Class-A in Łódź
Globe Trade Centre (GTC) will deliver 36,800 sqm of class-A office space in its new development, called University Business Park, located in downtown Łódź. The project will comprise two seven-storey H-shaped buildings. The completion of Building A is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2009 and Building B by the end of the Q1 2010. The complex will provide 600 underground parking spaces.
"The Łód authorities undertake many initiatives to attract new investments, especially from the BPO sector. So far, however, the lack of modern office space has been the obstacle," said Mariusz Kozłowski, a member of the board at GTC. "University Business Park is a response to the local market's needs and growing demand for the latest-generation office space in this city," he added.
University Business Park is set to meet all requirements of a class-A office building. GTC sees space efficiency and the ability to customize as important highlights of the new investment. Each storey will offer approximately 2,900 sqm - a uniquely large space for a downtown office complex. This is meant to accommodate the needs of sizable tenants. However, the large spaces pose no hindrance to smaller companies, as the space can be freely divided and arranged.
The ability to customize is greatly enhanced by symmetrical floor-to-ceiling windows which are also credited with giving the building a modern look.
The architectural design was delivered by NOW Biuro Architektoniczne, who is best known for its flagship Ibis hotel and Silver Screen movie theater on downtown Al. Piłsudskiego, Łód's main street.
The Polish branch of Austrian developer Strabag has been chosen as the project's main contractor. Real estate consultancies King Sturge and Ober Haus have been appointed exclusive agents for its commercialization.
University Business Park will add to GTC's portfolio of 600,000 sqm of completed real estate projects. The company also recently announced the completion of another building in its Okęcie Office Park complex, in the vicinity of the Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport.
