for leasing space in the building.<\/p>\n\n
The available space is distributed across 14 floors. Typical floor sizes from 1,200 to 1,400 sq m offer various arrangement possibilities, allowing offices to be tailored to the needs of companies of different sizes. <\/p>\n\n
INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
The building's transformation is not just an image change, but also an investment in modern solutions that affect energy efficiency and work comfort. Wise Point combines tradition with innovation, offering space ideal for companies seeking a stable and friendly business environment in the capital's center. <\/p>\n","post_title":"From Atrium 1 to Wise Point: how an Office Building in Central Warsaw Changes its Name and Welcomes Tenants","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"from-atrium-1-to-wise-point-how-an-office-building-in-central-warsaw-changes-its-name-and-welcomes-tenants","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-08-27 14:14:22","post_modified_gmt":"2025-08-27 12:14:22","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/savills.przemeknova.usermd.net\/from-atrium-1-to-wise-point-how-an-office-building-in-central-warsaw-changes-its-name-and-welcomes-tenants","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":20104,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-02-11 14:02:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-02-11 13:02:00","post_content":"\n
MODERN SPACE AND FULL SERVICE<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Fully equipped private office modules under the banner of The Shire - Beyond Coworking have been operating in the complex, located in Wilanow Fields and owned by Polski Holding Nieruchomo\u015bci, since January. The tenants have at their disposal: conference and meeting rooms equipped with video conferencing systems, rooms for quiet individual work and phone booths for calls. Those working at 15 Branickiego Street can also enjoy open common spaces, ideal for relaxation or integration, holding less formal meetings, but also for regular work. The location in Warsaw's Wilan\u00f3w district also offers reception services. <\/p>\n\n
An advantage of the Wilan\u00f3w complex, which houses serviced offices, is the low height of the buildings and the greenery surrounding the office buildings. This makes Wilan\u00f3w Office Park more likely to be associated with a quiet office campus in the suburbs than with a metropolitan office district. A new advantage of this location, especially for employees using public transportation, is the streetcar line that has been put into operation. <\/p>\n\n
\n- The new location of The Shire - Beyond Coworking in Wilan\u00f3w is another strategic step in the development of our network in Poland. We are seeing a growing demand for flexible office solutions in this district of Warsaw. In cooperation with PHN - the owner of the building, we will manage more than 3,000 sqm of fully equipped and serviced office space on two floors, offering more than 300 workstations in a variety of private offices <\/em> \u2013 <\/p>\nOskar Odziemczyk<\/strong>, managing partner at The Shire - Beyond Coworking.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Wilan\u00f3w is the third location of The Shire - Beyond Coworking in Warsaw. Since the end of 2023, offices with the company's logo have been operating in a building on Malachowski Square, and since April 2024, also in the Warsaw Spire office tower. At the end of last year, the operator announced the launch of another location in the capital. In March, flexible premium offices will appear in a modernized building at 37 Pozna\u0144ska Street. The operator is also present in Wroc\u0142aw and Krak\u00f3w. <\/p>\n\n
MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT FORMULA<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
The Shire - Beyond Coworking<\/strong>, since June last year, has been assisted <\/strong>in the negotiation, construction and signing of the agreement under the management agreements formula by a team of Savills advisors, <\/strong>led by Thomas Jodar <\/strong>(Head of Workthere Poland) and Karol Grejbus <\/strong>(Associate Director, Office Agency Tenant Representation). The formula of the contract, which is not a simple lease agreement, means that the offices will be jointly managed by property owner PHN and The Shire - Beyond Coworking. The operator of the flexible coworking spaces will focus on guaranteeing comfortable day-to-day office operations. It will take care of, among other things: technical service, security, Internet and cleaning, as well as reception and coffee service.<\/p>\n\n
\n- It was a real pleasure to work with The Shire - Beyond Coworking on this project. We are especially pleased that we were able to support a non-standard agreement in which the owner and operator manage the location together. The formula of management agreements is gaining popularity, because it brings benefits to both parties: operators operate more flexibly and do not involve a lot of capital, while owners have the chance for higher revenues and the added value of having a flex operator presence in the building <\/em> \u2013 <\/p>\nThomas Jodar<\/strong>, Head of Workthere Poland, Savills.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
PREMIUM AND COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
The Shire - Beyond Coworking stands out for its boutique approach to office arrangements, geared toward mature businesses and companies that value prestige. In addition to flexible contracts and full service, the operator offers a marketplace solution, allowing access to services in the areas of IT, HR, recruitment, legal assistance or marketing. <\/p>\n\n
The spaces of The Shire - Beyond Coworking are designed to support motivation and creativity, while guaranteeing full functionality. In this way, the office becomes a place where you want to be and which provides optimal conditions for business development. <\/p>\n","post_title":"The Shire - Beyond Coworking debuts in Wilan\u00f3w district","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"the-shire-beyond-coworking-debuts-in-wilanow-district","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-01-16 09:33:59","post_modified_gmt":"2026-01-16 08:33:59","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/savills.przemeknova.usermd.net\/the-shire-beyond-coworking-debuts-in-wilanow-district","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":20108,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2025-03-20 13:38:00","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-20 12:38:00","post_content":"\n
SUPPLY AND PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
By the end of 2024, the total stock of modern office space in regional cities reached 6.78 million sq m, representing a year-on-year increase of 2%. The largest markets remain Krak\u00f3w (1.83 million sq m), Wroc\u0142aw (1.38 million sq m), and the Tricity (1.07 million sq m). However, both the volume of space under construction and new supply declined\u2014by 41% and 56% respectively compared with 2023. Among new projects exceeding 10,000 sq m were Grundmanna Office Park A in Katowice (20,700 sq m), Quorum Office Park A in Wroc\u0142aw (18,200 sq m), B10 in Wroc\u0142aw (14,100 sq m), and Brain Park C in Krak\u00f3w (13,000 sq m).<\/p>\n\n
The dynamic growth of Krak\u00f3w and Pozna\u0144, where 57,500 sqm and 52,600 sqm are under construction, respectively, testifies to the still strong interest in office investments in regional markets. New office buildings are also under construction in Wroc\u0142aw - 28,600 sqm, Tri-City - 22,700 sqm, Katowice - 15,600 sqm and Lublin - 13,000 sqm.<\/p>\n\n
\n- Modern spaces are increasingly incorporating technologies that increase energy efficiency and occupant comfort. New developments are being designed with sustainability in mind, and environmental certifications such as LEED and BREEAM are standard on the market. They are cared for by investors and developers, expected by tenants <\/em>- <\/p>\ncomments Daniel Czarnecki<\/strong>, Head of Landlord Representation, Office Agency, Savills.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
TENANT ACTIVITY AND NEW OPPORTUNITIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Despite challenging market conditions, 2024 ended with a solid result of 714,000. sq. m. of leased space, confirming strong demand for offices. The largest number of tenants represented the IT (27% of leased space), business services (16%), industrial (14%), and finance (12%) industries. <\/p>\n\n
The highest demand was recorded in Krakow (266.7 thousand sqm), Wroclaw (146.5 thousand sqm) and the Tri-City (116.3 thousand sqm), with Krakow and Lodz standing out among other markets with a 33% and 9% year-on-year increase in tenant activity, while Szczecin, Lublin and the Tri-City had the lowest vacancy rates; 7.7%, 11.6% and 12.5%, respectively.<\/p>\n\n
Against the backdrop of a rising vacancy rate of 17.8% in 2024, it is worth noting the growing role of contract renegotiations, which accounted for 51% of all transactions.<\/p>\n\n
DYNAMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE FLEXIBLE OFFICE MARKET<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
2024 has brought significant growth to the flexible office space market. The largest amount of office space has been leased by The Shire - Beyond Coworking, which will occupy 4,500 sq. m. in two locations, but concepts created by office building owners are also having a significant impact on the growth of this format.<\/p>\n\n
\n- We have consistently seen high activity from operators of flexible coworking spaces, who, due to the increasing popularity of hybrid forms of work, have leased a total of 24,500 sqm of space, 25% more than a year ago. The upward trend confirms the growing interest in flexible forms of work and adaptation of space to the changing needs of tenants <\/em>- <\/p>\nadds Jaros\u0142aw Pilch.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
At the end of the year, 104 flex locations with a total area of 181,300 sqm were operating in regional cities, offering around 22,300 workstations. The largest markets - Krak\u00f3w (60,000 sqm) and Wroc\u0142aw (42,000 sqm) - accounted for 56% of the stock. An additional 12,000 sqm will be made available in 2025.<\/p>\n\n
Regional cities offer great diversity - the average flex office space exceeds 1,700 sqm, and the largest location, Fabryczna Flex in Krakow, occupies as much as 9,000 sqm.<\/p>\n\n
TRENDS SHAPING THE MARKET<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
The market is witnessing a dynamic development of trends in office space design. Companies are increasingly investing in offices conducive to teamwork, offering relaxation zones, green terraces and advanced technological solutions such as intelligent building management systems. There is also growing interest in locations close to major transportation hubs, which promotes comfort for employees commuting to the office. <\/p>\n\n
Another important trend is increased environmental awareness. More and more companies are looking for eco-certified offices, which is in line with ESG strategies. Modern buildings offer efficient energy management systems, solutions to reduce water consumption and green technologies to improve indoor air quality. <\/p>\n\n
STABLE LEASE TERMS AND OPTIMISTIC FORECASTS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Rents in the regions remained between EUR 12 and EUR 17\/sqm per month, making the Polish office market attractive to both domestic and international companies. <\/p>\n\n
\n- In 2025, the market can be expected to continue to stabilize and tenant activity will gradually increase. Companies are increasingly willing to invest in modern office solutions, and the growing popularity of flexible spaces indicates the future directions of the sector's development. <\/em>- <\/p>\nadds Jaros\u0142aw Pilch.<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
In the coming years, it will be crucial to adapt the offer to the changing expectations of tenants, which will certainly contribute to further strengthening of the Polish office market. The development of the sector will depend on a flexible approach to the changing needs of companies, the implementation of new technologies and attention to sustainability. Poland remains an attractive place for office investments, and an innovative approach to space design will further strengthen its position in the European commercial real estate market. <\/p>\n\n
COMMENTS FROM REGIONAL MARKETS<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n
Wojciech Mazur<\/strong>, Office Agency, Savills<\/p>\n\n
- Cracow<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
The segment of offices up to 500 sqm has seen the most interest, confirming companies' cautious approach to long-term commitments. Large transactions - above 1,000 sq. m. - appear less frequently and mainly involve central locations. Demand continues to be driven by the IT and business services sectors, with many companies renegotiating contracts, reducing the number of occupied positions. Flexible coworking spaces are also growing in popularity and gaining ground across the city. <\/p>\n\n
- Katowice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
In Katowice, companies are primarily reorganizing existing offices, less frequently opting for relocations. The hybrid model still dominates, but the return of employees to stationary work is becoming more apparent. This translates into a growing interest in improving the quality of occupied space, while optimizing costs. Some companies are reducing square footage, but investing in more modern solutions. In the center, demand for larger offices remains stable, while other locations are dominated by renegotiations and adapting contracts to current needs. <\/p>\n\n
Dorota Ko\u015bcielniak<\/strong>, Office Agency, Savills<\/p>\n\n
- Wroclaw<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
The Wroc\u0142aw office market is now clearly focused on optimizing lease costs. Although a large number of deals were made in 2024, only about 40% involved relocations, and the highest activity is observed in the sub-500 sqm segment. Interest in smaller, more functional offices continues to grow, while large deals - above 1,000 sqm. - are in the minority and mainly concern the inner city. <\/p>\n\n
More than 65% of office demand is generated by IT, BPO and manufacturing companies. Renegotiations of leases, often involving the reduction of leased space, still account for a significant portion of transactions. We expect 2025 to bring stability, and with a redefinition of the hybrid work model and a greater willingness of companies to return to offices, there may be a gentle recovery and expansion in the market. <\/p>\n\n
Piotr Skuza<\/strong>, Office Agency, Savills<\/p>\n\n
- Tricity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n
The year 2024 in the Tri-City office market saw a marked decline in new supply, with around 20,000 sqm completed, more than 10,000 sqm less than the previous year. The most important completed investments are the second phase of Waterfront in Gdynia (14,500 sqm) and Silk in Gdansk (5,000 sqm). Under construction remain Punkt, Alzare Office and the next phase of LPP Fashion Lab - Velvet, among others.<\/p>\n\n
Although the vacancy rate in the region as a whole declined to 12.5% (from 13.3% in 2023), in Gdynia it rose to a record 21.8%. The main reason for this high level was both the debut of Waterfront II and reductions in leased space by companies. Total tenant activity reached 116,300 sqm, half of which were extensions of existing leases.<\/p>\n\n
The market is sustaining the trend of reducing leased space, driven primarily by the hybrid working model. In 2024, the average deal size dropped to less than 1,100 sqm. (in 2023 it was nearly 1,400 sq. m.), and 58% of new deals were for the smallest offices up to 500 sq. m. Deals above 2,000 sqm, by contrast, were few. Findings from the past few quarters suggest that tenants - faced with changes in workflow<\/em> - are looking for flexible solutions and carefully tailored space. This trend is expected to continue in the near term, supporting the development of diversified office formats and services tailored to companies' needs. <\/p>\n\n