Breaking news… You’ve finished the game master. We’ll sum up all the fun in a moment, but today we’re letting you know that as many as 58 daredevils made it to the finals. 645 players took part in Olivia Quest!
The Grand Finale will take place on April 25 at 11:00 a.m. at O4 Coworking,
And there can only be one winner!
We keep our fingers crossed!
Shanty concerts with a view of the sea are most often associated with small seaside bars or performances at festivals organized in summer resorts. Meanwhile, Olivia Centre shows that sea shanties are also perfect for a business centre 130 metres above sea level. The view of the Bay of Gdansk, the breeze of the sea and the perfect atmosphere are important, and there is no shortage of them in Olivia.
“From the very beginning, the assumption was that the concerts would be cyclical ,” says Marek Chwal, guitarist, vocalist, composer and songwriter of the band “Trzy majtki”, which regularly performs on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star. – MThe place is beautiful, offers a wonderful panorama of the Tri-City, as well as a view of the bay. Songs about the sea sound exceptionally pleasant in such an environment. We have been playing on the 32nd floor for over 1.5 years now and I believe that we fit in well with this place, because the audience is growing from concert to concert. We have regulars, but also practically every time there is someone new. Our music is not a classic shanty. It’s more of a very contemporary sea song. Those who visit us for the first time are often surprised by the spontaneity, jumpiness and energy we give. Regularly, at every concert, the audience gets excited to have fun and dance. It also gives us a lot of satisfaction when we see such a spontaneous and joyful reaction.
The team consists of shanties enthusiasts, who are very busy on a daily basis. One of the “Briefs”, Marek Chwal, works at Oliviai Centre as a Senior Project Manager at Epam Systems. Music is a springboard and quite an intense hobby for them, as the band plays concerts all over Poland and sometimes abroad in the summer season. He has just started working on his third album, which, surprisingly, is being recorded at the Olivia Centre. – Olivia is a perfect combination of business and maritime passions – emphasizes Maciej Kotarski from Olivia Centre. – In Olivia Yacht Club there are several sailing formats, available to Residents throughout the year, and from April to October even several options per week. All of this is very popular among the Residents, and the monthly shanty concerts are a brilliant development of the club’s activities. During concerts, the 32nd floor turns into our harbour club pub. We regularly attend these concerts, usually the whole crew from a given cruise comes. Last but not least, “Three Panties” really sound great, and their original songs are the best, especially since they directly refer to our close environment, for example Sopot fishermen. It’s an honour that we can support them by providing a place to record an album and that they have become our olive band! This is the second music band operating in Olivia, together with the Olivia Centre Choir!
As Marek Chwal emphasizes, combining professional work and recording an album is not an easy task. – The work is laborious, mainly because we often can’t agree on a common date for recordings. Nevertheless, we are slowly moving forward. The album will be fully original. The lyrics are mainly written by Edward Hańcza, but there will also be a piece by Łukasz Jabłoński. There will also be adaptations of well-known English-language songs, not necessarily shanties, but with their own Polish, maritime lyrics. We want everyone to find something for themselves. We would like to take this opportunity to thank Olivia Centre for providing us with the studio space. This is a great comfort for us. We don’t want to make a clear statement about the date of “launching” the album, but we hope that it will be possible before the summer, and if not, then certainly in the autumn. And of course, we will celebrate this occasion together with our audience at many concerts. Definitely also in Olivia 32 p. We will play a concert promoting the new album.
Shanty concerts are another unconventional cultural and entertainment project that is carried out at the Olivia Centre. A big surprise may be the fact that every Friday on 32 p. Olivia Star, the highest office building in northern Polish, hosts discos, attracting a permanent group of lovers of good music, stunning views and delicious cuisine late in the evening. Olivia also has an outdoor terrace where DJ parties were organized, which in the glow of the setting sun gave an incomparable effect. Olivia’s openness to tourists and residents is also evidenced by the award of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, awarded to Olivia on the occasion of the International Tourism Day in 2020. So far, it has been the only award that has been granted to office buildings for the development of the tourist offer of a given region. The largest Polish business centre already has in its portfolio theatre performances and concerts of such stars of the Polish stage as Krystyna Janda, Leszek Możdżer, Daria Zawiałow, Mrozu and Krzysztof Zalewski. Over 1700 events take place annually in Olivia, so it can be considered that it has become the center of not only work, but also the cultural and entertainment life of the Tri-City.
It is worth noting that Olivia has been a project that has been developed for years with the residents of the entire agglomeration and tourists in mind. This is also evidenced by
Olivia Garden
– an exotic garden where 3.5 thousand people are waiting for guests. plants reaching up to 11 meters in height, representing more than 400 species and coming from 5 continents. There are 11 restaurants in Olivia, including
Arco by Paco Perez
and
Treinta y Tres,
located on the 33rd floor of Olivia Star. Both prestigious restaurants are run by Paco Pérez, one of the most successful chefs in the world, so far awarded 5 stars by the prestigious Michelin culinary guide, and Antonio Arcieri, winner of one star.
Did you know that our Resident, the Energa Group, has been organising
the Active Charities
campaign since 2014? And everyone can join it! So far, the participants of the program have covered over 4 million kilometers, thanks to which the Energa Foundation has donated aid worth PLN 2,330,000 to those in need!
How can you get involved?
Just walk, run, ride your bike, scooter, rollerblades… Your activity Monitor via any app of your choice, e.g. Strava. Inform the Energa Group about it every month, and every kilometre you travel will be added to the common kilometre pool. You have plenty of time, because the action lasts until December 31. We have 250,000 km to go. If we manage to exceed the assumed mileage limit, the Energa Foundation will donate funds to children in need, seniors and animal shelters.
Every active charity who goes out, leaves, runs 100 km and donates them to the common pool will be able to recommend the Beneficiary to the Organizers. If you have any questions, please write to:
rowery@energa.pl
How do I register for
Active Charities
?
That’s how:
Have you joined the Olivia Centre Club in Strava? Pass on your kilometers!
If you have already been inspired by Olivia and AZS UG and you take care of your health and physical condition with us, you can also donate your kilometers to the Active Charity campaign. Join the Olivia Centre club in Strava And just like that, when you want, with whomever you want, take on running and cycling challenges to stay in shape. You can choose the easy route and the slightly more difficult route. You can compete and break records. You may not compete at all. As you prefer, as you like! Oh, and the cross-country trails were set by none other than the multiple medalist of the Polish Academic Cross Country Running and Athletics Championships, the winner of the Westerplatte Gdańsk 2022 run and the winner of the independence run in Warsaw 2023 Szymon Gumkowski!
How to join the Olivia Centre Club in Strava?
Suggestions for cyclists
Especially for cyclists, we have developed two routes that are also segments in the Strava app. A segment is a defined section of road or trail where you can compete against the clock in cycling, running, etc. Each rider can check their time in the segment at any time and compare it with the results of other club members.
Segments
Olivia Reja | Strava Ride Segment in Sopot, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland (9 km)
Olivia SSP | Strava Ride Segment in Gdansk, Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland (25 km)
Routes & Navigation
Suggestions for runners
Great news! Our sports initiative has been joined by the Academic Sports Association University of Gdansk. The running routes were set for us by none other than the multiple medalist of the Academic Polish Championships in Cross-Country Running and Athletics, the winner of the Westerplatte Gdańsk 2022 run and the winner of the independence run in Warsaw 2023… Szymon Gumkowski. Every Saturday you will be able to train with Szymon!
Routes & Navigation
Don’t forget to log your activity in Strava! And pass the info on!
Choose a route that passes through one of our segments and record your activity in Strava.
Important! In order for your score to be presented in the club list, the visibility of the saved activity must be set to EVERYONE [Activity – Edit Activity – Visibility (Who can View) – Everyone]
Let’s do it!
The office of one of the oldest residents of Olivia Centre has undergone a metamorphosis. Adapted to the latest trends, the
Bayer Group’s
office was created in the spirit of less waste and is based on a new workspace strategy applicable throughout the group. Design Anatomy
, whose portfolio includes over 200,000 euros, is responsible for the project. m.kw. designed and finished office spaces. Bayer has recently celebrated its tenth anniversary at the Olivia Centre. It’s one of the longest-standing companies here, so it’s time to completely change the interiors in line with current trends.
“Our common goal was to adapt the premises to the changing needs and expectations of our employees ,” says Anna Branicka, lead architect at Design Anatomy. – The project was implemented as part of Bayer’s Next Normal Office Concept. Based on it, we have introduced numerous changes in the functionality of the office, maintaining the existing layout of walls and ceilings. It was important to us that the implementation was carried out in the spirit of less waste, thanks to which we were able to optimize the costs of modernization.
The open space has been divided into smaller, more intimate zones, which is conducive to effective communication and cooperation between employees. Private offices have been redesigned in favor of more flexible and accessible spaces that are conducive to various forms of work and relaxation. The newly designed spaces include quiet work rooms, relax rooms providing a place to relax and recharge batteries, and snooze rooms allowing employees to take a short nap during the day. All this to improve the comfort of work, concentration and productivity of employees.
At the same time, the offices have gained a completely new style. The main theme of the project are references to Oliwa, the historic district of Gdańsk where the Olivia Centre is located. A range of warm reds and greens refers to the surrounding landscape. We made sure that there were a lot of plants in specially designed pots and even in the walls of acoustic booths – says Barbara Wasilewska, architect at Design Anatomy. – We have introduced many solutions to improve the comfort of work: wall panels and openwork partitions, separating individual work zones, carpets with high acoustic parameters. The restaurant has become more flexible and user-friendly. We are glad that we were able to be part of the process of change taking place, which reflects the business dynamics and the beauty of the world around us. It was a great challenge for us.
“Bayer’s new office not only implements new trends, but has also become an exemplary solution that arouses great interest among other tenants of our centre ,” says Maciej Kotarski from Olivia Centre. – On a regular basis, during sales talks, we visit this office, showing how creative and designer a modernly designed office space can look. It arouses universal admiration and is often a contribution to putting conversations on a new track.
Fig. Tomasz Kurek | ©Tom
Olivia Star received a Green Loan from three existing lenders at the same time; A consortium of Santander Bank Polska S.A., BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. and Bank Millennium S.A. Olivia is the first office developer in Poland to announce that it has obtained this type of financing. The refinancing loan required a detailed verification of the implemented solutions for the refinancing of the loan. sustainable development, thanks to which it was possible to obtain attractive financing conditions and increase it to the amount of nearly EUR 83 million. Olivia Star is a part of Olivia Centre, the largest business centre in Poland. Legal services were provided by KLBF Kycia Legal.
“We are glad to continue our cooperation with our partners, as green financing confirms that the adopted strategy in the field of responsible business conduct is appreciated not only by tenants, who willingly choose Olivia as their office location, but also by banks financing investments related to ambitious criteria for green real estate ,” he says Krzysztof Raćkos, Olivia’s Chief Financial Officer.
Obtaining green financing is a confirmation that the solutions implemented in the Olivia Star building – the highest building in northern Polish – meet international standards and are in line with the direction of good, ecological practices that the entire real estate market should follow. Among the criteria that are evaluated are the energy efficiency of systems in buildings, increasing their stability and failure-free operation, monitoring of systems to counteract defects and risks to the natural environment and people working in buildings, as well as pro-social solutions affecting the well-being of employees.
– Green Loan meets the Green Loan Principles developed by the Loan Market Association (LMA), an international association based in London that brings together more than 850 banks, institutional investors, law firms and credit rating agencies. For many years, the LMA has been developing standards for documents, including loan agreements, which are now a commonly used market practice in the world. This is a confirmation of the fact that Olivia is a leader in the commercial real estate industry in Poland and in the world on many levels – says Bogusław Wieczorek, attorney-at-law, Plenipotentiary of the Management Board for public relations.
The special solutions implemented in Olivia include the modernization of the cooling system in the building, thanks to which its efficiency increased by 30%, and the modernization of the water chiller (increase in efficiency by up to 20%). A new automation of air handling units was introduced (reduction of energy consumption by 15%), installation of 100% LED lighting and air ionizers, thanks to which employees can breathe air free of viruses, PM 2.5 and PM 10 dust, free from allergens, mold and fungi. A significant part of the monitoring system was also digitized, which allowed to increase the level of security and reduce the costs of surveillance, and thus the costs of renting space. Thanks to these and a number of other solutions, Olivia has obtained numerous certificates and awards, among which the most important are the BREEAM certification at the Excellent level and the WELL HSR certificate, in which Olivia was the first in the world to obtain 25 points out of 25 possible, in 22 basic categories and 3 additional ones, related to innovations implemented in its area. Olivia is one of the first Polish business centres, despite its lack of commitment, but out of a sense of responsibility, to conduct ESG reporting using the global GRI 2021 standards and TCFD recommendations. In addition, Olivia is implementing further projects, in line with the ESG strategy (m.in. decarbonization, social) and detailed policies in the field of environmental and social responsibility based on the prepared Code of Conduct. Olivia’s commitment to climate issues is also reflected in her membership in the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the largest global initiative for sustainable business.
“Such a comprehensive approach to thinking about sustainable development is our consistently implemented standard, including care for Olivia’s natural and social environment,” says Agata Kwapisiewicz, ESG Officer at Olivia Centre. – Our green solutions not only translate into increased business competitiveness, but also attractiveness in the eyes of Gdańsk residents and tourists. The first green loan in the group shows that such thinking also bears fruit in the form of financing granted.
Spring has arrived, and with spring comes the time to get out of front of computers, armchairs and couches.
We invite you to take action! You can be inspired and take care of your health and physical condition together with Olivia and AZS UG .
What do we offer you? Running together with champion Szymon Gumkowski!
We meet on Saturdays and run, choosing, for example, one of the routes (you can find them below), which have already been set in Strava by the multiple medalist of the Polish Academic Championships in Cross-Country Running and Athletics, the winner of the Westerplatte Gdańsk 2022 run and the winner of the independence run in Warsaw 2023, Szymon Gumkowski.
Warm up before running.
Activities adapted to the level of the group.
You can ask Simon anything!
ENROLL HERE! THE CLASSES ARE FREE!
Get to know the routes marked out by Szymon:
Join us!
You can at any time join the Olivia Centre club in Strava And just like that, when you want and with whomever you want, take on running challenges. You can also run under the supervision of an expert on Saturdays. For relaxation, health, records. Just be at the entrance to the Samborowo Valley at 9:00 AM. Here’s the pin!
ENROLL HERE! THE CLASSES ARE FREE!
