WBJ: Skyliner I has been in use for a few years now. What feedback are you getting from your tenants?

Szymon Zduńczyk: The feedback has been very positive, which is important for us given the scale of the project. We conducted a survey among our tenants and the results confirmed that Skyliner I is perceived as an attractive and comfortable place to work. As many as 93% of respondents said they like the location, and 80% commute by public transport, which highlights both the accessibility of Rondo Daszyńskiego and the growing importance of sustainable mobility.

The strongest confirmation of this satisfaction, however, comes from leasing decisions. We have recently extended lease agreements with key tenants including Aon, XTB and Strategy. These renewals followed detailed negotiations and reflect our tenants’ long-term confidence in the quality of the office space, technical standards and day-to-day building management.

A particularly meaningful decision was made by Mindspace, which chose not only to remain in the complex but also to expand into Skyliner II. This shows that the location and the overall concept support business growth.

Where are you with the construction of Skyliner II? We’ve heard it has reached 100 meters.

We have now reached 105 meters and construction is progressing according to schedule. The structural works are well advanced, and interior works are ongoing. The façade has already been installed up to the 18th floor, so the final architectural form of the building is becoming clearly visible.

One of the most distinctive elements now taking shape are the terraces. Skyliner II will offer four levels of landscaped terraces designed as functional outdoor areas for informal meetings, breaks or small events. Today, such spaces are an important component of the workplace experience.

Rondo Daszyńskiego is a unique office hub. People have come to expect a certain level of extra convenience, open spaces, community engagement. How are you implementing these initiatives?

We see our role not only as a developer, but as a long-term partner to our tenants. We regularly organize initiatives for both tenants and for the wider public, opening the building to the city whenever possible.

A good example is the Skyliner Everest Run, which took place on February 21 and brought together over 400 participants from Poland and abroad. We also participate in events such as the Night of Skyscrapers, giving visitors access to spaces that are not usually open to the public.

On a more everyday level, we organize smaller initiatives for tenants, such as seasonal events, art shows, bicycle servicing stations and activities supporting charitable campaigns. These initiatives are part of a broader approach to create a building that functions not only as office space, but as a place that supports a sense of community.

At Rondo Daszyńskiego, expectations are naturally high. The district has become Warsaw’s leading business hub, and buildings here need to offer more than square meters.

Office developers are under pressure to deliver more and more energy-efficient buildings, especially with rising electricity prices and the green goals Poland is trying to meet. How are your office developments meeting these requirements?

For us, energy efficiency is not a new trend, it has been part of our strategy for nearly 30 years.

In Skyliner II, achieving a high sustainability certification was a priority from the concept stage. Energy-efficient solutions were integrated into every aspect of the design, resulting in projected energy consumption significantly lower than that of Skyliner I.

We enhanced façade performance through improved insulation and glazing, reducing heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer. During construction, we also upgraded the cooling system to next-generation equipment that requires a slightly higher upfront investment but significantly lowers long-term energy costs, with a payback period of around five years.

At the same time, at Karimpol, we are investing directly in renewable energy. We already operate two photovoltaic farms and are currently developing energy storage facilities alongside them. In the near future, we plan to use this green energy to supply the Skyliner complex, further strengthening its long-term energy security and sustainability profile.

How is the Warsaw office market performing now, especially with the widespread return-to-office mandate?

We see employees returning to offices, mostly in hybrid models. Skyliner I was delivered during the COVID period, so flexibility was embedded from the start. Our building app supports rotating parking spaces and desk management, which helps tenants adapt to evolving workplace models.

From a market perspective, demand is increasingly focused on prime, well-located buildings that offer quality, efficiency and strong ESG performance. At the same time, new supply in central Warsaw remains limited, which supports stable occupancy levels in top-tier projects.

In Skyliner II, we have already signed two lease agreements and are in advanced negotiations with additional tenants. Importantly, new contracts are typically concluded for seven to ten years. This indicates that companies are making long-term decisions and seeking stable, high-quality locations for their teams. 

Szymon Zduńczyk

Managing Director and Board Member, Karimpol Polska

A manager with 15+ years of experience years of experience in real estate and infrastructure, he joined Karimpol Polska eight years ago, most recently serving as Managing Director. He oversees project management, site supervision, and the technical and ESG aspects of investment projects, including the Skyliner II development. He specializes in cost control, execution planning, and subcontractor supervision, with a track record managing commercial projects valued at over €100 million. An engineer by training, he has advised public and private investors through firms including ILF, Egis, and AECOM, and graduated from two Warsaw technical universities.