Shaping the Future of Warsaw's Skyline
The Bridge is a skyscraper under construction in the Polish capital's new office zone. A number of spectacular skyscrapers already appeared in Wola district. For most of them, the building materials were supplied by Xella Polska. "Our Ytong and Silka blocks have been used in the new Warsaw skyscrapers like Warsaw Spire, Warsaw Unit, Skyliner, and The Warsaw Hub. We are now pleased to supply Ytong PP4/06 blocks 24, 20 and 15 cm thick for another important project, which is The Bridge skyscraper", says Jarosław Kraś, Senior Investment Advisor responsible for the Warsaw area.

Ghelamco's new project is being erected right next to a historic office building, i.e. the former Bellona Publishing House. This 1959 building is undergoing a meticulous renovation and will form the podium for the new skyscraper, so to speak. The two buildings will be linked by a spacious and glass-enclosed lobby, measuring up to 18 metres at its highest point.
The Bridge skyscraper will be another important component of Warsaw's skyline. The design of its characteristic body is signed by the renowned Dutch architectural office UNStudio (authors of the famous Erasmusbrug – a suspension bridge in Rotterdam, as well as the main railway station in Arnhem), in cooperation with the Polish-Belgian PROJEKT Architecture Studio (these architects are in turn the creators of the "setting" for the Daszyńskiego roundabout, i.e. the aforementioned Warsaw Unit and Warsaw Spire skyscrapers).

Innovative Design and Sustainable Technology
"The Bridge is a unique and ambitious project also from a structural point of view, as each floor is unique – no two are identical. This is due to the building mass, which is extraordinarily sculpted and looks different from each side thanks to numerous breaks. In terms of architecture, The Bridge definitely stands out from the rest of Warsaw's skyscrapers and I am convinced that it will become a valuable and recognisable element of its landscape", says Jarosław Zagórski, Managing Director of Ghelamco Poland.

The Bridge is currently the tallest of the newly built skyscrapers in Poland. In mid-April, the builders completed the final technical storey and the building reached its target height of 174 metres. It will feature 47,000 sq m of state-of-the-art office space divided into 40 floors.
Installation of the glass façades is currently underway. But you can still see the yellow Ytong pallets arranged on the top floors. As Krzysztof Niemiec, Product Manager at Xella Polska, explains: "The use of Ytong blocks in skyscrapers is a proven solution tested in many projects throughout Europe. The blocks are lightweight, which is extremely important in high-rise buildings so as not to overburden their structure. They have a wide range of applications, from enclosure of vertical service spaces to the arrangement of building space in the form of partition walls. In addition, partitions made from autoclaved aerated concrete have excellent fire resistance, and the material itself is completely non-combustible. Walls made of Ytong blocks have good performance characteristics, including sound insulation, which is very important in office spaces."
The Bridge will feature state-of-the-art technology and environmentally friendly solutions. In addition to SmartScore and WiredScore certification at the highest Platinum level, the skyscraper will also be certified under the WELL, BREEAM, Green Building Standard and Barrier-Free Facility systems.

In line with Ghelamco's ESG strategy, The Bridge is to be energy neutral and powered by 100% clean energy, e.g. from photovoltaic farms. The building will use an ultra-energy-efficient and innovative Building Energy Management System, installed to monitor and manage the building's energy performance. In addition, vacuum sewer technology will be implemented in the skyscraper to minimise water consumption in the toilets by up to 75%.
The planned completion date for The Bridge is the first quarter of 2025.