Downtown living

The 19. Dzielnica scheme, which developer Pro Urba is now developing in the Rondo Daszyńskiego area of Wola, epitomizes the ongoing revitalization of what was, until recently, one of the largest swathes of post-industrial land in the city. It is the redevelopment of centrally located post-industrial sites and the creation of a model housing estate featuring high-quality architecture and greenery, and the combination of various urban functions that Pro Urba was recognized for in 2015 when it received the main prize in the Ministry of the Environment’s competition “Projekt: Przestrzeń” (“Project: Space”).

Earlier this year the developer launched construction work on the fourth phase of the upscale investment. The latest phase of the development offers 289 apartments and 26 commercial units, which are scheduled to be completed in Q2 2020. The 19. Dzielnica project, offering easy access to both Warsaw’s subway and numerous tram and bus lines, as well as to Warsaw Chopin Airport, residential destination and nicely complements the district’s new commercial functions, becoming one of the most fashionable addresses in the Polish capital.

The development of high-quality residential schemes in Wola is also part of a wider trend: the renewed interest in living in city centers. People are more and more interested in convenient living – they want to have easy access to all the types of infrastructure and amenities that a big city offers, from restaurants, cinemas and theaters, through shopping centers to kindergartens, schools and medical centers.

Designed by the renowned JEMS Architekci architectural studio, 19. Dzielnica features modern, minimalist architecture with the particular phases varying in form while at the same time constituting a coherent whole. What is common in the otherwise contrasting buildings is their cube-like forms, spectacular glazed walls, wooden elements and the raw texture of the façades. The project is not gated and includes publicly accessible green spaces and recreational areas. The comfortable, open and modern space of the estate becomes naturally integrated into the existing urban fabric.

It is worth noting that 19. Dzielnica has already won a number of prestigious Polish architectural awards and was also nominated for the 2013 edition of the EU’s Mies van der Rohe Award.