Q22 to be new flagship office complex in Warsaw’s business district Polish investor launches new building with green focus
(PRWEB UK) 7 July 2013 -- Construction is to commence on Q22, Warsaw’s latest office complex and flagship for sustainable development in the region.
Located in the city’s business centre, Q22 will stand 155m tall and offer nearly 50,000m² of office space. Commissioned by leading Polish financier Echo Investment, the building has been designed by world renowned architects Kuryłowicz and Associates in association with Buro Happold which has had a presence in Poland for nearly two decades. According to Echo investment the Q stands for quality in design and construction, and for quartz; the structure will reflect a clear and perfect crystal in its design and format.
To achieve the client’s high sustainability goals, Q22 is being developed on the site of a demolished Mercure hotel with all the materials created during the demolition process being recycled; a total of 1,500 tonnes of steel and 25,000 tonnes of concrete aggregate have been reprocessed.
Buro Happold is to supply structural and building services engineering for Q22 as well as BREEAM certification. Ian Booth, regional director for Buro Happold comments “We are proud that Q22’s integrated design is being developed in our Warsaw offices; the team has focused their efforts on ensuring that the building’s construction and assembly solutions fulfil top international standards for high-rise buildings as well as meeting stringent sustainability targets.”
Echo Investment’s president Piotr Gromniak added “We are starting the construction of the tallest and the largest project in the history of Echo Investment. It is a unique project. Not only because of its excellent location but also thanks to an unusual architectural design developed by the architect. I am convinced that Q22 will set a new standard for business in Warsaw.”
The complex will include a restaurant, gym, car parking and in reference to its green credentials facilities for cyclists too. The office is planned for completion in Q1 2016.
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Buro Happold is an independent international practice of consulting engineers. Since 1976 we have grown in size and reach to serve public and private clients across a full range of sectors through an international network of 29 offices.
We draw on the multidisciplinary skills, knowledge and experience of our local experts to design and deliver award winning building, infrastructure and environmental projects that excel for clients, engage with communities and enrich the lives of users.
Sustainability, innovation and holistic consulting are at the heart of everything we do and we are committed to touching the earth lightly. We think harder and are dedicated to addressing the big challenges that face the planet – climate change, population growth and scarcity of natural resources.
Current and recent projects include the Grand Museum of Egypt (Cairo), the Louvre (Abu Dhabi), the Aviva Stadium (Dublin), the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, the King Abdullah Financial District (Riyadh), the Royal Shakespeare Theatre (Stratford) and the O2 Arena (London).
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Gill Sincock, Buro Happold, http://www.burohappold.com, +44 (0)1225 320600, [email protected]
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