Local leaders team up to build DOKI in Gdańsk district of Młode Miasto

30 kwietnia 2020

Euro Styl, part of Grupa Dom Development (Poland’s largest residential property developer), has sold over 1.3 ha of its lot in Młode Miasto, designated for office buildings. The buyer, Torus, is a commercial real estate development specialist. These two local, leading developers have teamed up to build DOKI (Polish for ‘the Docks’) – a multi-purpose investment project. Młode Miasto, a historical and chic district of Gdańsk, will see approx. 1,100 apartments and retail spaces, as well as 37,000 sq. m of office space (in the first stage of development).

‘In order to find a partner with specialist commercial investment experience, we sent out an invitation to tender. We wanted a solid, experienced company we could trust and one that could guarantee us the right quality of office space. Torus is one of the leaders in the office market that values timeless architectural presentation, which is something we too respect. We also wanted a promise that the office buildings would be constructed at the same time as our residential buildings, thanks to which DOKI are sure to quickly come to life and function at full capacity. I also believe entrusting the management of this key urban area to local companies that understand its nature will be of great value to Gdańsk.’

Michał Konopka, Euro Styl President and Dom Development board member

‘During the last decade we have concentrated our efforts in Gdańsk Oliwa, contributing to the new, business character of the suburb. Still, the Tricity area is in need of new business centres. We still believe the best locations for this type of services lie along the main transport routes. Młode Miasto, the downtown part of Gdańsk, is a location with great potential – a former industrial zone with a new purpose and modern, urban development, demanding a quality architectural style to match its legacy. Though today we are all facing challenges of a different kind, we must think about the future and that future will belong to places like Młode Miasto. This will be our primary project in Gdańsk over the next few years. We intend to implement the highest standard of office buildings we have delivered in Oliwa. I am grateful for the trust placed in us by Euro Styl. I am certain this ‘business duo’ of local developers will soon help create a new, important place in Tricity and in the country.’

’ Sławomir Gajewski, Torus President of the Board

Młode Miasto - your time has come!

Euro Styl purchased the approx. 7-hectare lot in Młode Miasto in Q1 2019. At that time, the company had announced that, in the subsequent years, it would develop the former shipyard area, in close proximity to the European Solidarity Centre, into a mixed residential and office area, in collaboration with a partner company. It would also renovate the historical former hull assembly plant building, transforming it into the retail and services hub of the investment project. The area is surrounded by the most valuable buildings and sites associated with the beginnings of the ‘Solidarity’ movement. The proximity of historical relics like cranes, assembly facilities and launch ramps places unique demands on the architects working on the project. Thanks to the involvement of the renowned Dr Wojciech Targowski of the Gdańsk University of Technology (the architect behind the European Solidarity Centre), the two developers have been able to conceive an optimal framework for the utilisation of this area. The location and character of the planned development will serve as a catalyst for the nascent district of Młode Miasto.

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DOKI Living – a unique place to live

The residential section of the investment will be developed in multiple stages. The buildings will be of different height (up to eight storeys) and with underground parking. The apartments on offer will range from one to five rooms, with an area up to 128 sq. m. The ground floor will contain space for retail services, including eateries. The buildings will feature flat roofs above the car park and retail areas, with green areas accessible to DOKI residents: private backyards, common recreational areas and children’s playgrounds. The dominating design will mirror that of the different quarters in Gdańsk city centre. The ceramic façade will pay tribute to the brick look of the shipyard. The roofing panels, painted in the colours imitating freight containers, together with large glazed surfaces with noticeable bars, will reflect the industrial feel of the location. In addition, the project will include road and power infrastructure, together with minor landscaping and green areas. The buildings and traffic ways will offer numerous parking spaces for bicycles. The commissioning of the first stage of the investment is planned for 2023.

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DOKI Office – love thy neighbour

The first stage of the office section of the investment project, DOKI Office, will comprise two buildings on each side of the new Kadłubowców street, right next to the European Solidarity Centre and the famous BHP hall. The first building (building A) will be five storeys and the second (building B) – seven storeys, both sharing underground parking for 289 cars and for bicycles. More bicycle spaces will be located outside. Each building will also contain changing rooms for bicycle users. DOKI Office will offer a total of 37,000 sq. m of Gross Leasable Area for offices and retail services. The ground floor of one of the buildings will house a restaurant with an indoor courtyard/beer garden. The project will be designed by Warsaw-based architect firm, APA Wojciechowski Architekci. The buildings will be certified in the LEED system, which has been the standard for all office buildings developed by Torus. LEED is a guarantee of the highest quality standards and environmental benchmarks, as well as high-level energy efficiency and the use of people-friendly and environmentally friendly construction materials. The two buildings will be erected concurrently. Construction is due to begin in the second half of the year, with commissioning planned for Q4 2022/Q1 2023.