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Design Anatomy wins the prestigious International Property Awards!

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Our architectural studio Design Anatomy has once again been awarded in the prestigious International Property Awards competition! The title of Best Office Interior Poland European Property Awards 2025-2026 was awarded to the design of the Bayer office, located in the Olivia Centre. Thisaward is the result of close cooperation between Bayer, Design Anatomy and Construction+.

 

  • The jury of the competition appreciated the architectural concept, combining a modern approach to functional office spaces with local heritage.
  • The project supports not only the work of teams, but also activities related to the rhythm of everyday life, the need for movement, social relations, communication and rest.
  • At the same time, it subtly refers to Oliwa – one of the most beautiful districts of Gdańsk. The colors of the interiors, maintained in warm reds and greens, evoke associations with the Tri-City Landscape Park and the characteristic architecture of the area.
  • The entire project was designed and manufactured in the spirit of less waste, perfectly aligning with both Bayer’s global strategy Next Normal Office Concept, which aims to create friendly workspaces, and the implementation of Bayer’s sustainability goals.

 

The International Property Awards is one of the most recognizable awards in the world of architecture and real estate, being a global symbol of quality. The competition was inaugurated in 1993 in London, and over the years it has gained an international reputation, attracting leading design studios from all over the world. Currently, the awards are divided into regions; m.in. Europe, America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

 

The official award ceremony took place on October 23, 2025 in London. It is a great honour for us and a confirmation that creativity, attention to detail and understanding of the needs of users are values that will always stand up.

 

Design and implementation: Design Anatomy & Construction+
Project team: Anna Branicka, Mateusz Szczeciński, Barbara Wasilewska
Implementation team: Sławomir Szyca, Jakub Stefaniak
Bayer Project Team: Michał Gryczko, Justyna Jankowska

 

See the project

 

Photo: Tom Kurek

 

 

This excellent distinction goes to the Design Anatomy team once again. Only in recent years, the international jury has appreciated and distinguished three DA projects:

 

▪️ Just Join IT Office (Best Office Interior Poland 2024-2025),
▪️ Derbit Office (Best Office Interior Poland 2023-2024),
▪️ LPP Contact Center space (Best Public Service Interior 2023-2024).

 

 

Olivia Home wins two awards at the CEE Investment Awards 2025

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During the 15th edition of the CEE Investment Awards gala, which took place on October 30, 2025 in Warsaw, Olivia Home was awarded in two prestigious categories: Residential Developer and Future Project for the Olivia Pulse investment apartment building under construction in Gdańsk.

 

The awards were received on behalf of the company by representatives of the Management Board : Ewa Nowicka, Grzegorz Mikołajczyk and Wojciech Pawełkowski.

The CEE Investment Awards is one of the most important events in the real estate industry in Central and Eastern Europe. Every year, it distinguishes companies and projects that set the directions for the development of modern cities through innovation, sustainability and high quality architecture.

 

The Olivia Pulse project , awarded in the Future Project category, is a 17-storey building with investment apartments, being built at Olivia Centre, the largest business and service center in Northern Poland. The investment includes 245 premium apartments, designed for rent, thus responding to the needs of professionals, investors and people looking for a prestigious location by the sea.

 

– Olivia Pulse is an extremely important investment for us, both from the perspective of developing the development structure and the ambition to create a space with a unique character. Our goal was to design a place that is modern, functional, and at the same time harmoniously fits into the surroundings. We are all the more pleased that the project has been noticed and appreciated by such an outstanding jury – comments Ewa Nowicka, Sales Director and Member of the Management Board of Olivia Home. – It is also a confirmation that the direction we have taken, based on quality, aesthetics and a sustainable approach, is gaining recognition not only in the eyes of customers, but also industry experts – she adds.

 

For the Gdańsk-based developer, this is an important distinction, which confirms the growing position of the Olivia Home brand in the premium project segment and its contribution to the development of modern, resident-friendly urban spaces.

 

Olivia Pulse

Tri-City as a hub for aviation companies

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NAVBLUE, a company of the Airbus Group, has opened its office in Olivia Centre. The company’s presence in the region strengthens the position of Pomerania in the aviation sector, which is gradually becoming the Polish center for this sector. It is also another step in the development of the Pomeranian Aviation Hub – a cluster in which over 1700 people currently work.

 

NAVBLUE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Airbus, manages a key European aerospace operations solutions center in Gdansk. The office specializes primarily in the production of aeronautical data and software, develops and delivers solutions for aviation operations. Thanks to them, it is possible to increase the operational efficiency of airlines and develop aviation in a more sustainable dimension.

 

“With around 118 specialists, NAVBLUE is actively recruiting software engineers, data analysts and technical support experts,” says Artur Siebert, Ho Aero Data & Managing Director at NabBlue. – The choice of Gdansk was of strategic importance to us, mainly due to the region’s reputation as a recognized European software and aviation hub. It is also a region that currently provides access to talented employees and the excellent infrastructure and accessibility of the Olivia Centre. The company also emphasizes its goal of striving to become a preferred employer in the region.

 

The development of NAVBLUE directly strengthens Airbus’ broader industrial commitment in the country, which already employs highly qualified staff at three locations (Warsaw, Łódź and Gdansk). As a result, the Polish office is an important element of Airbus’ strategy to pioneer in building a safer and more sustainable future for the aerospace sector in Central Europe. The city of Gdansk was chosen because of its recognized position as an aviation and software hub in Europe.

 

As Maciej Kotarski, director at Olivia Centre, emphasizes, the slogan of the Navblue brand perfectly reflects their plans: Reach for the Skies – the slogan NAVBLUE can be understood literally, because it is a company dedicated to air operations carried out for airlines and aircraft operators. Olivia will be staffed by a team that is developing very quickly and has already crossed the barrier of 100 people. Such a resident confirms that Gdańsk and Oliwa are becoming a recognized European center of aviation, software and human resources for the aviation industry.

 

The company has joined other entities related to air transport that have their offices in Olivia. Previously, AirBP, a company specializing in JET-A1 fuel trading and handling aircraft refueling processes in Gdańsk, Warsaw, Katowice, Lublin and Szymany near Olsztyn, located its offices here. The offices in Gdańsk are the headquarters of the company’s management board, and they also employ specialists in administration, logistics and trade.

 

One of the three offices of Boeing Poland also operates in Oliwa. The Gdańsk branch focuses on the development of software and management systems for global databases, supports Boeing’s full portfolio of digital services for pilots and airlines. About every fifth flight in the world uses navigation maps from Gdansk. In addition, the office is home to the Software and Avionics Engineering Center. Nearby, also in Oliwa, there is also another tycoon from the aviation industry – Lufthansa Systems Poland. The company specializes in the development of software and other IT solutions for the aviation and logistics industry. Lufthansa Systems Poland provides outsourcing and BPO services: it creates and implements IT solutions for companies in the aviation industry.

 

The development of companies from the aviation segment in Oliwa is related to the development of the Pomeranian Aviation Hub, as well as the development of the airport in Gdańsk Rębiechowo. Since 2019, the Aviation Hub project has been developed in the Pomeranian Voivodeship – a cluster of companies from the aviation industry, the task of which is to increase the number of services and products related to the aviation industry, delivered and developed in Pomerania and Poland, to develop cooperation between aviation market participants and academic staff in order to increase the level of innovation and integration of the created aviation solutions, to increase the level of their competence and specialization, education and sharing of aviation industry knowledge with a wider audience, offering modern technologies directly to customers of the aviation market, promotion of high-class aviation products and services created and developed in Pomerania. The project partners are Invest Pomerania, the Gdańsk Economic Development Agency, Boeing Gdańsk, Lech Walesa Airport and Smart4Aviation.

 

One of the main factors in the development of the cluster is the growing position of Lech Walesa Airport in the domestic and European air transport market. The average year-on-year increase in passenger numbers remains at 12% and already in 2023 exceeded the record results that the airport achieved before the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the airport ended with a total of 6,714,149 passengers, which allowed it to maintain the third position, after Warsaw Chopin Airport and Krakow’s Balice. The dynamic growth in the number of passengers and services also allows Gdańsk Airport to be one of the most dynamically developing airports in Europe.

 

Fig. Dawid Linkowski

TEDxGdańsk University of Technology 2025. Whoever asks, does not err. Welcome!

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We support our neighbors! So we cordially invite you to join the inspiring event now November 15 at the Gdańsk University of Technology! Meet visionaries, innovators and passionate people who are changing the world – locally and globally. Here Curiosity meets knowledge, and questions become the beginning of new discoveries. The leitmotif of this year’s edition – “Who asks, does not err” – encourages us to look for answers, challenge patterns and look at the world from different perspectives.

 

Through inspiring lectures and hands-on workshops, we will discover together how courage to ask questions can lead to innovation, building bridges between people and better understanding the reality around us.

 

This year, the organizers have also prepared a unique artistic part, which will refer to the leitmotif and stimulate the imagination in an unconventional way. A dose of inspiration, emotions and reflections await you, which will remain in your memory for a long time.

 

The conference is organized by students of the Interfaculty Scientific Club of Project Management, who combine passion and professionalism, creating a space for sharing ideas and experiences.

 

Don’t hesitate and book your place today! Buy your ticket here

 

www.tedxpolitechnikagdanska.pl


Olivia Centre is a partner of the event.


Speaker:


Tomasz Organek

Musician | Vocalist | Founder of the band Ørganek

Tomasz Organek is a musician, singer and prose writer who graduated in English Philology from the Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń and studied at the Faculty of Jazz and Popular Music at the Academy of Music in Katowice. Leader and founder of the Ørganek band, winner of four Fryderyk Awards, the “Master of Polish Speech VOX POPULI” award and many other prestigious awards. Tomasz will talk about how the album “Save Us Love” is a bridge between the past and the present. How to use music and words to transport people in time to bring closer the history, values and fate of people who lived during the Warsaw Uprising.

 

 

Agnieszka Galarowicz

PhD student at AGH UST | Researcher | Local government official

Agnieszka Galarowicz is a PhD student at the Faculty of Management of AGH UST University of Science and Technology, a researcher and a member of local government. She started as a student who, apart from classes, was looking for space to act and people who want something more. She found it in scientific circles, which quickly became her place of development and inspiration. Although he is a marketer by training, he is developing with passion as a salesperson. In his scientific research, he deals with innovation, entrepreneurship and motivation to take action. It combines science with practice, but above all – with people and their stories.

 

Barbara Klaudel

AI in Healthcare | Forbes 25u25 | TheLion.AI

Barbara Klaudel is an expert in the field of AI, over 5 years ago she founded TheLion.AI – a research group creating artificial intelligence models specializing in the field of healthcare. In 2022, she was awarded the award for the best student at the Gdańsk University of Technology, in the same year she was included in the prestigious Forbes 25 under 25 list. A competition for extraordinary people under the age of 25, who in the future have a chance to influence the development of the Polish economy and society. Currently, Barbara combines her professional career with a teaching mission, conducting classes and lectures at the Gdańsk University of Technology.

 

Damian Stefańczyk

Journalist | Creator of the Damian’s Corner podcast,

Journalist and creator of the Damian’s Corner podcast, in which he breaks down language barriers by conducting inspiring conversations with Polish stars. He has always been inspired by people, and curiosity and the desire to understand other people have become the foundation of his work. Together with a friend, he created a documentary about Poles and the Polish diaspora in South America, touching on the topics of social inequality, social advancement and building a new identity on a foreign continent. At TEDxGdańsk University of Technology, she will share a reflection on what often accompanies us all – stereotypes. He will tell you why it is impossible to break them completely… and why it doesn’t have to be bad at all.

 

Kamil Brycki

Content Creator | Influencer Marketing | Men’s Fashion | Photography and film

An expert with many years of experience in the world of fashion, specializing in classic men’s elegance. Since 2014, she has been helping men find their way in the world of clothing, sharing knowledge about fabric quality, proportions, colors and ethical production. He has built his experience, among m.in other things, as a consultant, stylist and photographer, combining practice with a passion for promoting timeless style. She co-creates the Rewers magazine, which is a space for conversations about fashion, culture and conscious choices. At the same time, he is developing his own social media channels, where he has gathered a large and engaged community. It is there that he emphasizes that clothes are more than just protection against the cold – they are a message that we send to the world and that we can consciously shape.

 

Krzysztof Karwowski

Sino-Techno-Logist | President of SGH Doctoral Student Council | PhD Candidate

A graduate of the Gdańsk University of Technology, a participant of a research scholarship in China, a PhD student in the field of Chinese innovation economics as well as a popularizer of knowledge about Chinese characters, people and technologies. Krzysztof will tell us about the importance of China’s space program – once a third-class country, which now has its own space station. We will find out why it should be observed and not be afraid to imitate space powers to the best of its ability.

 

Michał Leksiński

Traveler | Himalayan climber

Michał Leksiński is a traveler who has visited over 50 countries around the world and climbed on all continents (including Antarctica). Collector of the world’s highest bungee jumps. The creator of the charity project “7 Happy Summits” – the Crown of the Earth for the Happy Kids Foundation – has already conquered 8 of the 9 highest peaks of individual continents in an extended version (including Mt Everest). Author of the book “Project: Expedition #travelmarketing” about combining the world of extreme expeditions with business. A political scientist by education and a graduate of several fields of postgraduate studies in the field of psychology, writing and business intelligence. TEDx speaker. Trainer and lecturer at Collegium Civitas. Lecture title: Every step is an answer. My way to Everest. (this can be an additional title, but you don’t need to use it).

 

Paweł Lęcki

Teacher | Tutor | Columnist | Photographer

Paweł Lęcki is a Polish language teacher with twenty years of experience, tutor, columnist and photographer. She has been working with young people for years, looking closely at how education and the assessment system affect their choices and self-esteem. Lecture title: How do you know why you are in this study? That is, about the pitfalls of exams, assessments and recruitment. During his talk, Paul will ask questions that concern us all: – Why do we make such decisions and not others? – How do school grades and exams shape our choices? “What if a system we trust gives us the wrong data?” It will show how not to lose yourself in the maze of numbers, grades and recruitment thresholds, as well as what the school can (or should) do to help instead of hinder.

 

Paweł Węgier

Mental Coach

Paweł was educated at the Academy of Mental Trainers – a place that develops the idea of mental training and uses knowledge in the field of psychology, sociology and neuroscience to effectively help in personal change and unleash human potential. He currently runs his own business, where he helps people undergo a change in thinking leading to peace through individual consultations, training, webinars and programs for companies. Lecture title: Are your happiness and peace like your feet in the shower? Paul wants to show us that happiness and peace are a state of mind that everyone can achieve, to which everyone has the right and what we should do to consciously create it in ourselves.

 

Radek Hoffman

The Illusionist | Author

Radosław Hoffman is one of the most outstanding Polish illusionists, the first Pole to be a member of the prestigious Magic Circle in London and the vice-president of the Polish Illusions Association. He has been performing on international stages for 18 years, and his experience combines the show of illusion with inspiring stories. He is also the author of three books on mentalism and the creator of the only event in Poland dedicated to mentalism – Mental Day. Radosław will tell you how to discover your own passion, how to nurture it and how it can change your life. His speech will show that it is never too late to find what really drives our actions.

 

 

WELCOME!

 

Buy your ticket here

 

 

 

We invite you to the Holistika Festival. Let’s talk about well-being!

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On October 15-19, we invite you to the second edition of the Holistika Festival. We have taken it under our patronage, because the motto of the event – “well-being” – is very close to us. For years, we have been trying to explore what this well-being is and how to perceive it with the work environment in mind. In the last survey, we also asked you, the employees of the Olivia Centre, about what you think and feel when you hear this concept, how you perceive it and how you are affected by the harmonious interaction of body, spirit and mind.

 

The program of the event included several dozen lectures and meetings conducted by doctors, scientists, psychologists, dietitians and therapists. Occur Including. Ph.D. Andrzej Silczuk, MD, who will talk about mental health and addictions, Dr. Preeti Agrawal, a specialist in integrative medicine, Dr. Monika Łukasiewicz, an expert in hormones and their impact on well-being, as well as Dr. Joanna Wojsiat, who will spread knowledge about the work of the brain. Katarzyna Błażejewska-Stuhr will present the relationship between food and emotions, Tomasz Eichelberger will conduct classes on Qigong, and prof. Ph.D. Dariusz Kałka will touch on the still underestimated topic of obesity in men.

 

In addition to the lectures , bodywork workshops and preventive examinations are also planned, which participants can take advantage of free of charge. In mobile diagnostic points, breast screening and dermatological examinations will be carried out, m.in. The workshop part will include yoga, Pilates, Schulz’s autogenic training, neuroyoga classes, as well as workshops on creating Jungian mandalas and mindful movement practices.

 

A lot of emotions can also be aroused by the planned discussion panels. Among them were conversations about whether “the pretty have it easier”, about the role of the environment in shaping the quality of life and about breast cancer prevention as a shared responsibility. The discussions will be attended by, m.in. Karolina Sulej, Jo Jurga, Ewa Puszkiewicz and Marta Moksa from O4 Coworking.

 

During this year’s Holistics Festival, topics related to brain neurobiology, the importance of sleep, the well-being of space, diet and metabolism will be discussed. Experts will share knowledge on how to take care of eyesight, hormonal balance, wise supplementation or mental health. This year, there will be workshops related to conscious, body-supporting movement and surprises. The whole event will take place in an environment of people who care about good relationships and are looking for a way to a long life in fitness and a sense of well-being.

 

Meet the speakers

 

Check out the full event agenda

 

Buy a ticket

 

 

 

 

 

Welcome!

 

 

Source: press materials of the organizer and trojmiasto.pl

Let’s relive it! “Stać nas na spokój” – performed by 200 voices at Olivia!

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On 12 September, the Olivia Centre became the scene of a unique event. On Olivia’s patio, the song “Sobě i Wam” by Katarzyna Nosowska and Marcin Macuk was sung, sung by almost 200 people! Eight amateur choirs from Pomerania took part in the project.

 

The piece was performed in a premiere arrangement prepared especially for the Olivia Centre Choir. The combined choirs were led by Wiktoria Pagieła – conductor, founder and artistic director of the Olivia Choir. The performance was graced by professional musicians: Karolina Krzyżanowska (piano), Hubert Baumann (guitar), Krzysztof Hnatiuk (bass) and Tomasz Hoffman (drums).

 

” We wanted to convey through music that instead of constant rush and consumerism, it is worth surrounding yourself with wise people and experiencing holy peace ,” says Marta Moksa, choir member and organizational director of the event. – We believe that singing together with several hundred people can move even those who do not expect it.

 

Artist

Olivii Centre
Choir Chamber
Choir Sopot Continuo
Chamber Choir Fahrenheit Alumni Choir “Non Serio”
Choir of the Oliwa Neighbourhood House “Po Sąsiadach”
Association Lira
Choir SANS Mundus Festival Choir Cantat
Choir at the PARK ON Association

 

Listen for yourself!

 

About the Olivia Centre Choir

The Olivia Centre Choir has been operating for seven years and brings together 40 singing enthusiasts who work in various companies located in Olivia Centre – a prestigious business centre in Gdańsk. The band brings together people from different backgrounds who find time after working hours to develop their talent and enjoy making music together. The choir has performed on numerous stages in the Tri-City, participated in cultural and charity projects, and in 2022 released its debut album “Dobre tony”, containing interpretations of well-known songs from the repertoire of m.in. The Beatles, Eurythmics and Męskie Granie Orkiestra.

 

The choir has won prestigious awards, m.in. the Golden Band in the XVIII National Competition of Christmas Carols and Pastorals and the Bronze Diploma in the VI Baltic Competition of Choirs Pomerania Cantat. The participation of the Olivia Centre Choir in the prestigious Philharmonic under the Stars project, during which they performed Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana together with choirs from Poland and Germany and a symphony orchestra, was a unique artistic event confirming the high level of the ensemble and its presence on the national and international music scene.

The Conductor: Wiktoria Pagieła

Wiktoria Pagieła – conductor and founder of the Olivia Centre Choir – is an outstanding figure of the Polish choral scene. Born in Zhytomyr, Ukraine, she comes from a family with rich musical traditions. She is a scholarship holder of the Government of the Republic of Poland and a graduate with distinction of the Faculty of Choral Conducting and Music Education at the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. St. Moniuszko and the Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk. She has many years of experience as a conductor, organizer and leader of vocal and choral workshops, m.in. cyclical meetings in Gdańsk “Saturday Vocal Workshops” and the National Liturgical Music Workshops Music of the Soul in Gdańsk.

 

She is a laureate of many awards, including the Fryderyk 2014 Phonographic Academy Award in the Album of the Year category for the preparation of the University Choir of the Academy of Music in Gdańsk. She was the president of the Gdańsk Branch of the Polish Association of Choirs and Orchestras. Wiktoria is known for her ability to combine professionalism with passion, and her artistic and educational work influences the development of choral music in the region. He is actively involved in promoting contemporary popular choral music in the academic and business environment.

The winners of the sixth edition of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget announced

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Intergenerational workshops, a concert, photography workshops, a publication about the Gate House and a flash mob. Such projects will be implemented as part of the sixth edition of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget, financed by Olivia Centre, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz and Przemysław Skokowski – councillor of the Przymorze Małe district.

 

The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget is a local program to support initiatives that develop Oliwa and Przymorze Małe and strengthen ties between the residents of two districts located at Olivia Centre. The initiative has been consistently implemented since 2020. Its aim is to enable the implementation of projects submitted by residents and for residents. The results of this year’s edition were announced on October 26 during a ceremony in the main hall of Olivia Star.

 

In the sixth edition of the budget, as many as 15 initiatives were submitted. The jurors decided to co-finance or provide comprehensive support for the implementation of 5 projects.

 

The first of them is a concert for the residents of Oliwa and tourists, which will take place in July 2026 in the Adam Mickiewicz Park in Oliwa. The event continues the tradition of summer concerts and responds to the need to participate in culture for people of all ages and with different health abilities. Based on the attendance from previous years, the organizers estimate the attendance of about 250-300 people. The location and time of the concert are conducive to the participation of a wide range of recipients – you can participate in it on a blanket with a pet, in a wheelchair or together with children, who will also get to know live music.

 

The second project that has received funding is a continuation of the initiative implemented so far in other districts of Gdańsk. Project “Time and image of Gdańsk: Olive oil and the Little Littoral” It includes workshops on creating collages from old postcards and combining them with images of everyday life of the inhabitants of both districts. The initiative strengthens intergenerational and intercultural dialogue, drawing on the diverse history of Oliwa and the involvement of participants of different ages, countries and backgrounds. 4 workshops for 50 people are planned. The project is complemented by meetings in other parts of the city, which are ultimately to enable the creation of a historical map of places and their transformations over the years.

 

The project of the Regional Centre for Information and Support of Non-Governmental Organisations “Oil in the Objective of Word and Image” – workshops combining education and creative activity of residents – also received funding. As part of them, classes will be held on creating reportages and photographs documenting the life of the district. The meetings will be led by an experienced journalist, and participants will learn the basics of reportage, preparing questions, collecting materials and building a story. A field workshop on reportage mobile photography is also planned, devoted to the use of a smartphone as a reporting tool, the principles of composition and visual narration, and capturing the daily rhythm of Oliwa.

 

Among the projects selected for implementation there was also a publication on the history of the Gatehouse in printed form, with distribution among residents. The Gatehouse is an important meeting point for the inhabitants of Oliwa and the oldest gem of brick Gothic at Stary Rynek Oliwski Street. The building from the 15th century, despite its location in the center of the district, remains relatively unknown. Enthusiasts of the history of Oliwa were involved in the process of creating the publication: volunteers and seniors, who take part in the classes in the Neighborhood House on a daily basis. For centuries, the building served as the entrance gate to Oliwa for Polish monarchs: Jan III Sobieski, Jan Kazimierz, Sigismund III Vasa, Queen Louise Maria Gonzaga and deputies negotiating the Oliwa Peace after the war with the Swedes. The publication will also present the history of the Cistercians of Oliwa and contemporary initiatives carried out in the building.

 

Thanks to funding from the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget, children from Primary School No. 23 in Oliwa will organize a flash mob as part of the nationwide National Reading. On an October Sunday, the participants of the project will promote Jan Kochanowski’s poetry in Oliwa Park, reading his works to the guests of the park. The event will be recorded and edited into a short film, which will support the promotion of the school and the popularization of the poet’s work.

 

The history of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget dates back to 2020, when a platform to support local initiatives for the development of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe, two districts of Gdańsk located directly at the Olivia Centre, whose residents very often work in Olivia, was created. “In this way, we want to support all initiatives that are important for residents and contribute to the development of the environment in which we operate” – says Bogusław Wieczorek, Representative of the Management Board of Olivia Centre. „As the largest business center in Poland, we support the development of Gdańsk and Pomerania, offering jobs and space for business development. However, the micro-community of which we are neighbors is equally important to us. We want to help organize extracurricular activities, activation workshops for seniors and people in need, as well as support the development of common spaces with new facilities or elements of small architecture. Experience shows that the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget works well where support is needed on a daily basis, and other sources of financing are sometimes unavailable. We are happy that we can improve the quality of life and be good neighbors to the local community.”

 

The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget is an initiative of Olivia Centre, which has been supported from the beginning by Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, a local entrepreneur, cultural activist and long-time Gdańsk councillor. From 2024 , Przemysław Skokowski, a councillor of the Przymorze Małe district, also a Gdańsk entrepreneur, has also joined the group of partners. The jury deciding on the selection of co-financed initiatives includes: Małgorzata Skwira – headmistress of Primary School No. 35, Tomasz Strug – chairman of the Board of the Oliwa District, Przemysław Skokowski – chairman of the Przymorze Małe District Council, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz – a resident of Oliwa and a social activist, Grzegorz Kidybiński – a member of the board of Olivia Centre and Bogusław Wieczorek – a representative of the board of Olivia Centre for the protection of the Olivia Centre. public relations.

 

Concert in the park with James P. and a hat in the background
Park ON Association

 

The Time and Image of Gdańsk project. Oliwa and Małe Przymorze
Atelier Jerszow Foundation

 

Oil in the lens of words and images
Regional Centre for Information and Support of Non-Governmental Organisations

 

Print a folder about the Gatehouse
Stara Oliwa Association

 

Kochanowski in the park – FLASH MOB action
Primary School No. 23, Children of the World

 

 

Free consultations at mBank

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On 3-7 November from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m ., we invite you to free consultations on IKE, IKZE at mBank (Olivia Gate A).

 

We know that it is better not to delay a visit to the mechanic when the engine light is on. In the same way, it is not worth postponing thinking about retirement when we get 30% of our current salary from ZUS.

 

We invite you to Olivia Gate A during the opening hours of the facility. You can make an appointment by phone! Tel. 48 789 868 631.

 

 

 

 

 

Maltese Christmas Wafer at Olivia Centre. Become a volunteer!

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On December 1, 2025, Olivia Centre will host a special event – the Maltese Christmas Wafer  (Opłatek Maltański) –  marking the 24th edition of this festive gathering and the fifth time it will take place in Gdańsk, on the highest floors of Olivia Star. Each year, the event brings together several hundred invited guests. The organization of this exceptional celebration is an initiative of the Polish Association of the Knights of Malta.

 

The Order of Malta: over 860 years of tradition and over 100 years of helping those
The Order of Malta began its mission in 1154. In Poland, it has been providing aid to those in need for over 100 years through the Polish Association of the Knights of Malta. As part of its charitable work, numerous initiatives are organized – among them one of the most significant, the Maltese Christmas Wafer, which in 2025 celebrates its 24th anniversary.

 

The Maltese Wafer: History and Purpose
Malta from Kraków, with the support of His Eminence Cardinal Franciszek Macharski. Each year, the event brings together thousands of people in the spirit of Christmas, offering moments of joy, a sense of community, and material support to those facing difficult life circumstances.

 

This year’s edition
In 2025, the Maltese Christmas Wafer will take place in over 30 towns and cities across Poland. In addition to traditional Christmas Eve gift packages containing toys for children, food products, and personal care items, participants will receive emotional support. The initiative focuses not only on material aid but, above all, on shared time together — bringing companionship to those who are lonely or in need during the festive season. One of its most important aspects is creating a truly special atmosphere. For many guests, it is not just a Christmas Eve dinner, but also a chance to pause, breathe, and step away from everyday challenges. In Gdańsk, it also offers the opportunity to enjoy the breathtaking views from the 34th floor of Olivia Star — the tallest building in Pomerania.

 

At the Christmas Eve table in Olivia, families with children, seniors, individuals living alone, and people with disabilities will once again gather together. The table will be filled with traditional holiday dishes, served to the sound of carols. It is a time spent in warmth and togetherness — filled with conversation, celebration, and a sense of community.

The Tri-City edition of the Maltese Christmas Wafer will take place on December 1, 2025, on the 34th floor of Olivia Star. The event will host several hundred guests in need from Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot. Olivia Centre will also welcome, among others, the Mayors of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot, as well as His Excellency, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Gdańsk.

 

Become a Volunteer!
It is only thanks to the incredible dedication of our Volunteers that we can create such a special event — one that fills the Tri-City with kindness, festive warmth, and joy.
If you’d like to be part of this Christmas gathering and join as a Volunteer, please contact Monika Tarnowska, Coordinator of the Maltese Christmas Wafer in the Tri-City.

 

Preliminary Volunteer Schedule

Friday, November 28 – Transport to Olivia Star
Deliveries of equipment and gifts will arrive from various locations.
Help will be needed with loading and unloading.

Sunday, November 30 – Gift Packing
Location: Olivia Star

Two volunteer groups:

  • Group 1 (conceptual) – from 11:00 a.m.
    Preparation of workstations and sorting of gifts.

  • Group 2 (packing) – from 1:00 p.m.
    Packing of gift boxes and preparing them for distribution to event participants.

 

Monday, December 1 – Event Day
Start: 11:00 a.m., Olivia Star
This is the moment when we come together to brighten the day with smiles, energy, and heart.

 

Become a Donor!

The organization of the event in the Tri-City would not be possible without the support of Sponsors and Donors who make it possible to prepare Christmas Eve meals and gift packages for invited guests. If you’d like to become a Donor, please contact Monika Tarnowska, Coordinator of the Maltese Christmas Wafer in the Tri-City.


Contact for Volunteers and Donors:
Monika Tarnowska
Coordinator of the Maltese Christmas Wafer in the Tri-City
Tel. +48 695 452 102
E-mail: monika.tarnowska@zakonmaltanski.pl

 

Institutional
The initiative is co-financed by the City of Gdańsk and supported by the cities of Gdańsk, Gdynia, and Sopot.

 

How can you help?

Individuals and companies wishing to support the Maltese Christmas Wafer can make contributions to the account of the Polish Knights of Malta Foundation:

PKO Bank Polski SA | Account number: 39 1020 2892 0000 5102 0523 8771
Please include the note: “Maltese Christmas Wafer”

The Maltese Wafer in Olivia 2023, photo: Bogusław Wieczorek, oplatekmaltanski.org

We invite you to the opening of the LEGENDS exhibition and the award ceremony in the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m., a unique exhibition will open at Olivia Star. Their works will be presented by retired professors, retired professors and teachers of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk. A meeting with such excellent Gdańsk residents is an ideal opportunity to present awards in the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget competition.

 

The exhibition inaugurated with Sunday’s vernissage is entitled LEGENDS, because each of the exhibitors deserves this designation. For many years, they and they created the everyday life and mythology of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

 

ARTISTS

  • Krystyna Andrzejewska-Marek
  • Kęstut Bereźnicki
  • Roman Gajewski
  • Stanisław Gierada
  • Teresa Klaman
  • Mariusz Kulpa
  • Hugon Lasecki
  • Henryk Lula
  • Jadwiga Okrassa
  • Mieczysław Mieto Olszewski
  • Cezary Paszkowski
  • Janina Rudnicka
  • Janina Stefanowicz-Schmidt
  • Andrzej Śramkiewicz
  • Czesław Tumielewicz

 

The exhibition was organized by the Gdańsk Community Foundation in cooperation with Olivia Centre.

 

Visit the exhibition in the Olivia Star lobby – open until the end of the year! Free admission.

 

The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget is a program initiated by the Olivia Centre, supporting social initiatives of the inhabitants of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe. In 2025, for the sixth time, we will help Neighbors in the implementation of projects serving both districts. Who will receive funding for the implementation of their project this time? Read more about the project…