A new public space around Varso Place
As we develop Varso Place, we are also changing its surroundings. A nearly 200-metre stretch of ul. Chmielna in central Warsaw will have a more presentable look. The neighbourhood will now be greener and substantially more walkable.
HB Reavis is about to complete the renovation of ul. Chmielna, where it built a brand new pedestrian crossing on the axis of the entrance to the entire complex, which will connect the pedestrian route up to ul. Złota. The company marked out dedicated parking spaces preventing pavement parking and made sure to eliminate architectural barriers. The pavements have been resurfaced and widened, new street lamps and signage installed and comfortable benches and bicycle stands set up.
"During the resurfacing of the street, we uncovered partly preserved pre-war paving stones, which we used in consultation with the city district council to resurface the parking bays in order to highlight the character of ul. Chmielna. We also used uncovered pre-war kerbs for the reconstruction" – commented Marcin Chruśliński, Development Manager at HB Reavis Poland.
The ground floors of the buildings will be fully available to residents and passers-by. Shop windows and entrances to bars and restaurants are directly accessible from the street. Pavement cafés will appear on wide pavements partly lined with natural wood planks, right next to the buildings' arcades.
Development ManagerWe have already planted about 80 mature trees up to 10 metres high.
In front of Varso Place, passers-by will find shade under the crowns of hornbeam trees and pin oaks. Small-leaved lime trees appeared on the other side of the road, and we planted a row of cherry trees along the internal road
added Marcin Chruśliński.
The street is being reconstructed in consultation with the Municipal Roads Authority.
After we complete Varso Tower, we will also open a new exit from the tunnel of the Warsaw Central Station including a disabled access lift. There will also be an escalator from the public part of the building’s ground floor.
Varso Place construction progress
The first building has already been put to use. Tenants of Varso 1 are currently going through finishing works and will move into their new offices in upcoming months. The second building - closer to Żelazna street – is undergoing finishing works and installations' tests. It is scheduled to be completed in May. Construction of Varso Tower rises 190 metres high. The tower will reach full height in Autumn and become ready for further finishing and interior works.