The commercial real estate market is changing in front of our eyes. Employers wishing to attract employees to their offices are looking for new, attractive locations or deciding to rearrange their existing space. Office buildings constructed almost two decades ago, after metamorphoses, are as eye-catching as modern ones. An example of a successful transformation is the office building owned by Circle K Poland at 86 Pulawska Street in Warsaw. Three floors of this 7-story building have undergone a lifting. Tétris was responsible for the interior design and fit-out works.
Circle K Poland's office building on Pulawska Street in Warsaw is close to a gas station. Being aware that the construction works, including renovation of all installations, would require fire certification, we were looking for an experienced partner. Tétris turned out to be such a company. It's not only an efficient contractor but also has a team of architects who have prepared an attractive and modern design tailored to our current needs.
Estera Kiersztyn, Leader of the office remodeling project, Circle K Poland
The client's priority was to create a warm, friendly, and comfortable space for employees, promoting integration and cooperation among them. We proposed replacing the existing layout based on compact offices, with open space and numerous conference rooms. While the change was extensive, it required demolishing most of the structure. This action allowed us to achieve a spacious interior, full of natural light.
Pawel Pikus, Contract Director, Tétris
We proposed greenery not only in pots but also we have decorated walls and ceilings with them. They warm up the atmosphere and naturally improve humidity. We used artificial greenery in places where access to the plants is complex or there is no natural light. Attractive accents are photo wallpapers, and open, painted ceilings.
Aleksandra Wyczółkowska-Gajowniczek, Senior Architect, Tétris
When designing the space, we thought about relaxation zones, areas for concentration, and video calls or teleconferences. There are also telephone booths and rooms for quiet work. We have equipped the conference rooms with movable partitions that allow us to adjust them to the number of participants.
Aleksandra Wyczółkowska-Gajowniczek, Senior Architect, Tétris
We have vast experience handling out-of-the-box projects, and this one was unique because of the building's location. Obtaining fire certification for each stage of the project is a process that requires a great deal of thoroughness and detail. Our team rose to the challenge and handled the entire process efficiently. Moreover, the logistics and the schedule of work were arranged so that we were not a nuisance to the building users. We performed all the noisy activities at night. We are pleased that such unusual projects end up in our hands and that clients like Circle K Poland place their trust in us.
Konrad Zalewski, Senior Project Manager, Tétris
*Photos by Kinga Skalik Fotografia
A subsidiary of JLL, a Fortune 500 company, Tétris is a leading design and build firm. Its mission is to design and build vibrant spaces that inspire people to think better, work better and live better. With a global team of engineers, architects and designers, Tétris is able to provide a full range of services to meet clients' needs from design to construction and furniture selection (FF&E). Globally, since its inception in 2003, the company has grown in 18 countries on three continents, with a team of more than 820 people located in 35 offices. For more information, visit tetris-db.com.
