Future Soho
Insider News 28 August 2017 0
Plans for a major redevelopment of Kamionek’s Soho Factory have been made public, with the architectural renderings visualizing the creation of new office, residential and leisure facilities around a ‘heritage zone’ of former factory buildings. Structures such as the cult Neon Museum will be retained as part of this... Read more
Grounds For Optimism
Insider News 19 August 2017 0
The long-suffering fans of Polonia Warszawa have had little to celebrate the last few seasons, though that could yet change with news that their ramshackle stadium is set for a swank overhaul. Set to cost approximately zł. 57 million, the five-year revamp will involve the construction of two 2,000-seater... Read more
Black Cat Loses Life
Insider News 7 August 2017 0
The end is nigh for possibly the most iconic of all of Warsaw’s post-communist architectural atrocities. Years of legal wrangling appear to be over after it was announced that a tender for the demolition of the Czarny Kot hotel would be launched within the next 60 days. Originally constructed... Read more
Modlin 2.0
Insider News 28 June 2017 0
Plans have been made public to transform Modlin fortress into a ‘smart city’ development hosting the largest conference center in Central Eastern Europe. The project, estimated to cost up to EUR 480 million, also envisions the creation of a university, wellness center, golf course, and, of course, luxury loft... Read more
Mennica Certified
Insider News 12 May 2017 0
It’s been announced that the Mennica Legacy Tower project has been awarded the highest accolade available in the environmental solutions certification process. A joint investment of Golub GetHouse and Mennica Polska S.A., it’s become the first skyscraper in Warsaw to receive an ‘Outstanding’ rating in the BREEAM 2013 New... Read more
As impressive as it is from the outside, Warsaw’s University of Technology is proof that real beauty lies within… BY ALEX WEBBER / PHOTOS BY KEVIN DEMARIA Officially rated as Poland’s top seat of higher education (okay, joint top alongside the University of Warsaw) the local University of Technology... Read more
Zachodnia
Insider News 30 March 2017 0
A major overhaul of Zachodnia (Warsaw West) railway station has been announced, with Glebowski Studio and Idom taking the lead on a two-year revamp that will kick-off in 2019. The plans foresee the eight-meter wide underpass expanded to 50-meters, a subterranean plaza, an underground tram tunnel and a general... Read more
Spire Triumphs
Insider News 18 March 2017 0
The Warsaw Spire has been named the best business and office development in the world at the 2017 MIPIM real estate awards held in Cannes. Completed in May 2016, the office complex beat off competition from 44 other countries to claim the prestigious prize. “The investment has redefined the... Read more
The Sky’s The Limit
Insider News 10 March 2017 0
Warsaw’s ambition to be viewed as one of Europe’s key financial players has been given a boost with news that the city is set to become home to the EU’s tallest building. Titled Varso Tower, construction on the 53-story project commenced in late January and is expected to run... Read more
Pl. Pięciu Rogów
Insider News 9 February 2017 0
The traffic clogged intersection at the center of Chmielna, Zgoda, Bracka and Szpitalna is in line for a dramatic transformation after it was announced last November that it would be pedestrianized and re-branded as Plac Pięciu Rogów. Kacper Ludwiczak’s blueprint foresees a smart, modern space that will incorporate elements... Read more
Interview: Mural Artist Kamila Lipka
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