Category: I’m a resident

A year-round exotic garden called Olivia Garden has been created in the Olivia Business Centre. It is a carefully designed space with an area of nearly 800 m2, filled with thousands of tropical plants, representing over 150 different species.

Olivia Garden is the result of innovative thinking about the nature of the workplace, where the proximity of nature has a positive effect on well-being and efficiency. The project was created in response to the needs of the residents of the business center and for the residents of the Tri-City, who will be offered a new place on the gastronomic and event map of the Tri-City. Olivia Business Centre is the largest business centre in northern Poland, where from the very beginning we have been guided by the slogan “more than a building”. – says Monika Matysiak, Director of the Resident Relations Department at Olivia Business Centre. Many of the initiatives we implement are introduced with the comfort of our Residents, their employees and guests in mind. We fit them into the concept of well-being, care for the broadly understood well-being of Olivia’s employees. Naturally, this is in line with the concept of creating places where residents could “catch their breath”, surrounded by nature, e.g. on a patio, in the vicinity of a green alley or a pocket garden. It is from them that the expectation comes to create a place of respite in their daily work, of which they will be proud and which they will be able to visit regularly. During many meetings with our tenants and workshops conducted with them, we listened to the voices of the Residents and found out what they need the most. Thanks to this, the project took its final shape. For a week now, each of the Residents’ employees has been able to download a ticket free of charge on the Olivia Garden website and use this place – before work to recharge their batteries; while working, to hold a meeting or work in the shade of trees, even when it’s raining; or after work to relax after a long day. – adds Monika Matysiak.

Olivia Garden provides the opportunity to work and spend free time in close proximity to nature, regardless of the season and weather conditions. The glazed body of the pavilion has the shape of a prism with a characteristically sloping roof, referring to the architecture of the top of the Olivia Star building and the architectural icon – the Olivia Hall. The Malinowski Design Urban & Landscape studio was responsible for the design of the garden, and the Design Anatomy design studio was also involved in the implementation. Work on the final concept lasted many months and involved not only architects, but also an interdisciplinary team of specialists, consulting solutions with Olivia Business Centre Residents.

With different types of activities in mind, Olivia Garden has been divided into 4 zones – says Marta Kłos from Olivia Star Top. One of them is the Tiki-style bar, serving fresh cocktails and light oriental cuisine. Olivia Garden is perfect as a space for social and business meetings, independent work and rest, as well as the organization of lectures, workshops or intimate concerts.

The main innovation of this garden on a European scale is the climate control technology, with which we can “control the weather” in the garden, thus providing optimal conditions for both plants and humans. The system is independent of external weather conditions, temperature fluctuations throughout the year and fluctuating light intensity. The garden itself is year-round – says Dariusz Malinowski from the Malinowski Design Urban & Landscape studio. Technology allows us to control the climate in such a way that the person staying inside is provided with conditions in which they can relax or work in silence surrounded by vegetation from exotic places, where life is teeming around the clock.

There are 30 large trees in the garden, and the largest of them are 11 m high. height. One of the largest is BucidaBuceras (black olive), which grows out from between the mezzanine landings, creating the impression of a “tree house”. The garden contains over 130 species of plants from such exotic countries as Indonesia, Australia, New Guinea, Madagascar, Malaysia, Borneo, Costa Rica, Venezuela and the tropical forests of the Amazon.

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However, Olivia Garden is a place intended not only for the employees of the business center. As in the case of the observation deck, located on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star or restaurants occupying the area of Level 33, everyone who wants to spend their free time in a pleasant and unconventional way is welcome here. Admission to the Olivia Garden area will be ticketed, available in several variants, which will allow you to take advantage of the gastronomic offer or visit the observation deck at the same time.

Once again, our guests will be able to see that Olivia Star is an open place that leaves a positive impression. – says Rafał Marcyniuk from Olivia Star Top, the company that is the operator of the Olivia Garden project. We offer all our guests a healthy and safe space, optimal conditions to gain energy and positive emotions from contact with lush, exotic nature. Olivia Garden is a project that has no analogues in Poland. We are preparing a place where every moment spent will provide a perfect experience. On an area of 800^m2 , we planted 3 thousand plants from 5 continents, among which there are unique trees. The whole space is 7500^m3.

Importantly, Olivia Garden will be available all year round, so we provide our guests with a unique experience also in autumn, when most of us start to miss energy and summer sun, and in winter, when there will be snow and low temperatures outside the windows. – emphasizes Krzysztof Dembek from Olivia Star Top. Our spaces at the top of Olivia Star have won prestigious awards, such as the award of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship for the event of the year 2020 and the title of the European Property Award in the Leisure Development category, so we feel obliged to earn recognition with this space as well and offer our guests another unique experience – adds Krzysztof Dembek.

Many of the plants that will be found in the garden belong to unique species, the curiosities of which will certainly diversify your visit to Olivia Garden. For example, there is a plant whose aroma is one of the ingredients of the Chanel perfume no. 5. We are looking forward to workshops, presentations and sharing knowledge about the plants presented in Olivia Garden. We have no doubt that there will be lovers of exotic nature among the guests. We are also counting on a group of enthusiasts of extraordinary spaces, interesting architecture and those who will be pleased with the refined design and high quality present in every detail. – says Krzysztof Dembek from Olivia Star Top.

Olivia Garden is open to Olivia Employees from 17 May. The facility is scheduled to open to all guests on June 3, 2021. Tickets are now available for sale at: https://garden.oliviacentre.com

We would like to invite you to the eighth exhibition of our Olivia Art series. This time we present extraordinary works by Jakub Kukuryk, who shares the artist’s passion with his professional passion – Kuba is a programmer and graphic designer.

JavaScript Art

The project of creating a series of images using JavaScript code was born by accident. While exploring his knowledge about the construction of games based on the HTML canvas, Jakub Kukuryk came across a lecture by Matt DesLauriers and it was his works that inspired him to artistic experiments.

The basis of each work is a grid of points filling its entire area. Their coordinates allow you to place basic shapes in the image; circles or polygons. Random elements are added to each shape (changed color options, transparency, etc.), thanks to which more and more interesting variations are created. An additional element is a kind of “brush mark pattern”. Instead of inserting a solid figure at the target point on the grid, the creator applies the effect of duplicating shapes with the appropriate offset. The finale is the author’s way of drawing lines forming a square. These are not straight segments connecting points A and B, but polylines. To give the variations a more natural and less machine-like look, the artist uses an algorithm to generate gradient noise, called Perlin Noise.

3D World

Jakub Kukuryk has been creating works in three-dimensional graphics for over 10 years. It is a passion in which the artist finds elements of art that has always fired his imagination: photography, sculpture, architecture… Kukuryk creates in Blender using the Cycles rendering engine. With the help of simple models, he tries to tell a story whose beginning or end we can only guess.

“Baby robot” and “Sea monster” were made by Jakub for the CG Boost Challenge competition, the last of which qualified for the finals.

Jakub Kukuryk about himself

From an early age, I was fascinated by computer graphics. I remember the first computers that displayed a simple game created in three dimensions on black and white monitors. I’ve watched with delight as graphic effects explode with new possibilities over the years.

After the advent of Macromedia Flash, a new chapter opened for me as well. I was captivated by the possibilities of creating animations combined with programming at that time, so I quickly became a Web Developer. Over time, Flash began to become a thing of the past, replaced by JavaScript, CSS and HTML…

Professionally, I am a programmer and graphic designer. I was looking for a way to combine both passions. The only and probably the most obvious was the idea of making games. It is this direction that led me to create the code-generated works presented here. I invite you to cooperation.

• jkukuryk@gmail.com
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/jakub-kukuryk

We are happy to invite you to the eighth exhibition of our Olivia Art cycle. This time, we will present unique works by Jakub Kukuryk who combines the artistic passion with his profession – Kuba is a programmer and a graphic designer.

JavaScript Art

The idea of a series of images created with the use of the JavaScript code emerged accidentally. While learning about the construction of games based on a HTML canvas, Jakub Kukuryk encountered a lecture by Matt DesLauriers and his works inspired Jakub’s artistic experiments.

A grid of points filling the entire area is the basis for each work. Their coordinates make it possible to place basic shapes in the image: circles or polygons. Random elements are added to each shape (changed colour or transparency options, etc.), generating more and more interesting variations. An additional part includes a “brush trace pattern“. Instead of a homogenous figure put in the target point on the grid, the artist applies the shape multiplication effect with a shift. This final effect consists of the original style of drawing lines generating a square. These are not straight sections connecting points A and B but rather polygonal chains. To give the variations a more natural and less machine appearance, the artist uses the gradient noise generating algorithm called the Perlin noise.

3D World

Jakub Kukuryk has been creating 3-D graphic images for more than 10 years. It is the passion in which the artist finds elements of arts that have always fired his imagination: photography, sculpting, architecture… Kukuryk creates in the Blender program, using the Cycles rendering engine. Using simple models, he strives to tell a story the beginning or the end of which we can only guess.

Jakub created the “Baby robot” and the “Sea monster” for the CG Boost Challenge competition and the latter was shortlisted for the finals.

Jakub Kukuryk about himself

I have been fascinated by computer graphics since childhood. I can remember the first computers displaying a simple 3D game on black-and-white monitors. I have been admiring visual effects exploding with new possibilities for years.

The appearance of the Macromedia Flash opened a new chapter for me. I was enchanted by the possibilities available at that time to create animations combined with programming and I quickly became a Web Developer. The Flash became obsolete with time, it was replaced with JavaScript, CSS and HTML…

I am a professional programmer and graphic designer. I was looking for a way to combine these two passions. Game development was the only and probably the most obvious idea. This direction led me to the creation of the works generated by code that are presented here. I am looking forward to doing business with you.

100,000 trees planted, meadows sewn with flowers, saving wild and honey bees, and biodiversity projects. Such initiatives are implemented by residents of Olivia Business Centre. Olivia itself also offers 24,000 m2 of biologically active area, implements projects for sustainable transport, energy recovery, and draws heat from geothermal sources. It is surprising how many ecological projects can be implemented in one office centre, and Olivia Business Centre, on the occasion of World Earth Day, is announcing a new climate awareness programme for 2021.

In the recently completed Olivia Prize competition organized by the Olivia Business Centre, the largest number of applications concerned social and environmental projects implemented by both large global corporations and smaller enterprises. The largest-scale enterprise was ABAX planting 100,000 trees in Malawi. The company is recreating an ecosystem that has suffered from intense devastation in the last 10 years

ABAX has had a particularly good year in terms of environmental and social responsibility, and our employees were almost hyperactive in this regard – says Dorota Orzęcka, Digital Marketing Manager from ABAX. – In 2020, we planted over 100,000 trees in collaboration with our partner WeForest and supported seven local projects close to our offices. Environmental and social responsibility is part of each of our services, which is why we plant a new tree on the occasion of each subscription. Together with WeForest, we form a team supporting the reforestation program in Malawi. We are making huge efforts to counteract the excessive cutting down of forest areas that used to cover one third of the entire country. Logging has led to the loss of biodiversity and poses a constant threat of lowering the quality and safety of the waters in the area, which is a key resource for thousands of families living there. The project is vigorously implemented in cooperation with local NGOs, the Faculty of Forestry and ten local forest nurseries. – adds Dorota Orzęcka.

Energa Grupa ORLEN, and also based in Olivia, has implemented a number of projects, including initiatives to protect the white stork, such as the installation of platforms for stork nests on power poles or assistance in ringing birds (the “Energa Group Energy Ringers” project). The company also launched a Biodiversity Energy campaign, under which it recreates meadow ecosystems. In this way, it contributes to the development of wastelands in the Narew lagoon system in order to increase biodiversity and ultimately save wild and honey bees. In the following years, the plan is to install hives for educational purposes, as well as to launch workshops for children and teenagers on the construction of “hotels” for wild bees, and to create educational paths.

The energy of biodiversity is a comprehensive pro-environmental, ecological and educational project – says Dr. Alina Skorb-Gała, head of the ESG Department at Energi SA. – Flower meadows help to save forgotten species of plants and animals, they provide food for wild bees, giving them space to live and, in winter, shelter. Plants growing in meadows contribute to lowering the air temperature.

Another pro-ecological initiative is the technological project EVAA (Ecological Vertical Agriculture Assistant), implemented by a team of Sii Polska engineers. As part of the Sii Passion Sponsorship Program, experts from the Gdańsk branch are developing a system that uses artificial intelligence for plant breeding. The main assumption of the project is to reduce water consumption and the area necessary for cultivation. The ecological aspect is extremely important here. In our approach, we want to apply amplification learning to control the physical process of plant development. – says Paweł Czapiewski, project team leader. Reinforcement learning is a special type of artificial intelligence. The idea is that the algorithm only receives a feedback as a reward if the lettuce is thriving. It has to figure out how to achieve optimal results. – adds Paweł Czapiewski.

Olivia announces a climate awareness program

On April 22, International Earth Day, Olivia Business Centre launches a new program to promote climate awareness, under which it will promote activities for sustainable development and transport, as well as reducing energy consumption.

The exacting certifications we undergo confirm that our buildings are a model example of thinking about human well-being and environmental friendliness – says Hamish Potts from Olivia Business Centre. – We want to promote sustainability, including the reduction of waste production, and more responsible use of water and energy., We want to create a more circular Olivia, promoting pro-ecological attitudes, and motivating our employees and employees of Olivia’s residents to think about the environmental footprint that each of us leaves in their daily activities; to take up the challenge of change for the better. – adds Hamish Potts.

Due to the technological solutions used, the Olivia Business Centre buildings have received high marks in the BREEAM certification, from excellent to very good. Recently, they were the first buildings in the world, to obtain the maximum Well certification score, issued by the International Well Building Institute (IWBI), in 25 analyzed categories. Such high marks were awarded for exceptional concern for the health and well-being of people working in Olivia. IWBI advisors recognized both the technological solutions such as titanium coatings, which counteract the deposition of viruses, bacteria and fungi on common surfaces of buildings, and ionizers that purify almost 100% of the air circulating throughout the buildings, as well as recovering energy from the operation of elevator cabins, extracting heat from a depth of 95 meters below the garage halls of buildings or automatically switching off the air conditioning when the windows are opened. Ecological LED light sources are used in all buildings and they are 100% recyclable.

The dominant trend in designing the latest buildings is biophilic design, which puts human well-being at the centre of attention: architectural and functional solutions used in buildings help to ensure a balance between moments of intense work during the day and, just as importantly, moments of rest and relaxation. Olivia Garden, which is undergoing the final preparations before opening, is also part of this trend – an exotic garden with over 800 m2 of space, which will be filled with over 4,000 plants representing 150 species.

Self-expression through art, or the Park On Exhibition in Olivia

In the lobby of Olivia Star, we can admire the works made by the charges of the Park On Association. Thanks to a grant from Olivia’s Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget, the members of the association were able to take part in art therapy classes conducted under the supervision of professional artists. Extraordinary works were created. Created out of love for art. 

Several entities cooperated with each other on the project and it was thanks to them that its implementation became possible. It brought a lot of good not only to the participants themselves, but also to the visitors of the exhibition, because we can admire its tangible effects when visiting Olivia Business Centre. 

The classes were conducted by the visual artist Kamila Szelągowicz (works inspired by ethnography occupy a special place in her work) and Aleksandra Went. running her own studio Wela Ont Ceramika, working in an artistic duo with Alicja Karska. Since the beginning of the association’s existence, i.e. since July 2019, both ladies have declared their help and time as volunteers. The Porcelain Factory in Lubian also contributed to the project, and more precisely provided materials – clay and beautiful porcelain for firing. Working at the Park On Association Urszula Wyrwińska points out: We are extremely happy that it worked. Any support is very valuable to us, because we operate for a short time, and pro bono at that. Without funding from the already mentioned Olivia Neighbourhood Budget, the help of the Porcelain Factory in Lubiana and the Oliwa District Council, which offered a place for workshops , the project would not have been possible. Most of the people who take the classes couldn’t really afford them, living off a modest pension.” 

Among the many works made during the eighteen 90-minute workshops  , those associated with the location of Gdańsk-Oliwa, evoking associations with the sea and forests of the Tri-City Landscape Park, were exhibited in Olivia.

Everyone has a need to express themselves through art. In different dimensions and in different manifestations. Art therapy workshops, where the creative process itself has a therapeutic effect, stimulate creativity and play a huge role in Parkinson’s disease. As Mrs. Urszula emphasizes: “This is very necessary at a time when adults are losing something. It’s like a demotion – first giving up your job, then giving up walking. However, many of us discover our talent thanks to this difficult situation. People with the disease begin to create, paint, write books, etc. Many of them want to prove themselves artistically. It’s one of our kinds of expression.” 

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Art therapy has an impact on many levels: it has a corrective function: it allows you to regain mental balance, treat depression, fight anxiety, relieve frustrations, facilitate communication with other people, support the process of building a positive attitude to the world, and raise self-esteem. It also educates, enriching the inner life, expanding skills and knowledge in the field of artistic techniques. Therapy is also a great entertainment, a form of relaxation, a good way to spend free time among people who are similar to you. That is why, even during online meetings, there was no shortage of willing creators.

Urszula sums up her cooperation with Olivia in the following way: The contact with you, at every stage, was wonderful. You have done a lot of good, which is why we wanted to present the works that you have created. I want you to see that every dot that appears here was made by a person who thought warmly of you while working on his work.”

Thank you for such amazing words! And we think very warmly of the Creators and Artists, thanks to whom we can admire this unique exhibition. Welcome to the lobby of Olivia Star!

The past year has brought challenges in every industry. It was no different with coworking space operators. It turns out that these spaces, despite the fact that they are often rented by people who can work from anywhere on a daily basis, attract a permanent group of people. Long before the pandemic, coworkers also used remote work mode and tools, which became popular among all office workers in the last year. At least in part, they will remain with us forever. Therefore, the analysis of coworkers’ experiences can be an inspiration not only for themselves, but for all people returning to the office.

Over the years, it has been common knowledge that coworking spaces are a space dominated by freelancers. The reality, however, shows that this community is a very diverse group of people, and the leaders are full-time employees of companies that have their offices in coworking spaces or people working for companies based in another city (23% of all employees in shared workspaces). The main reason for choosing coworking is the community, which not only builds the right atmosphere, but also gives great opportunities to expand one’s own capabilities through networking. – For me, the most important benefit of being in O4 is the team! – says Michał Mallek, growth hacker at a SaaS company from the HRTech industry. Other than that, the space is great. I really appreciate a well-designed, simple, aesthetically pleasing and modern office. Also, eating together is a good basis for networking, it actually brings people together and gives space and motivation to leave the office – all food events have always had power, they were full of people, so there was someone to talk to.

The second largest group are team managers (17%) – people who combine the characteristics of corporate directors and business owners. – For me, coworking is first and foremost an opportunity to grow – from a desk to a large office – according to our needs, not rigidly. – says Maciej Manufrewicz from Codiline. The flexibility of the contract and the location are also important. And the view from the window, it seems like a small thing, but I can see that it’s important to people.

Only the third group are freelancers (15%): – For me, the first association is primarily people and a place to work where you can do this work effectively . – says Grzegorz Poźniak, from p-beep. People in coworking are people who want something cool out of life. Thanks to this, you can be sure that during the break you will not talk about work over and over again, but you will devote more time to interesting and inspiring topics. Sometimes you will share experiences or help each other. In my life, I value independence, as well as feeling joy and pleasure in life. I don’t like when I have to do something, I rather choose the things I want to do. I believe that I am not entitled to anything in life. If I want or dream of something, I am aware that I must first give something of myself in order to achieve it – adds Grzegorz Poźniak.

The most important reasons for choosing to work in coworking spaces include: the desire to meet people (30%), location (29%), prestige of the place (22%), atmosphere in the workplace (20%), the opportunity to establish business contacts (19%) and flexibility (19%). As many as 61% of respondents declare participation in networking and social events. Educational and development events are also very popular (35% of responses). This result can also be combined with the fact that as many as 58% of respondents confirm cooperation with at least 5 companies from their environment, and 26% with more than 5 companies. These spaces are therefore a forge of business relationships and provide an opportunity for synergy with other coworkers.

This data is confirmed by Steve Munroe , one of the pioneers of coworking spaces in the world, the founder of the iconic HubBud on the island of Bali, the creator of one of the highest-rated industry conferences in the world, Coworking Asia:
– I would say that coworkers are united by entrepreneurship motivated by external factors, they LIKE to go to work. Small companies – those describable by the phrase “the whole team is here” – are looking for flexibility. Coworking is also an opportunity for them to access something they couldn’t afford before. The quality of the furnishings, the business address, the access to prestigious, comfortable locations, such as those with large common spaces and a dining area. For me, the most important factor that unites coworkers is the aforementioned entrepreneurial mind. I’ve always thought that looking for a coworking space is like “buying a community.” Some coworking spaces have better locations, chairs, amenities than others, but especially for smaller businesses and freelancers, it’s the community that binds you to the place. Coworking spaces and flex spaces aren’t necessarily the cheapest options, but they can be the most cost-effective offices.

In isolation, in a very slow, seemingly imperceptible, but inexorable way, people’s commitment and sense of purpose decrease. – says the author of the report, Marta Moksa, Managing Director of O4 coworking at Olivia Business Centre. When you’re alone, it’s harder to come up with creative solutions. It’s about satisfaction and mental health. At the same time, ticking off new tasks is increasing. Focus. Efficiency understood as the ratio of the number of completed cases from the list to the time devoted to these activities. Using your home as an office has its positive and dark sides. The time saved on transports and conversations in the kitchen is spent on more and more online meetings, reporting and subsequent tasks. The paradox of recent months is that about 70% of respondents indicate that we have been working MORE lately, not less. So the New Normal is probably a mix of best practices and experiences from both worlds. It’s about empowering people to work from home and supporting them by offering an extraordinary on-site experience. Though anyone who claims to have figured it out and knows the answer to questions about trends and the future of work is cruelly lying and pretending that 2020 never happened. There is no doubt that most people are a little nostalgic for the old days. Those who had nice, human-friendly, heart-and-head designed spaces and harmonious, cheerful people around them miss them more – adds Marta Moksa.

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We would like to invite you to the seventh exhibition of our Olivia Art series! This time, in the lobby of the prestigious Olivia Star, we present the works of the talented Weronika Macedońska, who works at Bayer Service Center Gdańsk. The exhibition, which we highly recommend, was prepared by the entire Weronika Family. Thank you!

Eleanor was right – she never looked pretty.
Itlooked like a work of art, and art can’t just
be pretty – art has to evoke emotions.
Rainbow Rowell

We give the floor to the Artist herself!

“I hope that my works evoke emotions in you, especially a feeling of happiness and joy. I’ve always loved the process of painting, an effect that stays with me for years. To this day, I still have my more than twenty-year-old sketches, but my life went in a completely different direction. The crayons and the brush had been lying deep in the closet for years. After high school, I left my hometown of Bytów to study in Gdańsk (not related to painting). Then there was the wedding, the first child, the second child, the third child, the cat, the dog and all the time the professional work. It wasn’t until I was on parental leave, with my youngest son, that I dug out brushes and paints… That was two years ago, in July 2019. And so, little by little, I started painting as a hobby… and read about painting techniques.

I paint mainly in the evenings, after work, after children’s extracurricular activities, after shopping, etc. This is a moment for me.

I encourage young mothers to find time for themselves in the rush of everyday life.

happy Mom = happy Family.”

Communing with art is enriching. Contact with it is conducive to the development of our cognitive abilities, and not only creativity – which may seem obvious – but also memory and associative operations. We invite you to Olivia Star. Admission!

Do you want to order Veronica’s unique work? Contact the Artist.

• AkryleNiki.art
• Tel. 502 621 688
• mail: nika.maced@wp.pl 

 

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Dear Residents,

So it happened! We cordially invite you as the first guests to Olivia Garden! We are opening it on May 17 just for you, so that you can be the first to see and feel it with all your senses. We hope that it will delight you, enchant you and that it will become your beloved place.

We designed it with you in mind, so that you can catch your breath there, commune with nature, recharge your internal batteries, and even work surrounded by greenery. You can hide under the leaves of palm trees and ficus, you can sit in a tree house (didn’t you dream of one in your childhood?), you can simply admire exotic plants of 4 continents, picturesque strelitzias, delicate plumerias, lilac gandalphs from the mezzanine. You will be soothed by the sound of the waterfall, the singing of birds, the rustle of the wind…

We know you’ve been waiting for quite a long time, but it’s worth waiting for special things:)

WELCOME! Be a frequent guest of Olivia Garden.

You can already book the day and time of entry to the garden (the first day is May 17th).

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How to do it?

• Go to the website garden.oliviacentre.com
• Register and confirm your Resident status.
• Generate a free resident ticket to Olivia Garden!
• Important: Use an address on your business domain.
• Didn’t receive your ticket? Having trouble registering? Write to aplikacja@oliviagarden.com

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We have prepared a lot of events and surprises for you, which will accompany you for the next few weeks:) Watch our social media, look at the screens in the buildings, don’t miss the reception:)

SEE YOU! After all, meetings are in our nature:)

In a moment, in a moment, we will invite to Olivia Garden all those who want to immerse themselves in greenery, catch their breath and meet in nature.

Follow what’s happening in the garden on:

• Olivia’s Facebook page
• Olivia’s Instagram

For a whole lot of details, please visit:

• Facebook Garden
• Instagram Garden

Within 10 months, Olivia Business Centre has implemented four cooperation projects with Gdańsk universities. Their diversified form is to ensure the exchange of experience between business and the world of science.

The building of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk is located in the vicinity of Olivia Business Centre, on the campus of the university. Opened in 2000, it was the most modern facility built on the site. After 21 years, however, the time for its modernization is approaching. The university authorities want it to meet the high standards of modern public buildings.
Importantly, the twenty years of operation of this space have highlighted the expectations of the academic community towards the so-called common areas. And it is these experiences that will be the main driver of change at the faculty.

In recent days, Olivia has been visited by the Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration, Dr. Wojciech Zalewski, prof. UG and Vice-Deans: dr hab. Małgorzata Balwicka-Szczyrba, prof. UG and dr hab. Marcin Wiszowaty, prof. UG. They looked to Olivia for inspiration, trying to learn about the top architectural solutions. They also outlined the challenges that the university poses to architects.

We believe that thanks to the cooperation between the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk and Olivia Business Centre, our students, employees and guests will be able to experience the numerous advantages of modern arrangements of the common spaces of the faculty, so that after the pandemic they can be used for integration, work, relaxation and meetings – says Prof. Ph.D. Marcin Wiszowaty.

The Faculty of Law wants to develop cooperation with business, because most of its graduates find their jobs here. Such cooperation will broaden the capabilities of the faculty and increase the attractiveness of the course in the eyes of students. – says Maciej Kotarski from Olivia Business Centre. Olivia is the largest concentration of business in the Tri-City. It is located closest to the faculty building and is very well visible from this building. Including. that’s why the deans of the faculty offered Olivia cooperation in the revitalization and development of the concept of common spaces. I hope that in the future, in the part of the faculty with a view of the Olivia Business Centre, a business zone for students will be created, run under the patronage of Olivia – adds Maciej Kotarski.

Over 100,000^m2 of office space and common areas of the business centre, which were designed by the Design Anatomy studio associated with Olivia, provide extensive knowledge and experience, thanks to which the renovated interiors of the university will be able to meet the highest standards of modern buildings. – In our opinion, the publicly accessible parts of the Faculty have an extraordinary and at the same time untapped potential. – says Justyna Biłat, architect at Design Anatomy. We want to create zones for various purposes, where you will be able to calm down, meet in a group of students, talk to colleagues, have lunch, relax with coffee, organize brainstorming or discussion after the conference. Our team of architects puts people and their needs first, and the main idea of our projects is the general well-being of the recipients. The space of the faculty is rich in natural greenery, and plants have a positive effect on the microclimate of the interior, increase the comfort of use, contribute to the reduction of stress and increase satisfaction with work, including scientific work. – emphasizes Justyna Biłat.

Cooperation in the field of knowledge exchange, practice and competence development is also assumed by a letter of intent signed with the Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk. It assumes joint consultations of study programmes, as well as the participation of Olivia’s representatives in the Programme Councils of the Institutes of the Faculty of Philology, in order to adapt the curriculum to the expectations of the modern labour market as much as possible. What’s more, Olivia’s employees will also have the opportunity to conduct classes and workshops for students of Philology, and students will be able to do internships among companies residing in the business center. The cooperation will also include the recruitment of students to work in the largest business center in the country. Students will also have an insight into the specifics of Olivia’s activities in connection with their scientific research as part of their diploma theses at all levels of education.

Cooperation between business and academia must start as early as possible. The inclusion of students and academics in the processes of global corporations is possible thanks to such cooperation as with the University of Gdańsk. – says the attorney. Bogusław Wieczorek, Plenipotentiary of the Management Board of Olivia for public relations, and at the same time a member of the Council of the National Centre for Research and Development. Both those who study the letter of the law and those who work on researching and learning about different cultures and languages will soon be able to put their knowledge into practice. I hope that in the long run, this will also mean the establishment of new economic relations with foreign countries and the possibility of using the best international models in Polish business. – adds Bogusław Wieczorek.

For nearly two years, the Physical Culture Association of the University of Gdańsk has also been operating, which aims to develop physical activity among young people, and which was established by the University and Olivia Business Centre. Especially in the era of the pandemic, experts point out that all forms of physical activity have a significant impact on improving physical and mental condition. Therefore, it is worth taking actions that promote a healthy lifestyle.

The University of Gdańsk is not the only university with which Olivia Business Centre has close relations. In the spring of 2020, Olivia financed the MediMod diagnostic module, built by Vivia Next, which was then donated to the Medical University of Gdańsk. The first Covid19 diagnostic centre for non-motorised people in Poland was established in the facility; walk-through. MediMod is a self-sufficient, mobile research unit. Its design allows for the provision of several zones and a sluice for collecting material inside, limiting the contact between the swab taker and the patient to the necessary minimum, ensuring the safety of the medical staff and the patient.

Olivia is also a member of the Economic Convention at the Rector of the Gdańsk University of Technology. It is a unique platform for consultations and expressing opinions and positions between the scientific and economic communities on all matters affecting the economic development of the country and the region. The Convention is composed of representatives of leading enterprises representing various fields of economy, economic organizations and business environment institutions, invited by the Rector of Gdańsk Tech. It should be emphasized that Gdańsk University of Technology was ranked highest among Polish technical universities in the “Excellence Initiative – Research University” competition, which provided additional funds in the amount of approx. PLN 200 million. The funds will be allocated to the further dynamic development of the university, including activities within the newly created Research Centres.

Such diverse fields of cooperation between Olivia Business Centre and the most important Tri-City universities, which are national leaders in their fields, allow to create opportunities for students, academics and entrepreneurs that would not be possible in other situations. Each form of cooperation opens up new paths of development for each of the parties involved.

In just 10 months, Olivia Business Centre has implemented four projects in cooperation with Gdańsk universities. Diversified cooperation is to ensure the mutual exchange of experiences between business and the world of science.

The building of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk is located in the vicinity of Olivia Business Centre, on the campus of the university. It was opened in 2000 and was the first most modern facility built in this area. Now, 21 years later, the building is surrounded by some of the most modern academic buildings in the country, so the time is inevitably approaching when the work on its modernization will begin, to meet the modern standards of public buildings. The years of the functioning of this space have also shown the expectations of the academic community towards the common areas. It is these experiences that will be the main driving force behind changes at the faculty.

In recent days, a number of Olivia’s spaces were visited by prof. Ph.D. Wojciech Zalewski, Dean of the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk, and vice-deans: prof. Ph.D. Małgorzata Balwicka Szczyrba and prof. Ph.D. Marcin Wiszowaty. The visit was aimed at assessing the possibilities, proposed solutions and expectations that the university sets for the project’s architects.

These are very interesting, modern solutions – says Prof. Ph.D. Marcin Wiszowaty. We believe that thanks to the cooperation between the Faculty of Law and Administration of the University of Gdańsk and Olivia Business Centre, our students, employees and guests will be able to experience the numerous advantages of modern arrangements of common spaces of our Faculty, so that after the pandemic, they can be used for integration, work, relaxation and meetings – adds Prof. Wiszowadae.

The Faculty of Law wants to develop cooperation with business, because most of the Faculty’s graduates find a job in business, so such cooperation will expand the Faculty’s possibilities and increase the attractiveness of studies in the eyes of students – says Maciej Kotarski from Olivia Business Centre. Olivia, on the other hand, is home to the largest concentration of business in the Tri-City, and at the same time it is not only the closest to the Faculty building, but is also very visible from this building – precisely from the common spaces that Olivia will help to arrange. That is why the deans of the Faculty suggested cooperation with Olivia, including in the revitalization and development of the common spaces concept. I hope that in the future, a business zone for students will be created in the part of the Faculty with a view of Olivia Business Centre, which will be run under the patronage of Olivia – adds Maciej Kotarski.

Design Anatomy , a studio associated with Olivia, designed over 100,000m2 of office space and common areas of the business centre providing enormous knowledge and experience, thanks to which the renovated interiors of the university will be able to meet the highest standards of modern buildings. – In our opinion, the publicly accessible parts of the Faculty have an extraordinary and, at the same time, untapped potential. – says Justyna Biłat, architect from Design Anatomy. We want to create zones with very different purposes, where it will be possible to take a moment’s breath, to meet in a group of students, talk to colleagues, eat lunch, relax over a coffee, organize a brainstorming session or a discussion after the conference. Our team of architects puts people and their needs first, and the main idea of our projects is the general wellbeing of the recipients. The space of the department is rich in natural greenery, and plants have a positive effect on the microclimate of the interior, increase the comfort of use, contribute to reducing stress and increasing job satisfaction, also in the scientific field. – emphasizes Justyna Biłat.

Cooperation in the field of knowledge exchange, practice and competence development is also assured by a letter of intent signed with the Faculty of Philology of the University of Gdańsk. As part of the cooperation, joint consultations of study programs are intended, as well as the participation of Olivia representatives in the Program Councils of the Institutes of the Faculty of Philology, in order to adapt the education program to the expectations of the modern labour market as much as possible. What’s more, Olivia employees will also be able to conduct classes and workshops for students of Philology, and students will be able to do internships among companies residing in the business centre. The cooperation will also cover the recruitment of students to work in one of the largest business centres in the country. Students will also have an insight into the specifics of Olivia’s activities in connection with their scientific research as part of their diploma theses at all levels of education.

Cooperation between business and academia must start at the earliest possible stage. Including students and researchers in the processes of global corporations is possible thanks to such cooperation as with the University of Gdańsk – says Bogusław Wieczorek, plenipotentiary of Olivia’s Management Board for public relations and a member of the Council of the National Centre for Research and Development. Both people studying the letter of the law as well as those working on researching and learning about different cultures and languages will soon be able to use their knowledge in practice. I hope that in the long term it will also mean establishing new economic relations with foreign countries and the possibility of using the best international models in Polish business. – adds Bogusław Wieczorek.

The Association of Physical Culture of the University of Gdańsk has also been operating for almost two years, the aim of which is to develop the physical activity of young people, which was established by the University and Olivia Business Centre. Especially in the time of a pandemic, experts point out that all forms of physical activity have a significant impact on improving the physical and mental condition. It is therefore worth taking actions that promote a healthy lifestyle.

The University of Gdańsk is not the only university with which Olivia Business Centre has close relations. In the spring of 2020, Olivia financed the MediMod diagnostic module built by Vivia Next, which they then donated to the Medical University of Gdańsk. The facility now has the first walk-through diagnostic centre in Poland. MediMod is a self-sufficient, mobile research unit. Its design allows for several zones and a lock for collecting the material inside it, limiting to the necessary minimum the contact between the person taking the swab and the person being examined, ensuring the safety of both medical staff and patients.

Olivia is also a member of the Economic Convention at the Rector of the Gdańsk University of Technology. It is an unusual platform for consulting and expressing opinions and positions between the scientific and economic circles on all matters affecting the economic development of the country and the region. The convention is composed of representatives of leading enterprises representing various sectors of the economy, economic organizations and business institutions invited by the Rector of GUT. It should be emphasized that the Gdańsk University of Technology was ranked highest among Polish technical universities in the competition “Excellence Initiative – Research University”, which provided additional funds in the amount of approximately PLN 200 million. They will be allocated to the further dynamic development of the university, including activities within the newly created Research Centres.

Such diverse fields of cooperation between Olivia Business Centre and the most important Tri-City universities, which are national leaders in their fields, allows the creation of opportunities for students, researchers and entrepreneurs that would not be possible in other situations. Each form of cooperation opens up new development paths for each of the parties involved.