Rondo lights up the skyline
The central plank of the ceremony was placing a special decoration on the top of the building, which was preceded by a peculiar show from industrial band RH+, with music that imitated construction-site noise.
That night the building was also illuminated in a blaze of lights, which made it probably the brightest building in Warsaw.
"Rondo 1 is a very special place in Warsaw architecture. In future it will be described in manuals," boasted Piotr Olbryś, managing director of Hochtief Project Development Polska, the project's developer.
In his speech he thanked all the banks, investors, contractors and the construction workers, awarding the latter with special badges.
"Warsaw has joined the exclusive club of cities distinguished by the presence of architectural works of the famous Skidmore, Owings & Merrill from Chicago.
"Soon Rondo 1 will stand in line with such celebrities as the John Hancock Center and Sears Tower in Chicago, or Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai. Rondo 1, an example of professionalism, emphasizes the aspirations of Poland," he added.
The modern Rondo 1 complex is situated in the central business area of Warsaw. The developers say the project, worth EUR 200 (zł.806) million, offers a modern standard that can satisfy the most demanding office tenants, such as Ernst & Young, which will move in January 2006, or Baker & McKenzie. A typical office area on each floor will vary from 1,400 to 1,600 sqm.
The building has a range of high-tech devices including a BMS system, which enables the tenants to steer the lights and temperature in the room from their personal computers.
The building also has 18 fast lifts can move up to the 40th floor within one minute.
The initial 10-storey building of the complex, opened in December 2004, has already been leased 100 percent. It will be joined with the skyscraper via a winter garden.
The opening of the 40-storey, 192-meter-high building is planned for January 2006.
That night the building was also illuminated in a blaze of lights, which made it probably the brightest building in Warsaw.
"Rondo 1 is a very special place in Warsaw architecture. In future it will be described in manuals," boasted Piotr Olbryś, managing director of Hochtief Project Development Polska, the project's developer.
In his speech he thanked all the banks, investors, contractors and the construction workers, awarding the latter with special badges.
"Warsaw has joined the exclusive club of cities distinguished by the presence of architectural works of the famous Skidmore, Owings & Merrill from Chicago.
"Soon Rondo 1 will stand in line with such celebrities as the John Hancock Center and Sears Tower in Chicago, or Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai. Rondo 1, an example of professionalism, emphasizes the aspirations of Poland," he added.
The modern Rondo 1 complex is situated in the central business area of Warsaw. The developers say the project, worth EUR 200 (zł.806) million, offers a modern standard that can satisfy the most demanding office tenants, such as Ernst & Young, which will move in January 2006, or Baker & McKenzie. A typical office area on each floor will vary from 1,400 to 1,600 sqm.
The building has a range of high-tech devices including a BMS system, which enables the tenants to steer the lights and temperature in the room from their personal computers.
The building also has 18 fast lifts can move up to the 40th floor within one minute.
The initial 10-storey building of the complex, opened in December 2004, has already been leased 100 percent. It will be joined with the skyscraper via a winter garden.
The opening of the 40-storey, 192-meter-high building is planned for January 2006.
