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Karimpol Polska has signed a lease agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb, one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies. The new tenant will occupy office space in Skyliner II. With this transaction, the second tower has reached nearly 70% occupancy.

“Our Warsaw office will support the company mission to discover, develop and deliver innovative medicines. Poland offers a highly skilled and growing talent pool, strong scientific institutions, and an environment conducive to cutting-edge research,” said Antoni Żarski, General Manager, Bristol Myers Squibb.

“Signing this lease with Bristol Myers Squibb marks another important milestone in the commercialization of Skyliner II. The confidence that successive international organizations place in our project confirms that it meets the expectations of the most demanding occupiers. Reaching nearly 70% occupancy well before the building’s completion demonstrates the market’s strong appreciation of both the project’s location and the quality of the office space we deliver,” said Michał Orłowski, Head of Leasing and Asset Management at Karimpol Polska.

Skyliner II is the second phase of Karimpol Group’s flagship office development located at Rondo Daszyńskiego in Warsaw. Construction is progressing according to schedule, with completion planned for the end of 2026. The building will offer more than 24,000 sqm of leasable space, including over 23,000 sqm of premium office space and nearly 1,100 sqm of retail and service units on the ground floor.

The development will feature a five-level underground parking garage with 217 parking spaces, 100 bicycle parking spaces, and four levels of landscaped terraces designed by RS Architektura Krajobrazu. The architectural design was prepared by APA Wojciechowski Architekci, with WARBUD S.A. serving as the general contractor and Hill International providing project management and investor supervision.

Skyliner II is being developed in line with the highest sustainability standards. The project has been awarded a BREEAM New Construction Outstanding certification and will be powered entirely by renewable energy sources.

A traditional topping-out ceremony has taken place at the Skyliner II construction site, symbolising the achievement of the building’s target height and the completion of one of the most important stages of the project. The second tower of the complex, developed by Karimpol Polska with WARBUD SA as the main contractor, has reached a height of 130 metres. The project is now entering its final phase, which includes the completion of the façade, technical installations and interior finishes, and the building is becoming an increasingly prominent feature of the capital’s skyline.

Skyliner II, under construction at Rondo Daszyńskiego in Warsaw, will offer approximately 24,000 sq m of lettable space, including around 23,000 sq m of modern office space and nearly 1,000 sq m of retail and service space. Construction is scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of this year, with the first tenants moving in as early as the first quarter of 2027.

“Reaching the target height of Skyliner II is one of the most important moments in the realisation of any high-rise development. It is the moment when the project ceases to be a plan on paper and becomes a tangible part of the urban landscape. Today, Skyliner II is already a distinct feature of Warsaw’s skyline and contributes to the dynamically developing business centre around Rondo Daszyńskiego. For us, this moment is of particular significance also because the second tower is a natural continuation of the success of Skyliner I. From the outset, we have taken a long-term view of this project. Our aim was to create a cohesive, modern complex that responds to the changing needs of the market and the expectations of tenants. Skyliner I and Skyliner II are now the largest investment in the history of the Karimpol Group, which is why we are watching with great satisfaction as this vision becomes a reality,” says Wojciech Karczmarczyk, director of projects at Karimpol Polska.

One floor in five days

Since the start of the project, approximately 26,000 m³ of concrete mix and 3,100 tonnes of steel have been incorporated into the building’s structure. The pace of work on the above-ground section was impressive: 20 identical storeys were completed in just under 22 weeks, which equates to an average of five working days per storey.

“Reaching the target height of the structure is the result of the work of hundreds of people involved in this project. A particular challenge was maintaining a very high pace of construction whilst upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. We completed twenty repetitive storeys in just under 22 weeks, despite the need to re-anchor the tower cranes twice and periodic restrictions due to wind conditions. This result best demonstrates the commitment and experience of the entire project team. Ahead of us lies the finalisation of the façade installation, the completion of installation works and intensive finishing works on the subsequent storeys. At the same time, we are preparing to dismantle the tower cranes and the project’s gradual transition into its final phase,” says Piotr Pikuła, Skyliner II contract director at WARBUD SA.

Getting closer to the finish line

With the completion of the structural work, the construction project has moved into its next phase. The segmented glass façade has been installed up to the 22nd floor, and work is currently underway on the subsequent storeys. Installation is also underway on the steel structure above the green terraces and the gable element – the so-called ‘lantern’ crowning the building – which are distinctive architectural features of the building. Finishing works are also well advanced. On the office floors, most of the bricklaying work, the installation of drywall partitions and the laying of floors have already been completed. Tiling work is underway, as is the installation of bathroom fittings, mineral ceilings, doors and raised floors. The first finishing touches are appearing in the lift lobbies, and the installation of a decorative slatted ceiling, along with the associated services, is underway in the main lobby. Installation work is also progressing throughout the building. The installation of sanitary services has been completed in the shafts across the entire height of the building, and the distribution of sanitary, electrical and telecommunications services has already been carried out up to the 22nd floor. Eight of the ten planned lifts have been installed in the building, three of which are already in use for construction purposes. In the underground levels, the installation of resin floors has been completed, along with signage and traffic management on selected garage levels. The next visible stage of the project will be the dismantling of the first tower crane, scheduled for mid-July.

In parallel with construction progress, the commercialisation of the development is underway. To date, lease agreements have been signed by, among others, Mindspace (4,500 sq m), Squarepoint Capital (2,200 sq m) and Volkswagen Financial Services (5,500 sq m). Thanks to the latest transaction, the occupancy rate at Skyliner II has reached 50 per cent.

Skyliner II is the Karimpol Group’s tenth office building in Warsaw. It is being developed in accordance the highest standards of sustainable development. The development has been awarded a BREEAM New Construction certificate at the Outstanding level and will be powered entirely by renewable energy. On the western side of the building, in its upper sections, four-level terraces designed by RS Landscape Architecture are being constructed. Convenient access will be provided by 10 lifts. Building users will be able to use a five-level underground car park with 217 parking spaces and 100 bicycle spaces.

The architectural design of the entire complex is the responsibility of APA Wojciechowski Architekci, WARBUD SA is the main contractor for the project, and Hill International is providing project management. CBRE is responsible for the commercialisation of the building.

DXC Technology has extended its lease agreement for space in Warsaw’s Skyliner. The global IT services leader will remain in Karimpol Group’s flagship office building until 2032. The company currently occupies nearly 4,600 sq m across three floors of the building. In 2021, it moved into Skyliner alongside Luxoft, marking the start of a new phase in the integration of the two organisations.

DXC Technology, a global company listed among the Fortune 500 business giants, has decided to extend its lease at Skyliner for a further five years. The current headquarters of DXC Technology and Luxoft comprises nearly 4,600 sq m of office space, located on the 25th, 26th and 27th floors of Skyliner.

“Extending the lease is a natural step based on our experience of operating at Skyliner. From the outset, we were keen to create a working environment that meets the modern needs of our teams: flexible, comfortable and conducive to collaboration. The current space is well-suited to this model and remains a key component of our approach to organising work,” says Patryk Falkowski, Head of RE&F Poland, Real Estate and Facilities at DXC Technology.

DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC) is a leading technology and innovation partner for enterprises and public sector organisations. The company provides software, services and solutions that help organisations worldwide leverage artificial intelligence to achieve tangible results during times of rapid transformation. With deep expertise in infrastructure management services, application modernisation and industry-specific software solutions, DXC modernises, secures and supports some of the world’s most complex technology environments. The company operates in over 70 countries and serves approximately 6,000 clients in the public and private sectors. Luxoft is a digital strategy and software engineering firm founded over 25 years ago. It has been part of DXC Technology since 2019.

“We are particularly pleased when companies decide to stay with us for years to come. This is the best proof that an office today is not merely an address, but an element that supports day-to-day work, organisational development and the employee experience,” says Michał Orłowski, Head of Leasing & Asset Management at Karimpol Polska.

During the lease renegotiation process, the tenant was represented by JLL, whilst Argon Legal provided legal services on behalf of Karimpol Polska.

Karimpol Polska has signed another significant lease agreement at the Skyliner complex in Warsaw. Volkswagen Financial Services is joining the tenant mix of the second tower at Rondo Daszyńskiego in Warsaw, occupying a total of nearly 6,000 sq m of office and retail space. Thanks to this transaction, the occupancy rate of Skyliner II has reached 50%.

The new tenant will occupy 5,500 sq m of office space in Skyliner II, spanning five floors, as well as nearly 350 sq m in Skyliner I, where a customer service centre will be located on the ground floor. The lease has been signed for 10 years, with occupancy scheduled to begin in the second quarter of 2027.

Volkswagen Financial Services is a global provider of financial solutions for the Volkswagen Group brands, operating in 46 markets. The company offers comprehensive services in the areas of banking, leasing, insurance and modern mobility solutions – for both private and business customers.

“Choosing Skyliner as our new location is part of a long-term development strategy. We were looking for a place that would provide our employees with an even higher standard of workspace, access to modern infrastructure and the opportunity for the organisation’s further development. Skyliner meets these expectations, whilst allowing us to remain in the central part of Warsaw, which is well-connected and attractive to our team” – Jarosław Stepaniuk, Member of the Management Board of Volkswagen Financial Services Polska Sp. z o.o.

“We are already halfway through the commercialisation process for Skyliner II. Signing the agreement with Volkswagen Financial Services is an important step for us, all the more so as we are talking about an organisation with clearly defined needs and high standards regarding office space. This is a positive sign for us that the project meets the market’s real expectations” – Szymon Zduńczyk, Member of the Management Board and Managing Director at Karimpol Polska.

CBRE acted as tenant advisor during the negotiations. Argon Legal provided legal services to Karimpol, whilst Decisive Worldwide supported the tenant.

Squarepoint Capital – a global investment firm specialising in quantitative strategies – is already among the tenants of the second tower of the Skyliner complex, having leased approximately 2,200 sq m of office space. Mindspace – a global operator of flexible office spaces – will also be developing its third location in Poland here, occupying approximately4,500 sq m.

Skyliner II is the second phase of the development being carried out by the Karimpol Group at Daszyńskiego Roundabout in Warsaw. Construction of the skyscraper is proceeding according to schedule, with completion planned for the end of 2026. The second office building will offer over 24,000 sq m of lettable space, of which over 23,000 sq m is earmarked for offices and nearly 1,100 sq m for retail and service premises on the ground floor. On the western side of the building, four-level terraces designed by RS Architektura Krajobrazu are being constructed in the upper sections. Ten lifts will ensure convenient access. Building users will have access to a five-level underground car park with 217 parking spaces and 100 bicycle parking spaces.

The architectural design is being carried out by APA Wojciechowski Architekci, WARBUD S.A. is the main contractor for the project, and Hill International is providing project supervision. Skyliner II is being developed in accordance with the highest standards of sustainable development – the project has been awarded a BREEAM New Construction certificate at the Outstanding level and will be powered entirely by renewable energy.

Skyliner II is the second phase of the Warsaw high-rise complex owned by the Karimpol Group. The project will deliver approximately 24,000 sq. m of leasable office space. Thanks to the cooperation of the investor, architects from APA Wojciechowski Architekci, and the certification assessor JWA, the office building has been rated Outstanding under BREEAM New Construction with a score of 91.9 percent.

In support of the certification process, the JWA team prepared a preliminary assessment of the Skyliner II project and identified the BREEAM guidelines necessary for the target certification rating. The next step was to work closely with the team of architects from APA Wojciechowski Architekci and industrial designers supporting the implementation of the guidelines at the design stage. JWA produced a range of studies and analyses that confirmed the high standard of the office building and the fulfilment of high criteria including the overall life-cycle environmental impact of the building, thermal comfort, energy consumption and use of passive solutions, availability of daylight and efficient use of materials at the construction stage, combined with a life-cycle cost estimation. The next stage was to work with the general contractor Warbud S.A. on the construction process assessment and as-built assessment.

“With Skyliner I, ESG factors were a priority as we wanted the project to meet the highest environmental and social standards. Thanks to the high parameters we achieved, the office building is environmentally friendly, user-friendly, and friendly to its surroundings. As early as starting the conceptual work on the second tower, we raised the bar even higher and, thanks to cooperation with architects from APA Wojciechowski Architekci and the JWA team, we achieved the highest certification rating: Outstanding. Now, during the construction process, we are working with the general contractor Warbud S.A. to ensure that the process is as little disruptive to the environment and neighbours as possible. Just like the first tower, Skyliner II is going to be powered by renewable energy, meet the highest environmental standards, remain friendly to various user groups and, above all, thanks to the technologies used, it will be timeless,” said Szymon Zduńczyk, Management Board Member and Managing Director at Karimpol Polska.

“Certifying office buildings and confirming that they have as low an environmental impact as possible is a key part of a well-designed ESG strategy pursued by companies which build, manage, and buy office property. For us, the Skyliner II project is more than just the assessment process and the implementation of recommendations. Any building of this magnitude impacts the daily lives of the surroundings, neighbours, and employees, and we can make a contribution to ensuring that it is developed smartly with each of these groups in mind,” said Błażej Szymczyński, Principal Expert in the Sustainability Advisory team, JWA.

“Such a high certification rating for Skyliner II, an office building of this scale, has been possible thanks to the investor’s high awareness, openness, and good cooperation with the project team. From the very beginning, our goal was to achieve the highest BREEAM rating, and together we have made it happen,” said Olga Więckowska, BREEAM NC International Assessor and Sustainability Expert of the JWA Sustainability Advisory team.

Ewelina Ulanicka’s team including Olga Więckowska, Sustainability Expert and Adrian Nowiński, Sustainability Junior Specialist participated in the certification process.

Skyliner II is the second phase of the office complex at Daszyńskiego Roundabout in Warsaw, owned by the Karimpol Group. Construction of the second tower has been underway since February 2024, with completion scheduled for the end of 2026. It will be 130 metres high with 28 floors and 24,000 sq. m of leasable space. Most of the usable space (23,000 sq. m) will be offices. Retail and service units on the ground floor of the building will span nearly 1,000 sq. m. The standard area of the office floor will be approximately 1,300 sq.m. The top floors of the building will feature terrace gardens with a total area of nearly 900 sq. m.

JWA is the largest team in CEE handling certification and multi-criteria assessment of commercial and residential buildings, including BREEAM, WELL, LEED, Fitwel, SmartScore, WiredScore. JWA works for the largest real estate companies in CEE and Mexico.

Karimpol Polska is expanding its cooperation with CBRE. Starting in June 2024, CBRE’s Polish branch will be acting as the exclusive letting agent of Skyliner II office project.

CBRE is one of the largest commercial real estate consultancies in the world. It operates across all market sectors, providing comprehensive services and solutions which combine local expertise and experience with an international perspective. CBRE is known for its innovation and focuses on developing the potential of clients, experts, and partners by creating solutions which are tailored to the changing needs of the market.

“CBRE Poland is a proven partner and has supported us for years. The commitment and professionalism of the team was crucial in the leasing of the first phase of the Skyliner office project. The exclusive agreement for Skyliner II comes as a natural consequence of our positive cooperation. We are confident that the CBRE team with its expertise and experience will contribute to the success of the second tower of our Warsaw complex,” said Michał Orłowski, Director, Head of Leasing and Asset Management at Karimpol Polska.

Construction of Skyliner II began in February 2024. The second phase of the office complex at Daszyńskiego Roundabout is scheduled for completion at the end of 2026. With a height of 130 metres, 28 storeys and 24,000 sq. m of leasable space, the tower will offer office space of the highest standard. With tenants and the local community in mind, retail and service outlets on the ground floor will span a total area of nearly 1,000 sq. m. The standard office floor area will be approximately 1,300 sq. m. In addition, garden terraces with a total area of nearly 900 sq. m on the top floors will provide a peaceful green enclave in the heart of Warsaw’s Wola district with unique views of the city.

“Skyliner II fits perfectly with CBRE’s strategy to deliver innovative business solutions. We are excited to represent such a unique location. It is not only another step in the development of our company, but also proof of the trust we enjoy and our position as a leader in providing comprehensive consulting services,” said Radosław Pawlak, CBRE Polska Head of Landlord Representation.

Karimpol Polska is committed to sustainability, which is why it will apply for Outstanding BREEAM certification for Skyliner II. As with the first phase, the building is planned to be powered by renewable energy sources. The main contractor for the investment project is WARBUD S.A., and the architectural design is the responsibility of the APA Wojciechowski Architekci studio.

Key figures about the Skyliner complex by Karimpol:

• 0.8 ha – the area of the plot on which the complex is located
• 73,000 sqm – total rental space
• 4,500 sqm – publicly accessible retail and service area in the complex’s podium
• 645 parking spaces for cars in the 5-story underground parking
• 430 parking spaces for two-wheelers with full infrastructure for cyclists
• 31 high-speed elevators
• 2 entrance lobbies
• First phase tenants: Aon, Bolt, Booksy, Capital.com, Coca-Cola Poland Services, Colonnade Insurance Branch in Poland, Dom Maklerski X-Trade Brokers (XTB), DXC Technology, ENATA Bread, Falck, Greenville, Luxoft, Meet & Eat, MicroStrategy, Noble Securities, Onwelo, Process Solutions, Tarkett, Werfen, Vention, Villa Foksal, Wento, global flexible office space operator Mindspace, Xperi