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The grand final of the Olivia Football League! Join the celebration and test yourself in the football Pub Quiz!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Dear football and fun lovers! The 2024/2025 season of the Olivia Centre Football League has come to an end, which means that the time has come for great emotions, summaries and integration! We cordially invite everyone to the solemn end of the season, which will take place on June 25 at 5:00 p.m. in Olivia Sky Club, on the 12th floor of Olivia Tower. This will not be an ordinary end of the season – we are in for a football holiday! The program…

 

Award ceremony

We will officially summarize the games of the Olivia Centre Football League, we will present awards to the best teams and players, and together we will celebrate all the emotions that accompanied us throughout the season. This is the perfect opportunity to appreciate the efforts of players from your companies, who create the unique atmosphere of our league.

 

Football Pub Quiz – test your knowledge of football!

You don’t play in the league, but you love football? Or maybe you are a competitor and want to compete in a slightly different form of competition? We have prepared for you a football Pub Quiz – the most popular pub game in Poland, which will provide you with excitement and a lot of healthy competition. It will also be fun, because it is great fun.

 

Questions about the EURO, the Champions League and also about our League are waiting for you. This is a chance to shine with your knowledge and win prizes! Who is behind the quiz? Pub Quiz, of course!

 

Gather a team (2-6 people) and sign up for the game by sending an e-mail to: komunikacja@oliviacentre.com. Note – the number of places is limited, and the OC League players have priority, so don’t hesitate!

 

Why is it worth coming?

It is not only an opportunity to celebrate the successes of our league, but also a great way to break away from everyday office life, get to know your colleagues better and feel the real football atmosphere. You don’t have to be an expert to have a great time – what counts is good energy and the desire to have fun together.

 

Don’t wait – confirm your presence today by sending an email to komunikacja@oliviacentre.com.

 

See you at the Grand Final!

 

 

 

Arco with a Michelin Guide star, and Treinta y Tres with Bib Gourmand distinction!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The Michelin guide appeared in 1900 and today it is considered the most important culinary book in the world. The Michelin star is in the world of chefs like the film Oscar in the world of directors. For the first time in history, restaurants from Gdańsk were included in this renowned publishing house in 2024. Until this year, the awards went only to Warsaw, Poznań and Kraków…

And now, again, the prestigious Michelin Guide has appreciated the Tri-City gastronomic scene. On June 10, 2025, we got to know the top restaurants from Gdańsk, Gdynia and Sopot. Pomerania still has one restaurant with a star, it is of course Arco by Paco Perez and as many as four places with Bib Gourmand distinction, including Treinta y Tres again.

 

We are bursting with pride! Because here…

 

Arco by Paco Perez another year with a Michelin Star

Treinta y Tres another year with Bib Gourmand distinction

 

 

Both restaurants are located at 33. Olivia Star’s floor. Treinta y Tres serves mainly Spanish cuisine. The menu includes specialties such as colorful tapas, home-baked brioches, squid, octopus and tortillas. Arco is run by one of the most successful chefs in the world, Paco Pérez, who has been awarded 6 prestigious Michelin stars so far. Guests can choose from both an a’la carte menu and a tasting menu in two variants. Also noteworthy is the Bodega, which is a large “vineyard” of both restaurants. It includes 800 labels and over 3 thousand. bottles, including one unique one from 1940. Graham’s Porto was closed in 28 bottles. A bottle with the number 1 is available in the restaurant’s resources.

 

Arco by Paco Perez

Treinta Y Tres

About Michelin Stars

For lovers of refined flavors and unforgettable experiences, Michelin-starred restaurants are a must-see on the gastronomic map of the world. And for almost every chef, being included in the Michelin culinary guide is the pinnacle of professional aspirations. The French “gourmet bible” has been an oracle for those looking for the best restaurants in the world for decades. Even one Michelin star is a huge distinction. The award increases the prestige of the restaurant and the reputation of the chef and his team. Also a reason to be proud is the Bib Gourmand badge, the green “eco” clover, the fork and the very fact of being included in the guide.

 

Michelin stars are awarded in three categories:

  • 3 starsand – be sure to see,
  • 2 stars – worth visiting,
  • 1 star – noteworthy.

 

Restaurants are rated by anonymous food critics who do not announce their visits. Inspectors verify the quality of dishes, their taste and the way they are served. In this way, they check the skills of the cooks, they also assess the atmosphere of the place, as well as the value for money. Importantly, the stars are awarded only for one year. After this time, the restaurant is verified again. One star is awarded to restaurants that are “very good and noteworthy in their category”. Two stars mean that the place is “worth visiting for the quality of food and service”. Three stars are awarded to those unique establishments that “are worth a special trip”.

 

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5 criteria for judging a Michelin inspector’s restaurant:

  • product quality,
  • mastering the taste and cooking techniques,
  • the chef’s personality represented in the culinary experience,
  • the value of experience in terms of quality and price,
  • consistency between inspectors’ visits.

 

About Bib Gourmand

The Michelin world does not end with stars. Since 1997, the guide has also awarded “good quality, good value cooking” restaurants. This means no more and no less good value for money. The restaurants that Michelin judges say best meet the criterion of high quality at an affordable price are now awarded the Bib Gourmand award.

Cutlery and clovers

Michelin also awards cutlery and clovers.

  • Cutlery is awarded to the climatic décor of the restaurant, the quality of service and amenities for customers or the atmosphere in the premises, the restaurant can receive a maximum of five cutlery.
  • The cloverleaf – the latest award used since 2020 – is awarded to restaurants that prepare dishes in a sustainable way, the award aims to promote the conscious use of natural resources.

 

 

 

 

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Safety Day 2025

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

For the third time, we organized Safety Day at Olivia – an event that reminds us in a practical way how important it is to care for safety in everyday and professional life.

 

Safety Day attracts more and more participants every year and emphasizes even more how important it is for us to take care of safety together. Thus, on June 4, Olivia’s patio turned into a meeting place with uniformed services and experts who shared their knowledge, experience and good practices – both everyday and necessary during holiday trips. We hosted the Police and the State Fire Service.

 

Policewomen from the Prevention Department of the Municipal Police Headquarters in Gdańsk and an officer from the police station in Oliwa talked about how to protect themselves and others, while showing their equipment and answering questions from children and adults. At the police station, there were also leaflets, gadgets and information about recruitment to the service.

 

Crash, rollover and wall crash simulators were very popular – a strong experience that stays in your memory for a long time and really encourages you to drive more carefully. Firefighters and paramedics also presented their capabilities – you could not only see their equipment, but also learn the basics of first aid.

 

There was also a good atmosphere – there were burgers, ice cream and live music. But what is most important is the awareness with which the participants returned to work and home.

 

Thank you for being with us. Because Safety Day is not just one event in the calendar – it is an expression of care for each other, which we take very seriously at Olivia.

 

 

 

 

 

The 1. Volleyball Tournament

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The first Beach Volleyball Tournament this year is behind us. Although we did not give you much time to decide to join the competition, 5 two-person teams applied. On the newly opened pitches right next to Olivia, 10 matches were played on June 7. The competition system? BRAZILIAN, of course! Thank you for your passion and a lot of positive emotions. And see you in 3 weeks. Stay tuned for more sign-ups!

 

Final classification:

1. Kamil Durnakowski / Bartek Knieć
2. Maciej Skowroński / Viktoria Samp
3. Maciej Budzisz / Karolina Samp
4. Karina Semisotova / Alexandra Mialik
5. Jakub Mielewczyk / Oskar Matejewski

 

 

Complete results:

Maciek / Karolina – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:6, 21:13)
Kamil / Bartek – Karina / Alexandra 2:0 (21:6, 21:8)
Kuba / Oskar – Kamil / Bartek 0:2 (3:21, 3:21)
Maciek / Karolina – Maciek / Viktoria 0:2 (25:27, 18:21)
Kamil / Bartek – Maciek / Karolina 2:0 (21:14, 21:14)
Karina / Alexandra – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:9, 21:13)
Maciek / Karolina – Karina / Alexandra 2:0 (21:15, 21:17)
Maciek / Viktoria – Kamil / Bartek 0:2 (23:25, 14:21)
Karina / Alexandra – Maciek / Viktoria 0:2 (7:21, 16:21)
Maciek / Viktoria – Kuba / Oskar 2:0 (21:5, 21:10)

 

Fig. Piotr Połoczański

We invite you to Safety Day III in Olivia!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Safety Day III in Olivia is a day full of inspiring meetings, interesting conversations, inspiration and knowledge from the most reliable sources. On the patio of Olivia Centre, you will once again feel like a real hero of uniformed services, taking care of our health and safety on a daily basis: a firefighter, a policeman, a paramedic. You will check, with the use of special simulators, what a road accident, hitting a wall with a car, or a rollover looks like “from the inside”! We hope this will make you drive a lot more carefully.

 

4 June | 11:00 – 13:00 | Olivia’s patio!

 

 

In the program (we are still confirming everything, so the plan may be slightly modified until 4.06):

  • crash simulator,
  • rollover simulator,
  • police dog training show,
  • demonstration of police action of a forensic technician at the scene of an incident/crime,
  • demonstrations of police equipment, including a motorcycle of the Road Traffic Department policemen, a marked police car,
  • demonstration of the equipment of the State Fire Service, e.g. a combat vehicle,
  • dynamic oil extinguishing show,
  • presentation of equipment for cutting car bodies after accidents ,
  • lectures on safety on vacation and more
  • demonstration of equipment for first aid,
  • You will be able to train in basic first aid activities (and this can save someone’s life!)

 

We invite you, because there will also be:

  • Burgers
  • ice cream
  • and live music!

 

 

See you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

June under sail

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We live and work by the sea – so how could we not take advantage of this unique opportunity? In 2018, we launched Olivia Yacht Club, bringing together recreational sailing enthusiasts and seasoned sea dogs alike. And we’ve been sailing together ever since. We officially kicked off the 2025 sailing season as early as spring, and we’ve already held the Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta! A quick reminder: here at Olivia, sailing season is practically year-round – including June! So join us for after-work cruises on Wednesdays or full-day Sunday sailing adventures. Pick your date and catch the wind in your sails!

 

We sail after work into the sunset

Join us for full-day Sunday cruises

Photo: Olivia Yacht Club Cup Regatta

 

Sailing is not just a sport or a passion – it’s also a way to develop strategic thinking, teamwork, and mental resilience. And of course, it’s a fantastic way to spend time outdoors and – in our case – a wonderful opportunity to explore the beauty of the Gulf of Gdańsk together.

 

A tradition of excellence

Olivia Yacht Club was created together with Mateusz Kusznierewicz – one of Poland’s most outstanding sailors, Olympic champion in the Finn class (Atlanta 1996), and bronze medallist at the Athens Games (2004). A multiple world and European champion, he has shared his knowledge and experience with OYC members, inspiring them, teaching, and motivating continuous growth in sailing skills.

 

Although he no longer conducts regular training sessions, he still sails with Olivia whenever his schedule allows.

 

fot. Olivia Yacht Club

Year-round cruises on the Gulf of Gdańsk

Olivia Yacht Club organizes cruises all year round – spring, summer, and even winter expeditions! Sailings depart from both Gdańsk and Sopot, and one of their proud ambassadors is Maciej Kotarski, Director at Olivia Centre. He actively promotes winter sailing as a great way to build resilience and mental strength. He also enjoys sailing alongside crews from Nordea, Capgemini, Grid Dynamics, and Just Join IT.

 

Partnership with Premium Yachting

Thanks to our partnership with Premium Yachting, our members have access to modern yachts and professionally organized cruises. Together, we’re cultivating a sailing culture and inspiring people to push boundaries – both in sport and in professional life.

 

Join us in sailing and discovering new horizons!

 

Do you know the world’s most prestigious sailing races?

Sailing is not only about leisure – it’s also about top-level competition. Some of the most renowned regattas include:

  • America’s Cup – the oldest and most prestigious sailing competition, held since 1851.
  • Volvo Ocean Race (now known as The Ocean Race) – an extreme, months-long round-the-world race.
  • Vendée Globe – a solo, non-stop round-the-world race with no assistance.
  • Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race – a challenging race from Sydney to Hobart, known for its tough conditions.

Drop by the Pixel XL and have fun!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

In the autumn of 2024, an attractive entertainment and integration space was created in Olivia Prime B, the newest building of Olivia Centre, which is perfect for both families during joint outings and employees during integration meetings and having fun together. Pixel XL consists of several rooms where various challenges await, and the implementation of all the construction work rested on the shoulders of the Gdańsk-based Design Anatomy design studio.

 

Pixel XL offers 13 rooms, designed for people from 3 years of age. Each of them can accommodate up to 8 people at the same time, but in Pixel it is possible to organize events for groups for which activities are prepared in several rooms at the same time. The main emphasis is placed on emotions, movement and fun based on interactive game scenarios, already specified at the entrance. In total, there are as many as 40 to choose from and it is up to the participants which one they want to play.

 

Interactive mats, consisting of colorful tiles, allow you to chase colors, play to music or challenge yourself to escape from objects moving on the floor. It is an analogue game in the digital world, in which positive emotions, movement and spending time together prevail. In addition, there are tasks that allow you to test your reflexes, develop logical thinking skills, improve fitness and memory. In addition to the playrooms, there is also a snack bar for guests. The space of Pixel in Gdańsk covers an area of 1053 m.kw, and was designed by the Wrocław-based Cudo studio, and the supervision over the implementation of the project was entrusted to the Gdańsk-based Design Anatomy studio.

 

– It is a unique space, full of colours and emotions, which opened its doors in Olivia Centre at the beginning of December – says Weronika Budzyńska, architect from Design Anatomy. – Among our tasks was the coordination of the implementation of the entire project on site: supervision over the execution of all industry projects, such as ventilation, sanitary, electronic and electrical networks. It is a unique project that combines high security requirements with creativity and complex systems to control such unique spaces as the gaming and entertainment center.

©Tom Kurek

Pixel XL is the first gaming centre in Olivia Centrum, but not the first public attraction for the residents of the Tri-City and tourists. Previously, there was an observation floor on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star and an exotic Olivia Garden, and they are complemented by the cultural and entertainment stage on 34th floor of Olivia, where stars of Polish music, theatre, cinema and television regularly visit.

 

– From the beginning of the development of this project, Olivia has focused on openness and friendliness for the inhabitants of the Tri-City – says Bogusław Wieczorek, the representative of the management board of Olivia Centre. We want to be part of a living city and, in addition to top-level offices, we want to offer entertainment, culture and gastronomy. Olivia, after 5 years from the opening of the observation floor, has already become a tourist destination, a meeting place for people of different ages and with different preferences. This not only allows us to feel part of the city, but also represents great value for our residents, allowing them to provide a varied and interesting offer of activities outside of hours and during working hours.

©Tom Kurek

©Tom Kurek

Tri-City makes its debut at the Night of Skyscrapers! Welcome to Olivia Star!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On May 31, 2025, the Tri-City will join the nationwide Night of Skyscrapers for the first time – a unique event that attracts lovers of architecture and urban panoramas. The residents of Gdańsk will be able to spend this evening on the 34th floor of the Olivia Star skyscraper – the tallest building in northern Poland, where they will enjoy an unforgettable view of the Bay of Gdańsk, atmospheric music, deckchairs and Instagram attractions. Admission is free – the order of arrival is decisive!

 

The Night of Skyscrapers celebrates architecture, urban skylines and modern office spaces. That evening, the residents of the Tri-City will have a unique opportunity to visit m.in. The 34th floor of Olivia Star, which remains inaccessible to visitors on a daily basis. You can visit Olivia Star until 2:00 am.

 

This is the fourth edition of the iconic event, which for the first time expands to several cities in Poland, allowing residents of different regions to discover the most spectacular skyscrapers in the country.

 

We invite you to the 34th floor of Olivia Star on May 31!
20:00 – 2:00

 

Olivia Star opens its doors to guests

The Olivia Star skyscraper, measuring over 180 meters in height, is the central point of the Olivia Centre complex in Gdańsk Oliwa, at Grunwaldzka Avenue. As part of the Night of Skyscrapers, from 20:00 to 02:00, participants will be able to relax in an impressive room with an 8-meter glass façade, from where there is a panoramic view of Gdańsk and the Bay of Gdańsk.

 

The program of the evening includes m.in.:

  • Chillout music played live by a DJ,
  • Sun loungers with sunset view,
  • Stylish gadgets and photo zones,
  • Bar with drinks and atmospheric lighting.

 


Admission is free – just download the OLIVKA app (available on Google Play and App Store) or show it in the My Olivia app.

The principle applies First come, first served – the first floor can accommodate a maximum of 350 people.

 

 

A few words about Olivia Star

The Olivia Star skyscraper, commissioned in 2018, is the showcase of the entire complex. It is not only a modern office space (over 43,000 m² of leasable space), but also a cultural center with restaurants, a conference center and an observation deck. The building has received the prestigious Breeam Excellent, WELL and WELL HEALTH-SAFETY certificates, which confirm the highest standards in terms of user comfort and sustainability.

 

Olivia Star is the tallest building in Gdańsk and the entire region of northern Polish. Its architectural height is 180 meters, and to the roof – 156 meters. The building has 35 floors above ground and 3 underground.

 

The Gdańsk skyscraper was designed by BJK Architekci, and the general contractor was Pekabex.

 

 

Night of Skyscrapers – a celebration of the urban panorama

The Night of Skyscrapers is an event that has been organized for several years in the largest Polish cities, m.in. Warsaw, Łódź and Katowice. During the festival, spaces in the tallest buildings that are inaccessible on a daily basis are opened – observation decks, roofs, penthouses and offices with panoramic views. The aim of the event is to promote modern architecture and integrate residents around urban spaces. The event is organized by the NowaWarszawa.pl portal The first edition of the Night of Skyscrapers took place in 2015 in Warsaw and attracted thousands of fans of architecture and skyscrapers from all over the Polish.

 

Gdańsk debuts in this year’s edition with a real momentum – Olivia Star is one of the most spectacular viewpoints in Poland, and the planned setting of the event will certainly attract lovers of modern interiors and urban atmosphere.

 

You can find all the information about the Night of Skyscrapers on the website.

 

 

Double award for Olivia Home during the Baltic Sea Region Real Estate Awards 2025

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

On 15 May 2025, during the Baltic Sea Region Real Estate Awards gala, which took place at the Radisson BLU Hotel in Sopot, the developer Olivia Home – belonging to the Olivia Group – became a double winner of the prestigious competition, winning awards in the following categories: Residential Developer and Future Project for the Olivia Pulse investment.

 

It is one of the most important events of the real estate industry in the Baltic Sea region, covering key markets such m.in. Poland, Germany, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic States. The competition is organized with the utmost attention to transparency – the correct course of voting is supervised by EY as an independent audit partner.

 

Olivia Pulse, awarded in the Future Project category, is a 17-storey building with investment apartments, which is being built at Olivia Centre – the largest business and service centre in Northern Poland. The project offers 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 the development of the development structure and the ambition to create a space of a unique character. Our goal was to design a place that would be modern, functional, and at the same time harmoniously fit into the surroundings. We are all the more pleased that the project has been noticed and appreciated by such an eminent jury – comments Ewa Nowicka, Member of the Management Board of Olivia Home. “It is also a confirmation that the direction we have chosen – based on quality, aesthetics and a sustainable approach – is gaining recognition not only in the eyes of customers, but also industry experts,” he adds.

 

The awards were received on behalf of Olivia Home by members of the board:
Ewa Nowicka, Wojciech Pawełkowski and Grzegorz Mikołajczyk.

 

 

For Olivia Home, operating within the Olivia Group, it is a confirmation of its growing position on the housing market, which strengthens the motivation for further, dynamic development.

 

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ZOOM – a painting close-up of the young staff of the Academy of Fine Arts in Olivia Centre

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We cordially invite you to the next exhibition of works of contemporary art presented in the space of the Olivia Star building. This time we are hosting “ZOOM” – paintings by five artists associated with the Faculty of Painting at the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk.

 

The Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk is one of the most important art schools in Poland, with a rich history dating back to 1945. Its headquarters are located in three unique buildings in the center of Gdańsk: the monumental Great Armoury, the English House in the Main Town and the Small Armoury in the Old Suburb. These historic spaces not only give the university a unique character, but also inspire subsequent generations of artists. The Academy combines tradition with modernity, offering a wide range of courses and actively participating in the cultural life of the city.

 

“Zoom” is a close-up of the individual fields of vision and personal painting languages of the young teaching staff of the Academy of Fine Arts. It is also a confrontation of attitudes, aesthetics and creative strategies, which – although diverse – create a coherent and intriguing story about the condition of contemporary painting.

 

Artists whose works are presented at the exhibition:

Karolina Futyma
Przemysław Garczyński
Tomasz Kopcewicz
Agata Nowosielska
Agata Przyżycka

Accompanying events:

20 May, at 18:00 – official opening of the exhibition, vernissage
20.05–20.07.2025 – curatorial tours – an opportunity to discover works together and reflect with the curator

 

The exhibition is carried out under the aegis of the Olivia Centre and the Gdańsk Community Foundation.

 

We cordially invite all art lovers, students, residents of the Tri-City and visitors to Olivia to experience this painting narrative up close.