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
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 ITOffice (Best Office Interior Poland 2024-2025),
▪️ DerbitOffice (Best Office Interior Poland 2023-2024),
▪️ LPP Contact Centerspace (Best Public Service Interior 2023-2024).
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.
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.
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.
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
Two days of intense meetings, filled with conversations about leadership that starts with a person. The next edition of the LeadWell conference has ended at the Olivia Centre – an event that has already managed to gain the position of one of the most important points on the map of the development of the leaders of northern Polish.
The program included lectures, discussion panels, workshops and networking. Experts invited to participate talked about the most important challenges of contemporary leaders: from job crafting and self-reflection, through motivating teams and improving the competencies of the future, to creating and implementing strategies. The agenda also included a topic without which it is impossible to talk about effective leadership: healthy sleep and its impact on work efficiency. According to experts, a sleep-deprived leader is up to 30 percent less engaged team.
On the LeadWell stage, m.in Sebastian Drzewiecki, Maja Gojtowska, Agata Grenda, Paweł Wujec, Bartek Olejniczak, Piotr Nowosielski, Mateusz Majchrzak and Rocco Spencer performed. The workshop part was led by practitioners who have been professionally accompanying development leaders for years: Maciej Sznitowski, Monika Czupajło, Paweł Korycki, Iwona Borzym and Elżbieta Lewandowska.
Although the conference offered a solid portion of knowledge, the organizers unanimously emphasize that the most important thing was to change the perspective. Participants proved that diversity of ways of thinking drives development, and constructive differences of opinion can be more valuable than complete agreement. The shared experience of the presence of hundreds of leaders has also shown that a leader is never alone. The power of leadership lies in relationships, community and everyday decisions that have a real impact on the work environment.
LeadWell is an O4 Coworking initiative developed with passion and a lot of courage. The organizers joke that this is a classic “magical” project – no one requires its implementation, and yet it is difficult to imagine the autumn calendar of Olivia Centre events without it. The effort put into the preparations and the enormity of emotions were emphasized by the teams involved in creating the event. The ovations of the participants and positive opinions confirmed that it was worth it – even if the pace of preparations until the last moment resembled a long-distance run.
Martyna Czarnobaj-Borowska and Karolina Rymarczyk were responsible for the concept and production of LeadWell, with the great support of the experienced O4 team. The course of the event was also supervised by Marta Moksa – the host and one of the ambassadors of the idea of “leaders who like people”.
The atmosphere of the event is best summed up by the words of one of the participants, who described LeadWell as “bigos with chocolate” – an unobvious combination of strong emotions, insightful reflection and specific knowledge. A connection that lasts a long time.
On 21 October, the Olivia Centre in Gdańsk hosted the gala of the “Ace of Business” – a prestigious competition organized by the editors of the “Always Pomerania” daily. The event, which for the fourth time distinguishes entrepreneurial leaders from Pomerania, brought together representatives of business, local government and the world of media.
During this year’s edition, the awards were presented in seven categories, recognizing the effectiveness, creativity, social sensitivity and visionary nature of local companies. The winners included, m.in, Mewo, Trefl, Advanced Protection Systems – and Olivia Centre, which received the title of Ace of Investments 2024.
The award was received on behalf of Olivia by the President of the Management Board, Maciej Grabski. The jury appreciated his contribution to the development of the urban space of Gdańsk and the consistent construction of a place that combines business, social and cultural functions. Olivia Centre – the largest office complex in Poland – creates a vision of the city of the future: sustainable, inclusive and vibrant all day long. The justification for the award also highlights the implementation of the Olivia Pulse project – a new investment that will introduce residential and hotel functions to the complex, integrating various aspects of urban life even more strongly.
All employers’ organizations from the Pomeranian Voivodeship were invited to the competition. 31 companies were nominated in seven categories. A novelty this year was the Ace of Crafts award. It is not accidental – this year we are celebrating the 80th anniversary of the establishment of the Pomeranian Chamber of Crafts.
We congratulate all the winners of this year’s edition and we are glad that Olivia Centre has been included in such an inspiring group of Pomeranian business leaders.
Full list of winners
Ace of ecology: Mewo as
Social Economy: Zeroban Social Cooperative
Ace of Family Businesses: Watchmaking “Ogrodowicz i Syn”
The owner of Poland’s largest business center has published its next environmental and social responsibility report. This is the fourth ESG report, which confirms Tonsa’s commitment to sustainability and the standards it follows in its day-to-day operations. The data published in the report allow us to see important trends: despite the increase in the number of employees, the consumption of utilities is decreasing, the level of circularity is increasing, and the amount of waste and carbon dioxide emissions is decreasing.
The data published in the reports often allow to illustrate the trends and effects of actions taken by the largest investors for the benefit of social and environmental responsibility. The key results of the Tonsa Group report include a significant reduction in waste and emissions. Although the percentage of renting in 2024 increased to 95% of the available space, at the same time there was a 23% reduction in municipal waste compared to last year, a reduction in energy consumption by 4% and thanks to the Tork Paper Circle recycling policy implemented for years, the amount of CO2e emissions was reduced by more than 5 tonnes. At the same time, last year, the policy of developing green areas was continued, as part of which a green revolution is taking place on the patio of the center: almost 700 new plants were planted and a flower meadow with an area of over 1200 sqm was created. A significant part of the public areas of the center, which have so far been filled with concrete pavements, is gradually transformed into rain gardens and pocket gardens, among which walking paths meander.
At the same time, in 2024, the development of Olivia Centre with a new function began, complementing the range of services available so far: office, entertainment and recreation, service. The construction of Olivia Pulse has begun on Olivia – a modern apartment building with 245 apartments, complementing the center’s offer with a residential function, providing it with a fully mixed-use status. A residential function will be added to the range of opportunities offered in Olivia on a daily basis (fitness center, medical facilities, banks, cafes, restaurants, tourist attractions and entertainment points). The deadline for commissioning the facility is the end of 2026. It is also worth noting thatOlivia Home, responsible for the development of Olivia’s housing offer, as well as its own development projects, is also developing its activities in the Tonsa Group. The group also runsDesign Anatomy – an award-winning architectural office, specializing in the design of offices, apartments and service premises, as well as cubature facilities for clients from all over Poland.
Periodically published ESG reports are intended to determine the importance of a sustainable and ethical approach of investors to their business activities. They allow us to collect good practices, determine the standards of activity, goals and importance of the company for the social and economic environment. Facilities with a key role for the local economic ecosystem undertake a number of activities in each year of operation, which only when aggregated in ESG reports allow to emphasize the scale of the effects of their activities and their importance for the environment in which they operate.
The reports also allow to indicate key goals and priorities, ensure transparency and comparability of data, which is of great importance for investors who analyze the company’s position on the market and the stability of its operations. Sustainability reports are also a response to the need to provide insight into the activities of companies in a broader perspective than just numbers. According to the law, only the largest companies employing more than 500 employees are obliged to publish reports annually, but in total, this obligation is also transferred to their subcontractors, from whom the largest companies collect data necessary for their own reporting.
The largest global companies have their headquarters in the Olivia Centre, so the Tonsa Sustainability Report has been published since the first year of the directives, but this practice is also based on the awareness of the importance of the center for the local economy and the desire to present to the public a number of good practices that have been part of the everyday functioning of the facility for years. The Olivia Centre employs 15,000 people, and nearly 200 companies have their offices, including such entities as Amazon, Bayer, Capgemini, Deloitte, Energa, EPAM, Fujifilm, Lyreco, Medicover, Nike, Nordea, PwC, Ricoh, Sii and thyssenkrupp. The scale of the centre’s impact covers not only Gdańsk, but also the entire region, ensuring the receipt of public levies to the municipal budget, space for the development of numerous staff, as well as increasing the attractiveness of Pomerania in the eyes of investors.
“The passing year is another year of stable development for our Group in a dynamically changing world,” says Maciej Grabski, Managing Director of the Tonsa Group.Although the political changes in Poland and the United States, as well as the armed conflict in Ukraine, do not directly affect us, we are closely observing the economic environment, which affects the economic situation of us, the Residents of the Olivia Centre and business partners. It is important to me that I am building a business center in my hometown. I want to contribute to the best possible development of Gdańsk and the region. And a modern business centre in the heart of the metropolis is, in my opinion, a great showcase of Gdańsk, the Tri-City and the entire Pomerania. I am all the more proud of the fact that our team has achieved significant sustainability milestones, which once again prove that the Tonsa Group is a leader in its industry, setting trends and benchmarks for the competition. As a special honour for the activities of the entire Tonsa Group team, I treat the St. Adalbert Medal awarded to me. This is the most important, next to the title of Honorary Citizen of the City of Gdańsk, awarded by the Gdańsk City Council. The justification for its award was the construction of Olivia Centre, which attracts numerous domestic and foreign investors and is a modern and innovative showcase of Gdańsk – adds Maciej Grabski.
The investment transparency of the Tonsa Group is also confirmed by the listing of bonds issued by Olivia Fin Sp. z o.o. SKA in the alternative trading system of the Warsaw Stock Exchange – ASO Catalyst. In 2024, the Polish Financial Supervision Authority approved the first prospectus for a public bond issue program in the amount of PLN 150 million, which the Company has already implemented.
The report shows our initiatives over the past year, but also sums them up with the actions taken so far,” says Bogusław Wieczorek, Olivia Centre’s Board Representative. What is also important, it sets very ambitious goals for the coming months, which allows us to emphasize the importance of the course for sustainable development and responsibility. Through our activities, we want to confirm the role of a leader in the region, be an attractive space for the most demanding companies in the world and be a showcase of modern, dynamically developing Gdańsk.
In a world filled with stimuli, the apartment becomes an oasis of respite. Architects react to the current realities of social life, creating interiors devoid of flashy and burdensome chaos. A turn towards harmony, nature and peace does not have to mean a departure from luxury and comfort.
The currently dominant trends in interior design put people at the centre: their well-being, comfort and peace. Experienced architects, investors and art dealers know perfectly well what the preferences of clients and their needs are, and the interiors they design are a response to the signaled needs of their owners.
The interiors are filled with subdued colors, natural materials, and are dominated by minimalism and quiet luxury. Anna Branicka, an architect from the Design Anatomy architectural studio, emphasizes that clients are currently more inclined to focus on timeless, neutral solutions than current, quickly passing trends: In a world full of stimuli, we are looking for identity, roots, our private asylum. We offer our customers timeless solutions rooted in nature. The harmony of colors and materials is a proven way to create a space that supports regeneration, peace and everyday well-being. We use a palette of calm shades inspired by nature and earth colors. We give up strongly contrasting elements, we choose a subtle play of colors, textures and light. Matte finishes become a beautiful background for silky fabrics or elements with a clearer structure, such as wood or stone. We affect the senses in a delicate, nature-flowing way.
Design Anatomy, Leśna Sopot, apartment
Karolina Bernisz-Grabska from Design Anatomy has a similar opinion and emphasizes that creating a comfortable, soothing interior is also possible in relation to smaller, and thus also cozy places: We are slowly moving away from flashy trends, which, due to their distinct nature, quickly get boring. As interior users, we are tired of aggressive colors and forms. The chaos and rush of the world around us makes us look for an antidote, a shelter where we can rest and recharge our batteries, which is why we are increasingly choosing a calm, classic, timeless style at home. The interiors are smaller, but more cozy – they feature subdued colors, simple forms and noble materials.
The turn towards the quality of the interior, not its size, is also noticed by Joanna Małecka-Nowosielska, responsible for the development of the Ready Living brand in the Reapolis group: A few years ago, talks with investors revolved around “square footage” and “finishing standard”. Today, customers talk about lifestyle, emotions and the experience of everyday life. The interior cannot be accidental. It must match your personality and the rhythm of the day, make it easier to function, give you a sense of breath and security. In projects such as STO10 Chylońska, we focused on elegant, calm minimalism: bright colors, soft lighting, integrated greenery. We want the space to be both aesthetic and resistant to everyday use. Not a hotel – but a very human one. Heat. Neutral, but with character.
Therefore, these interiors do not have to be boring. An interesting proposition, going a step further in subdued design, is “color drenching”, i.e. immersing interiors in one color, which becomes the basis for all the elements that fill them – walls, ceiling, accessories and furniture: There is no monotony here – says Anna Branicka from Design Anatomy . We experiment with shades and intensity of color. Based on a single color base, we are more likely to reach for finishes with various textures, fabrics with expressive weaves, without fear of overloading even in small spaces. Such interiors are coherent, have a unique depth and have a strong impact on the senses. By using color drenching, we can afford to take more bold actions. The key is to choose a leading color that will suit the character of the user and his current needs. Delicate beiges will immerse us in peace and harmony. If we are looking for relaxation, a sense of security, relaxation and joy, green will be the perfect choice. Navy blue, on the other hand, is elegant and stabilizing, and the deep dark shade of the panty gently energizes and gives the interior an interesting, stimulating accent. We have used these 3 proposals in the OLIVIA PULSEinvestment – an apartment building being built at Olivia Centre in Gdańsk. Apartment buyers have ready-made solutions at their disposal, responding to current trends, but also allowing them to adjust the interior to their individual preferences.
Projekt Design Anatomy, Olivia Puls, salol Vital
Interior design is designed to respond to the needs of future residents, and not to fit into current trends, allowing the apartment owner to emphasize the knowledge of current fashion. As Joanna Małecka-Nowosielska emphasizes, what counts in design are emotions and human well-being: Design has taken responsibility for the well-being of the people who use the interior. The interior is to support the well-being of the residents – in everyday life, in rest, in relationships. We still like the “wow factor”, but as the icing on the cake of interiors that are comfortable, sustainable and durable for us. If we were to talk about the most important trend – we would say this: good finish = well-being. And investments such as STO10 Chylońska show that even without extravagance, it is possible to create interiors that are really valuable – visually, functionally and emotionally.
Attention to quality and class has also been applied to the boutique Leśna investment, which is already being built in Sopot. In the common areas of the estate, high-quality natural materials have been designed to ensure durability and comfort of use. The entrance areas, corridors and staircases will be filled with dark brown wooden panels, complemented by steel accents, designer lighting and artisanal details such as metal railings and wooden handrails, creating an elegant and modern space. The idea guiding us when designing the common zones was to refer to the details of the interiors of Sopot tenement houses and their implementation through the means of contemporary design – emphasizes Anna Branicka from Design Anatomy, responsible in this case for the design of the common parts of the investment. We have combined the classic with the modern, focusing on detail. The key motif is a wooden totem in the central part of the staircase, which is a contemporary interpretation of historical forms. Ceramic accents in the balustrades and handrails subtly blend in with the cladding of the door portals made of glazed tiles. We decided on hybrid floors with a layer of wood, which are durable, elegant and pleasant to look at. Delicate slats embedded in wooden cladding and steel finishes of the elevator portals have been designed individually in a unique color and form. This project is a story about the search for a relationship with the unique context of the place – adds Anna Branicka.
Design Anatomy project, Leśna Sopot, common area
Comfort does not mean giving up responsibility
The second direction that is increasingly signaled by customers is ecology. The comfort of buyers is also related to responsibility for the environment and the belief that a comfortable life does not mean a negative impact on the environment. As Karolina Bernisz-Grabska notes, ecology is also related to high-quality materials: The growing environmental awareness also has a great impact on the designed interiors. We give up “disposable” materials in favor of durable and good quality ones. We also introduce technical innovations more carefully – we are not guided by a temporary fashion, but by a practical factor, thanks to which we better adapt them to our own expectations and use them longer, which also has an impact on the environment. We pay less attention to what is trendy, in favor of what we like, what we feel good in.
Reapolis customers also emphasize the importance of responsibility and ecology during their purchasing decisions. As Joanna Małecka-Nowosielska notes, currently one of the most frequently raised topics raised by customers is ecology: Energy saving, waste segregation, greenery, natural materials – this is an important trend resulting from formal requirements and economics, but also from our beliefs about the legitimacy of using such solutions. People are looking for contact with nature: If they don’t have access to a private garden, they ask for a terrace or even a balcony. Greenery in common areas is also important, the view from the window – preferably on the trees and soothing nature.
Arts, craftsmanship and individualism
Among the expectations of real estate buyers, there is also an increasing need for an individual character of the interior, which will emphasize the personality of its owner. Premium customers value unconventional, unique solutions and focus on individualism and originality ,” says Anna Branicka. For this reason, they increasingly value works of art, natural or raw materials and the creations of artisans, whose works give interiors a truly original character. An architect must not only have product knowledge, but also a number of partners in the arts and crafts in order to be able to respond to the demand for genuinely individual interiors. It is very important to recognize the client’s needs in terms of their personal preferences, passions and style in order to be able to offer one-of-a-kind solutions.
Izabela Jakul, co-owner of the Istota art gallery in Gdynia, when asked what are the current trends in art, invariably answers in the same way: “It doesn’t matter.” Above all, the work should be liked by the person who looks at it every day. Of course, it must match the interior, but a person, not a house or apartment. If these two conditions are met, i.e. I buy what makes me happy and what allows me to express myself, then a valuable object (painting, sculpture, artistic fabric) will cope anywhere, in any space. Sometimes it will be a complement, sometimes a contrasting accent, sometimes it will steal all the attention in the interior. If the owner accepts it – everything is fine. It is important to choose from good art (which is not at all the same as expensive), but also to focus on individualism. Our gallery offers a private view formula – you can make an appointment outside of opening hours and ask to show objects from a specific group: a specific artist, only red paintings, only abstractions or landscapes, or finally everything up to a certain amount. Then you can look and watch in peace until you feel this unique delight. Because emotions are the most important thing in art and no fashion can change that.
The crisis on the office market is changed by all cases. Currently, individual new office investments are being carried out. For the best, this can be a business opportunity and there are many indications that the largest Polish business center can make good use of its time.
The first six months of 2025 meant 10 lease agreements with new clients for Olivia Centre, and the total area of newly signed and renewed contracts amounts to 22 thousand. m.kw. Surface. New residents include companies such as HedgeServ, DHL Global Forwarding and worldbox. The new premises also mean new opportunities for residents: a new canteen, a bank and a medical facility have appeared. The first half of the year in Olivia Centre also saw the opening of offices of new tenants who signed contracts last year. These included Adar, Archer Poland, Capgemini, HK Finance and mBank. Importantly, among the signed agreements there was also a transaction for the largest office space in the Tri-City this year – the confidential office lease extension agreement covered a total of 14,000 employees. sq.m.
Olivia is very much using the flight-to-quality trend, in which companies change their offices to smaller, but better ones – “from bigger to better” – says Maciej Kotarski, director at Olivia Centre. As a result of remote and hybrid work, the average size of space in a lease agreement in Poland has decreased by approx. 20%, and thanks to the reduction in office space and costs, companies can afford the best offices. As a result, this year we gained 10 new residents, and since 2020 a total of over 70 new residents, who have occupied a total of over 45,000 m2 of offices and services in Olivia. This makes our community richer, more diverse, and more dynamic – these are unexpected but very positive side effects of remote and hybrid work.
Olivia continues to develop intensively and expands with residential buildings. Olivia Pulse, which won the main prize in the Baltic Real Estate competition as Future Project in the last six months, is under construction. At the same time, Olivia Home, the company responsible for the implementation of this and other investments in the residential segment, won the main prize as a Residential Developer.
Olivia also continues its development towards a multifunctional centre, open to the residents of the Tri-City and tourists. The Arco by Paco Perez restaurant was the only restaurant in northern Poland to be awarded a Michelin star, and this year it received it for the second time. Treinta y Tres retained the Bib Gourmand distinction. We want to continue our development towards a fully multifunctional, open centre, where everyone will find something for themselves – says Bogusław Wieczorek, the representative of the management board of Olivia Centre. The functions we offer in our area are of great importance in creating a friendly space. It is very popular among children, young people and their parents are happy with Olivia Garden, or PIXEL XL, which attracts guests from all over the region. Business and lovers of sophisticated cuisine flock to the prestigious restaurants on the 33rd floor of Olivia Star, and the observation deck on the 32nd floor is invariably popular both during the day and in the evenings, when concerts, discos or other themed events are organized here.
Maciej Kotarski also adds new initiatives that affect better social relations in Olivia: This season also saw the appearance of new attractions for residents: two outdoor beach volleyball courts, an outdoor pool table and a stall with seasonal fruit. All these points are very popular . We will certainly follow this path also in the coming months and years, and it is worth emphasizing that the new initiatives are also accompanied by those that we have been continuing for years: the Olivia Yacht Club, initiatives promoting safety such as Safety Day, honorary blood donation, integration events as part of the Summer on the Patio series, awards for residents and interesting personalities Olivia Prize – adds Maciej Kotarski.
