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Spark C

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New Office of the Year, Poland
Spark C is the first one building of Spark complex. Spark C will receive the WELL C&S, CI and LEED Platinum certificates. Office building puts human and his needs in the spotlight and due to innovative solutions enhances user experience. Thanks to green solutions Spark C guarantees reduction of energy consumption at the minimum level 25% and water at 40% compared to local standards. Specifically filtered air, noise pollution reduction from the outside, access to greenery and beehives on the terrace – it’s all about Spark C. Spark C is the first office building integrated with mobile application and web admin platform in CEE region. Application allows employees’ social connections within building complex. On the outside wall of the office there is a mural painted by T. Brzozowski. Spark C, designed in cooperation with the "Na miejscu" and "Project for Public Spaces" foundations is easy accessible for people with disabilities and have solutions like: Braille and induction loops.
Name of project
Spark C
City
Warsaw
Location
Spark C creates gateway to the business center of Wola district. The building is situated near to the city center, at a perfectly communicated point with many public transport lines – trams and buses. Spark C is located near restaurants, shops and bank which everyone can easily get on foot.
Date of completion
Q1 2018
Name(s) of investor(s)
Skanska
Developer
Skanska Property Poland
Total area (SQM)
13 000
Useable Area (SQM)
8 237,3
Office Area (SQM)
11 943,09
Cubic volume
8 3915
Height
39,98 m
Number of above-ground floors
9
Number of underground floors
2
Number of lifts
4
Standard (class A, class B, class C)
CLASS A
Number of parking spaces (per sqm office space)
144
BREEAM/LEED/sustainability certification
Spark C will receive LEED Platinum certificate and WELL certificate on C&S and CI level for the 5th floor. Spark C offers: facilities for cyclists: bicycle racks, lift, shower, stations for electric cars fast charging activity based workplace air-conditioning system based on chilled beams, central adiabatic humidification LED lighting and motion sensors in common spaces plants, art elements, small library, terrace fitness area around dashboarding system individual temperature&lighting control
Architect
Kuryłowicz&Associates.
Construction company
Skanska S.A.
Property Management Company
Skanska Property Poland
Leasing Agency
N/A
Occupancy rate
94%
Main tenants
In the Spark C building in Warsaw, Skanska created the first main headquarters of its all business units in Poland. Skanska's construction, property and residential companies occupy approx. 7,400 sqm. area on five floors of the first office building in the complex.
Source of project financing
Internal financing model
Functionality
Spark C is a place to work and relax. Thanks to public consultations conducted by Na Miejscu foundation, Spark C has a positive impact on the environment, is adapted to the needs of its users, available to everyone despite of disability, and innovative - thanks to the Connected by Skanska system.
The technical systems and innovations to improve office working conditions/comfort
- Connected by Skanska operational system - individual temperature control system - free-cooling and air-conditioning system based on chilled beams - daylight control system adjusting light intensity inside the building to outside conditions - adiabatic air humidifiers
Technical innovations
Connected by Skanska includes: room booking work environment (lightning and temperature control) activity based parking virtual reception building mobile access facility management system Additionally Spark C is equipped with energy-saving LED lighting system, power supply sockets for electric car
Facility's website
https://www.skanska.pl/spark