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Design needs art

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Interior design is often the art of increasing the value of real estate. Where most people only see concrete and walls, architects and interior designers see a wide range of possibilities and often transform them into true works of art. And more and more often, the works of art themselves are used to emphasize the class of the interior and the unique style of their owners.

 

Everyone who has sold an apartment knows that unique design has an impact on the value of real estate. Well-chosen accessories carry the value of the property when it is sold, which perfectly confirms that good design builds emotions and affects the perception of the interior, so it is worth asking ourselves how we can take care of the space in which we live every day, in order not only to take care of the value of the property, but also to our own well-being. Building the right mood, shaping emotions, creating interesting, sometimes even delightful interiors is the art of pulling out what is invisible at first glance, and interior designers know how to use it in such a way as to affect the quality of our lives.

 

“A well-designed interior can also be an art,” says Karolina Bernisz-Grabska, designer at
Design Anatomy
. – The right location and arrangement of rooms affects our mood. Taking care of the use of light, materials or our individual needs makes interiors an art in themselves. Beautiful and unique. A continuation of what is outside, but also a reflection of our individual preferences. It can also take care of our sensations and support well-being.

 

Design gives character

 

A well-designed interior under the supervision of a designer can take on a completely different character, but the value of the apartment, in addition to a great design, is also evidenced by the accessories and details that give the interior this final style.

 

– Customers of the premium segment do not value templated, duplicated solutions, but focus on individuality, uniqueness, originality, which is why they increasingly value works of art, natural or raw materials and products of craftsmen, whose works give interiors a truly original character – adds Anna Branicka, Leading Architect at
Design Anatomy
. – An architect must therefore not only stand out in terms of product knowledge, but also have a number of co-operators in the artistic and craft community 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 personal preferences, passion and style, in order to be able to propose one-of-a-kind solutions that allow you to reflect the client’s features in the interior. In interior design, we also focus on harmony between design and nature, which is synonymous with peace, an oasis for body and spirit, luxury. Sensory experience and return to nature are increasingly becoming a philosophy of life, which is why we are happy to introduce greenery, wood, organic materials, stone, metal, water and fire into the arrangement. We use subdued wall finishes, such as natural plasters, ceramic tiles or noble fabrics.

 

Art allows you to distinguish and emphasize class

 

Karolina Bernisz-Grabska adds that works of art are a perfect complement to design.

 

– They can be the perfect backdrop for design and décor. Here we probably no longer have any doubts that for tens, if not hundreds of years, even the utility objects that surround us in interiors have been real works of art. Original, Ludwik chairs are a great investment of capital. Who would have thought that not so long ago, because during the times of the People’s Republic of Poland, a very popular armchair model 366 by Józef Chierowski would be created, which after years would gain the name of a cult one. This common piece of furniture, standing in every second Polish small apartment in a block of flats made of large slabs, usually evoked mixed feelings and, due to its widespread occurrence, played a rather obvious element of interior design and an exclusively utilitarian role. Now it fetches high prices on auction portals and is an object of desire. This, as well as other furniture from that period, we learned to appreciate only after some time and only after years did they become art admired in museums. – says Bernisz-Grabska.

 

The benefits associated with the use of works of art in design cannot be overestimated. It is, among other things, an excellent investment. Not only capital, increasing the value of real estate, but also an investment in oneself and one’s own well-being, because art increases the pleasure of communing with it in the place of life. As Izabela Jakul, co-owner of the Istota Gallery in Gdynia, emphasizes, works of art provide a unique value.

 

– Art has a unique ability to transform space. Can create a narrative; It tells a story about the people who live in a given place, about their passions, travels or dreams. One small painting can completely change the energy of the interior, sometimes due to color, sometimes to the subject. An entire room can be organized around the sculpture. It happens more and more often that the starting point in an interior design is an artistic object – it is the furniture or other decorations that are supposed to fit into it, because it is the dominant feature. Art is an investment that goes beyond pure profit. It is primarily an investment in the quality of life, in the beauty that we look at every day. It is thanks to it that we create a home. A place where we feel fully ourselves. – says Yakul.

 

In design, the premium segment is governed by its own rules: it is the one that reacts to trends the fastest, senses them, searches for uniqueness and responds to the need for contact with a unique, unique interior. The mix of art and design therefore seems natural, even if, as a rule, these two fields are placed at two different poles, condescendingly treating design as something on a lower level than art. As Karolina Bernisz-Grabska emphasizes, there are also boundaries between architecture and design and art: Proponents of the definition that architecture and interiors are not art set clear boundaries between them. Art is supposed to nourish our senses, stimulate emotions, look inside ourselves, calm down. It is to be the voice of the generation, a cultural identity, one of a kind. Sometimes it is controversial and avant-garde – it crosses borders, sets new directions. And art and design are supposed to be something purely utilitarian, practical, universal. Functionality over aesthetics. Repeatable and accessible. The same applies to the architecture and interior component, i.e. design. However, is it really so? We love to walk through the atmospheric streets of Paris full of Art Nouveau gems, Barcelona with Gaudí’s buildings, Gdynia with buildings in the only, in its own style, “Gdynia modernism”. We admire the proportions of the body, the details of the façade, the joinery of the windows and doors. No matter how you look, we feed our senses, we learn the history of the place. We like some of them very much, others we even reject. Therefore, they affect us exactly like painting or sculpture.

 

 

 

A new Gdańsk Resident’s Card service point opened in Olivia Prime

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

In the newest building of Olivia Centre, a new service point for residents has been launched, intended for users of the Gdańsk Resident’s Card. This is where Gdańsk residents can complete all the formalities related to the program addressed to people living, studying, paying taxes or doing business in Gdańsk.

 

The Gdańsk Resident’s Card is a modern tool that has been making it easier for residents to use city services since 2017, offering free admission tickets and discounts, as well as access to events and other benefits at the best prices. Currently, it is already used by 360 thousand. Residents. Users have at their disposal events and cultural, museum and sports facilities, special Gdańsk menu packages in restaurants, discounts on purchases and service orders in Gdańsk enterprises. For all those who like to spend time in Gdańsk, it allows you to discover as many as 32 city attractions. And it’s completely free of charge ! It allows free admission once a year m.in to the zoo, the Amber Museum, the Hevelianum, the ice rink, the swimming pools of the Gdańsk Sports Center and many other places. In addition, additional discounts are granted in as many as 200 establishments throughout the city.

 

The Resident’s Card allows children and young people to use public transport free of charge, while ZTM allows people who buy paid personal season tickets to travel free of charge on SKM/PKM/POLREGIO trains in Gdańsk. Seniors are the first to receive news about interesting events and programs designed especially for them.

 

In addition, thanks to the I Am from Gdańsk application, users can pay local taxes, exchange information with their neighbours via the VILEO messenger, take part in special point competitions, borrow books from the Voivodeship and Municipal Public Libraries and vote for the Civic Budget projects.

 

The resident service point opened in Olivia Centre is the second facility of its kind in Gdańsk. It is also another public institution available in this largest Polish business center, after Invest Pomerania and the Gdańsk Talent Development Centre. Apart from them, residents can also find service points for Energa customers, numerous banks, a fitness center, and importantly, there are parking lots available on site that allow free parking for up to 30 minutes. The proximity of bus, tram and SKM railway stops is also important for residents.

 

Olivia, through the functions we offer to residents and tourists, is part of the developing Gdańsk, and the policy we implement to introduce as many services as possible to the center, which are used by residents and tourists, allows literally each of them to feel at home in Olivia – says Bogusław Wieczorek, Olivia Centre’s Board Representative. The observation deck on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star is the best place to start exploring Gdańsk, because from here, as if in the palm of your hand, you can see the whole city: from the tower of St. Mary’s Church, through shipyard cranes, the Gdańsk Stadium, the Bay of Gdańsk to the monuments of Oliwa with the cathedral, park and the majestic Tri-City Landscape Park. Several hundred events take place here every year, including concerts by stars of the Polish music scene, theater performances or meetings of culinary art lovers at the Michelin-honored restaurants Arco by Paco Perez and Treinta y Tres. Since this year, we have a center for multimedia family entertainment, and our offer is complemented by a fitness center, a medical center, numerous cafes, bistros and restaurants. We hope that the Residents’ Service Center and the Gdańsk Residents’ Benefits Program will allow us to welcome many residents who have not had the opportunity to visit us so far, and thanks to this, we will become a popular and popular place to spend time for even more Gdańsk residents.

 

 

Fig. Michał Wesołek | @WerbrandUnicorns

 

Olivia Centre’s Fourth Sustainability Report

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

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 that Olivia 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 runs Design 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.

 

 

The full report is available at:

 

ESG – nasza odpowiedzialność

Olivia Centre has been supporting local initiatives for 6 years

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

Olivia Centre, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz and Przemysław Skokowski, councillor of the Przymorze Małe district, invite all interested parties to apply for funds from the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget – a local programme to support initiatives developing Oliwia and its residents.

 

This year is the 6th edition of the initiative, which since 2020 has aimed to support projects important to residents. Initiatives are submitted by them, as well as by charities and non-governmental organizations. This year’s pool of funds from the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget amounts to PLN 24 thousand and was funded by the Olivia Centre business centre, Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, an entrepreneur, activist and culture lover from Oliwa, and Przemysław Skokowski, a councillor of the Przymorze Małe district. Together, they funded funds that can be applied for until 14 September this year.

 

The history of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget dates back to 2020, when a platform was created to support local initiatives aimed at the development of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe – two districts of Gdańsk, located directly at the Olivia Centre, and whose residents most often work in Olivia. 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, Olivia Centre’s Board Representative. As the largest business center in Poland, we support the development of Gdańsk and Pomerania, offering jobs and contributing to many investments that permanently change the economic face of the region and Polish, but the micro-community, of which we are a part on a daily basis, is also important to us. We want to support the organization of extracurricular activities, activation workshops addressed to seniors and people in need, but also 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 do not provide such a possibility or it is necessary to supplement them. We are glad that in this way we can contribute to improving the quality of life and be good neighbors for our local community.

 

From the very beginning, the initiative has been supported by Andrzej Stelmasiewicz, a local entrepreneur, cultural activist and long-time Gdańsk councillor. The Oliwa Neighborhood Budget, which includes two districts: Oliwa and Przymorze Małe, i.e. the former Oliwa za Torami, is a model to be followed by entrepreneurs from other districts. I dream of such initiatives appearing in other Gdańsk districts, and we have as many as 35 of them. I am glad that our Oliwa budget is developing, but I encourage other entrepreneurs from Oliwa and Przymorze Małe to join this great initiative – emphasizes Andrzej Stelmasiewicz.

 

Since 2024, Przemysław Skokowski, Councillor of the Przymorze Małe district, also a Gdańsk entrepreneur, has also joined the activities of the Oliwa Budget: As one of the donors of the Oliwa Neighborhood Budget, I have a simple motivation: to give back a part of what I receive from our community. In the sixth edition, there is PLN 24 thousand in the pool, and the residents of Oliwa and Przymorze Małe can submit their ideas until September 14 in a very simple and very simplified path of awarding funds to receive them if the jury likes the idea. I keep my fingers crossed for projects that connect neighbors and leave a lasting mark on the community. In previous years, we have seen how great initiatives work – from ceramic workshops, through floorball tournaments for children, to field games that reveal the history of Oliwa. As a resident of Przymorze Małe and the Chairman of the District Council, I hope that this year there will also be initiatives from our district and I will strongly support their implementation.

 

Projects can be submitted via the form available on the OBS website. The selection of co-financed projects is decided by a jury consisting of District Councillors, city activists, representatives of public institutions and one representative of the Olivia Centre. The winners are chosen through democratic voting, in which each vote has equal weight.

 

MyOlivia App: Bike Lockers

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Why should you have the MyOlivia app? Because with it you can do more. If you work in one of the Olivia Centre companies and you have been granted Resident status, you will benefit from many attractive options, in which below.

 

Option BIKE LOCKERS

 

In order for those who come to work by bike to live and work better, they can rent a bicycle locker in the garage hall via the MyOlivia application.How to do it? The most important thing is to see this option in the MyOlivia application at all, you need to have a confirmed Resident status.

 

  • Download My Olivia from the App Store or Google Play (if you don’t already have it).
  • Click on the BIKE icon (bicycle lockers) in the application.
  • Go through everything STEP BY STEP.

 

 

What are your options?

  • a cabinet in the garage hall,
  • a cabinet in the garage hall (with access to the shower),
  • locker in the bicycle locker room (with access to the shower).

 

How long can you rent a bike locker for?

  • 90 days
  • 180 days
  • 360 days

 

How much does it cost?

  • A cabinet in the garage hall – 30 PLN – 90 days/ 60 PLN – 180 days/ 120 PLN – 360 days
  • a cabinet in the garage hall, with access to a shower – PLN 60 – 90 days/ PLN 120 – 180 days/ PLN 240 – 360 days
  • locker in the bicycle locker room (with access to the shower) – 90 PLN – 90 days/ 180 PLN – 180 days/ 360 PLN – 360 days

 

How to do it? Step by step.

  1. You choose the building where you WANT to have a locker.
  2. You choose a service (e.g. a locker in a garage hall).
  3. You indicate how long you want to rent it for (90, 180, 360 days) and click “next”.
  4. You choosethe date you want to start using the service.
  5. You go to the summary and check if the order is correct.
  6. If you want to receive an invoice, tick the “Invoice” checkbox.
  7. You pay for everything and rent a locker.

 

You receive a confirmation of purchase with the e-mail address provided when registering in the My Olivia application.

 

We have 2 working days to complete all the formalities and contact you to issue you with the locker key and transponder. If you have any questions, you can contact us at szafki.rowerowe@oliviacentre.com

 


You can book a bicycle locker in any of Olivia’s buildings. Along with the key to the locker, we provide you with a transponder in the form of a key ring, which allows you access to the garage hall. Before entering the garage hall, place your access card (or transponder) against the reader so that the garage door opens. When entering , avoid the barrier, there is enough space on the sides.

 

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app

 

MyOlivia App: discover its features
MyOlivia app: Resident status
MyOlivia app: parking and Olivka points

 

 

 

MyOlivia app: parking lots and Olivka points

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Through the MyOlivia app, you can purchase a parking subscription, pay for a surface parking ticket, and buy a motorcycle winter storage service. You also have access to your Olivka points here, so one app is all you need to use the Natka and Natka Bistro loyalty programs.

 

Option PARKING LOTS

 

With the My Olivia app on your phone, you can:

  • pay for the collected above-ground parking ticket (option for everyone),
  • purchase a parking subscription (option only for Employees of companies from Olivia, owners of the MyOlivia application with a confirmed Resident status).

 

Option BUY SUBSCRIPTION

 

In the MyOlivia application you can buy:

 

  • subscription underground car parks (only for Residents)
  • for: 1, 2, 3, 30 days
  • price: 35, 60, 75, 399 PLN

 

  • Above-ground parking lot F at Familia Shopping Centre (only for Residents)
  • for: 30 days
  • price: 290 PLN

 

  • motorcycle winterization service (only for Residents)
  • for: 30, 120 days
  • Price: PLN 80, 300

 

Payment takes a few moments. You can also specify right away whether you need an invoice for the service.

 


Have you purchased a parking subscription? Remember our system will read the vehicle registration number you provided when buying and the barrier will open automatically. The barrier has not risen? Place your building access card on the reader at the entrance terminal!

 

 

The “Buy Subscription” option is visible only to Employees with active Resident status

 

How do I purchase a subscription?

 

  1. Download the My Olivia app from the App Store or Google Play if you don’t already have it.
  2. Register in the application using your company address. (This address allows you to confirm your Resident status, i.e. that you are an Employee of one of Olivia’s Companies. Resident status will allow you to use many of our services: free of charge or at a promotional price. Confirm your email address in your mailbox).
  3. In the app, click on the PARKING icon.
  4. Then click the BUY SUBSCRIPTION icon.
  5. Enter the registration number of the vehicle.
  6. Choose the building where you work – it’s an office building that you have access to with your card.
  7. Proceed to choose your subscription.
  8. Select the time range of the service.
  9. Pay for parking (by card, BLIK or PayU).

 

 

POBIERZ PRZEWODNIK ABONAMENT KROK PO KROKU (2022)
DOWNLOAD PARKING SUBSCRIPTION STEP BY STEP (2022)
 

OLIVKA POINTS option

 

With MyOlivia app, you have a lot of options right at your fingertips — including Olivka and the points you collect there (Olivka is our dining loyalty app covering Natka, Natka Take Away, and the Olivia Star Observation Deck).

It definitely makes life easier, because one app is all you need to access both.

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app


MyOlivia app: Resident status
MyOlivia App: discover its features

MyOlivia App: Resident Status

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Are you an employee of a company in Olivia Centre? Download the MyOlivia app, because with it you can do so much more! We have compiled useful information for you here, which is also the answer to the most frequently asked questions. Therefore… How to register in the application and obtain the status of an Olivia Centre Resident in order to have access, m.in others, to underground car park bookings, bicycle lockers or to free tickets to the Observation Deck?

 

Download the My Olivia app and get the status of a Resident

 

  • Download the My Olivia app from the App Store or Google Play.
  • Register in the application using your business address (an address in the domain of a company that is located in Olivia).

 

When registering, use your business address, which is an address in the domain of the company you work for. This is very important, because when you provide your business address during registration, you will be granted the status of Resident automatically as soon as you click on the activation link sent to you to the e-mail address provided during the registration process.

 

  • If you do not see the activation email in your inbox, first check your SPAM. It happens that this type of correspondence (registration confirmations, orders, purchases) falls into this folder.
  • Search for the activation email by the sender “My Olivia → app@oliviacentre.com”, and if you still don’t have it, write to us on aplikacja@oliviacentre.com.
  • You can also use the contact form available in the application → the “Contact us” option in your MyOlivia panel.

 

The “Contact us” option in the MyOlivia app

 

Self-activation of Resident status

  • Go to the MyOlivia app.
  • Then in your user profile, i.e. click on the human icon (upper right corner of the application).
  • Select “Activate Resident Status” and follow the guidelines.
  • Tick the appropriate box: activate the status when you have an address in the company domain (point 1 in the graphic below) or activate the status when you do not have an address in the company domain or the e-mail address provided during registration is your company address (point 2 in the graphic below).

 


Remark! When applying for the resident status in case 2 (no address in the company domain…), enter the name of the company and the building in which you work/have an office in the “I work in a company…”
window.

 

  • Resident status should be activated within 3 working days.
  • Remember to click on the activation link that will come to your e-mail address.
  • If the process of self-activation of the Resident status fails, write to: aplikacja@oliviacentre.com

Self-activation of Resident status

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app


MyOlivia app: parking lots and Olivka points
MyOlivia App: discover its features

 

 

 

MyOlivia App: discover its features

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

 

Why is it worth having the MyOlivia app? Because it lets you do more. If you work at one of the companies at Olivia Centre and have been granted Resident status, you can take advantage of many attractive options listed below.

 

With the MyOlivia app and Resident status, you can:

  • generate a free ticket to the Observation Deck
  • get access to Olivia Garden
  • reserve entry for free events at Olivia and buy tickets for paid events at a discount
  • check restaurant menus
  • read news
  • see your Olivka app points here too—one app is enough to use the loyalty programs at Natka or Natka Bistro
  • explore special Resident offers in the Extras section
  • check the results of the Olivia Football League

 

Plus, you can:

  • purchase an underground parking subscription
  • reserve a bike locker
  • buy a motorcycle winter storage service

 

 

Get to know the MyOlivia app

 

MyOlivia app: Resident status
MyOlivia app: parking and Olivka points

 

The Polish energy sector has found its new home

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The scale of investments in wind farms, nuclear energy, as well as other renewable energy sources in Pomerania is gradually causing the attention of the business community in Poland to be focused in the north of Poland. Not only the largest players in the energy industry see an opportunity for development here, but also numerous cooperators who want to be part of the processes that have already begun in this part of the country.

 

In 2025 alone, only one company, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne, is planning investments with a total value of PLN 5.5 billion. They are related to preparations for the construction of a nuclear power plant, as well as the development of wind farms in the Baltic Sea. Of course, this is only a prelude to the investments that are to be implemented in Pomerania over the next 10 years. The budget planned for the construction of the nuclear power plant is PLN 150-200 billion, and the construction of wind farms with a total capacity of 7 GW will consume another PLN 180 billion. Another energy project in Pomerania is the construction of an external, floating LNG regasification terminal. The project is already under construction, and its cost is estimated at PLN 4.5 billion. Simultaneously with the launch of these projects, it will be necessary to carry out investments in new transmission networks, energy storage facilities, rail and road roads, and the construction of other facilities for such significant energy facilities. About 10,000 people are to be involved in the construction of the nuclear power plant, which shows the scale of the project also in the social area, and due to the fact that all these activities are focused on the north of Polish, it has already started the process of moving offices and relocating staff from other regions of our country to Pomerania.

 

As experts emphasize, this process will be of great importance for many sectors of the Polish economy and brings numerous development opportunities for Pomeranian business.

 

– The energy transformation of Pomerania is becoming one of the most important impulses for the local economy, and with it the growing importance of the office market in the Tri-City as a base for companies from the energy sector and accompanying industries – says Mariusz Wiśniewski, Head of Regional Markets in the Office Department, CBRE Poland. – The dynamic development of wind farms in the Baltic Sea, the planned nuclear power plant and the expansion of transmission and road infrastructure make Gdańsk and the surrounding area a natural operational center for engineering, consulting, technology and production companies. A new trend is particularly visible: the influx of companies from Norway and the Scandinavian countries, which have extensive experience in offshore installations and the design of components for offshore wind farms.

Initiatives such as Invest Pomerania – a project coordinated by the Pomerania Development Agency, whose main task is to promote the region, support investors planning to develop their business in Pomerania, as well as connect business environments already operating in the north of the country, are of great importance for attracting investments. Local institutions have been preparing for these processes for years, developing a network of efficiently operating support facilities for investors. As emphasized by Marcin Grzegory, Deputy Director of the Agency, these investments will be of great importance for the entire economy of the country.

 

– One of the most important global projects that are currently being implemented in the country is to shift the energy heart of Poland from the traditional south, where the economy was based on coal mining, towards Pomerania, where modern energy sources will dominate. It is here that the first Polish nuclear power plant will be built, the operation of which will be supported by a powerful network of offshore wind farms. In the near future, a new floating pier, which is being built as part of the Port of Gdansk’s investment, will also be operational, handling traditional liquid fuels. Another extremely interesting trend is the increasing number of engineering projects on the border of services and production, such as Siemens-Gamesa, Archer or Thyssenkrupp, assuming the use of laboratories on a par with offices. In the future, these may also be factories, assembly plants or test infrastructure – emphasizes Grzegory.

 

Such significant processes cannot escape the attention of a group of energy-related companies that have already started their expansion into Pomerania.

 

“Gdańsk and Gdynia are home to both specialized contractors (marine engineering) and manufacturers of tower components, turbines and anchoring systems ,” says Mariusz Wiśniewski. – They are looking for high-end offices, flexible, well-connected and ready to move in for the needs of project teams working in a hybrid mode. We are already observing the presence of the largest players – PSE, Energa, as well as many design and construction companies and subcontractors. Large-scale office projects, such as Olivia Centre, which combine a high technical standard with access to coworking and project zones, are gaining in attractiveness in this context.

 

This trend is also confirmed by Bogusław Wieczorek, the representative of the management board of Olivia Centre in Gdańsk, which, as the largest business hub in Poland, has been noticing the increased interest of companies from the energy sector in renting office space for a long time: The strategic change that is taking place in Poland in the field of energy is not without impact on the general economic situation in Pomerania. For a long time, we have been noticing an increased interest in high-class office space by companies from the energy, construction, research and development sectors, whose leading area of interest are investments in the energy sector carried out in our region. Entities such as Energa and thyssenkrupp have recently been joined by Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne, Polskie Elektrownie Jądrowe and a number of companies that rent offices with us and in our O4 coworking space, organize business meetings or take part in conferences that take place in our spaces. As a result, a new business hub for the energy-related industry is being created in Olivia, supplementing our ecosystem with industries that engage in investments of strategic importance for our economy, unprecedented in the history of Poland. We believe that this process will continue along with the development of these investments and gradually other entities interested in close cooperation and participation in these projects will also find their place in our country. The scale of the challenges covers the time horizon of the next 10-12 years, so our business center has a chance to really benefit from the transfer of the center of the Polish economy to Pomerania.

 

These processes will benefit not only the Gdańsk business centre, but also entrepreneurs in smaller cities. Słupsk also sees great opportunities, where the foundations for the development of the local BSS sector, research and development centers and highly developed technologies are already being prepared. Lębork and Wejherowo will also certainly benefit from the investments, as well as smaller towns such as Choczewo, which will grow to the scale of a small city due to the construction of the power plant.

An office that appeals to the senses. Take part in the survey of the Gdańsk University of Technology!

Posted on by Katarzyna Halicka

The modern work environment is undergoing dynamic changes – more and more employers consciously shape their office spaces to support the efficiency and creativity of employees or help them in teamworking. Modern offices take into account the diverse needs of users, offering shared and individual work zones, taking care of places for relaxation, regeneration, and even… a short, comforting nap. In many companies, flexible spaces that can be easily and quickly adapted to changing needs, focused work rooms, rooms dedicated to team brainstorming, play zones, spacious kitchens and dining rooms, or properly soundproofed phone booths are a standard in many companies.

Space design and well-being

 

Research clearly shows that the arrangement of office and residential spaces has a significant impact on our well-being, mental health, and efficiency. Appropriate lighting, the use of natural materials, taking into account the principles of neuroaesthetics; All of this helps to create an environment conducive to well-being. Biophilia, for example, plays an increasingly important role in design, including the concept of “Biophilic Dopamine”, emphasizing the relationship between man and nature and helping to create spaces that have a positive impact on our senses.

 

At Olivia Centre, we attach great importance to creating work environments that not only meet functional requirements, but also really support wellbeing. It is no coincidence that we cooperate with the Design Anatomy studio, which has been creating creative and functional interiors for years, corresponding to the latest trends, such as the already mentioned biophilic design or sustainable use of materials. Light plays a significant role in DA projects, as it is one of the most important factors shaping the quality of space. The studio also takes exceptional care of the acoustic comfort of the rooms.

 

By creating spaces that meet the needs of their users, Design Anatomy is based not only on conclusions resulting from the observation of changing work models, but also those from research. The relationships between the work environment and efficiency, mental well-being, well-being and creativity are analyzed, among m.in other things. This allows designers to tailor solutions to the real needs of the organization and their team members. As a result, offices designed by Design Anatomy gain recognition from the industry and are repeatedly awarded for consistent aesthetics, functionality and understanding of the real needs of users.

 

  • European Property Awards 2024 – Best Office Interior award for the Just Join IT office design
  • European Property Awards 2023 – two awards for projects for LPP Contact Center and Deribit
  • CBRE Office Superstar 2019 – awards for the best office in the Tri-City for Nordea and the best recreational space for Sii Poland

 

Help change workplaces for the better. Take part in the study of a PhD student at the Gdańsk University of Technology!

We are convinced that creating space with the well-being of users in mind should be based on constantly deepened knowledge. That’s why we support research that helps us better understand how the work environment affects our concentration, health, well-being and relationships. We cooperate with universities, including the Faculty of Architecture of the Gdańsk University of Technology.

 

This time we encourage you toabout participation in an anonymous survey on the research carried out by Joanna Francuzik, a PhD student at Gdańsk Tech, whose scientific interests focus on shaping the working environment in office spaces, with particular emphasis on the role of lighting, ergonomics and spatial layout. The aim of the study is to analyse the impact of natural and artificial lighting and space organisation on the daily functioning of employees. The data collected will be used to develop specific design recommendations to support the creation of more functional, healthy and friendly workplaces.

 

 


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Importance of results

The results of the study will allow for a better understanding of the needs of office users and indicate specific factors affecting comfort, professional satisfaction and general well-being. This knowledge will be used in the design and modernization of space at Olivia Centre – so as to better support everyday work, regeneration and social interactions.

A few office design trends in Design Anatomy

 

▪☑︎ Biophilic design – focus on nature

Contact with nature improves concentration, reduces stress and has a positive effect on mental health. In this spirit, m.in was designed. Olivia Garden.

 

▪︎ Light – a factor of mood and efficiency

Proper lighting improves concentration, supports the circadian rhythm and affects the mood. Check more…

 

▪☑︎ Neurodiversity – a space for every style of work

Contemporary teams are cognitively diverse. When designing offices, Design Anatomy takes into account different ways of receiving stimuli and the need for individualization. It introduces, for example, quiet work zones, video call booths, and designs focus and regeneration areas, which increases comfort and supports inclusivity.

 

▪☑︎ Less waste and sustainability

Ecological materials, recycled equipment, modularity and the possibility of easy rearrangement – these are the standard in projects carried out in Olivia Centre today. Offices designed by Design Anatomy – m.in. for Sii Poland (rearrangement 2023-2024) or Viterra – use, for example, PET panels, recycled fabrics, and even elements made of metal scraps and cable trays. It is a responsible and aesthetic design.

 

▪︎ Flex spaces

Hybrid work, project teams, changing everyday needs – flexibility is the key today. Therefore, it is worth designing spaces that can be easily rearranged, adapted to meetings, individual work or joint brainstorming. Thanks to this, the office is alive and responds to the rhythm of the organization.

 

▪☑︎ Wellness and mindfulness zones

The well-being of employees can be supported not only by ergonomics, but also by creating places of relaxation and regeneration. Green terraces, stretching zones, indoor gardens – these are spaces that allow you to breathe and reset.

 

▪︎ Ergonomics and personalization of the workstation

Adjustable desks, ergonomic chairs, the ability to change the working position, individual lighting – all this has a real impact on the health and comfort of employees.

 

See Design Anatomy’s office projects