Ytong blocks at the construction site of the tallest new skycraper in Poland
In recent weeks, people walking in the vicinity of the Daszyńskiego roundabout in Warsaw could witness an unusual sight: yellow Ytong pallets were being hoisted by a huge crane several storeys high. This is the construction of the 174-metres-high skyscraper, The Bridge, which is being developed by the Ghelamco company.
Shaping the Future of Warsaw's Skyline
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.
Innovative Design and Sustainable Technology
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.
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%.
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