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A traditional topping-out ceremony has taken place at the Skyliner II construction site, marking the achievement of the final height of the building’s structure and the conclusion of one of the most important stages of the project. The second tower of the complex being developed by Karimpol Polska, with WARBUD SA as the main contractor, has reached a height of 130 metres. The project is now entering its final phase, which involves the construction of the façade, the installation of services and the interior finishing, and the building is becoming an increasingly prominent feature of the capital’s skyline.

Skyliner II, currently under construction at Daszyńskiego Roundabout in Warsaw, will offer approximately 24,000 sq. m of lettable space, including around 23,000 sq. m of modern office space and nearly 1,000 sq. m of retail and service space. Construction is scheduled to be completed in the fourth quarter of this year, and the first tenants will move in as early as the first quarter of 2027.

“Reaching the target height of Skyliner II is one of the most significant milestones in the construction of any high-rise development. This is the moment when a project ceases to be a plan on paper and becomes a tangible part of the urban landscape. Today, Skyliner II has clearly become a feature of Warsaw’s skyline and is helping to shape the rapidly developing business district around Daszyńskiego Roundabout. For us, this moment is particularly significant because the second tower is a natural extension of the success of Skyliner I. From the outset, we have taken a long-term view of this project. Our goal was to create a cohesive, modern complex that meets the changing needs of the market and the expectations of tenants. Skyliner I and Skyliner II are currently the largest development projects in the history of the Karimpol Group, which is why we are so delighted to see this vision become a reality,” says Wojciech Karczmarczyk, Project Director at Karimpol Polska.

One floor in five days

Since the start of the project, approximately 26,000 cubic metres of concrete and 3,100 tonnes of steel have been used in the construction of the building. The pace of work on the above-ground section is impressive – 20 identical storeys were completed in just under 22 weeks, which means that a single floor was built in an average of five working days. “Reaching the structure’s target height is the result of the work of hundreds of people involved in this project. A particular challenge was keeping a very fast pace of work whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. We completed the twenty repeating storeys in just under 22 weeks, despite having to reposition the tower cranes twice and facing periodic restrictions due to wind conditions. This result is the best illustration of the commitment and expertise of the entire project team. We are now in the final stages of fitting the façade, completing the installation work and carrying out intensive finishing work on the upper floors. At the same time, we are preparing to dismantle the tower cranes and to gradually transition of the project into its final phase of implementation,” says Piotr Pikuła, Skyliner II contract manager at WARBUD SA.

Getting closer to the final

With the completion of the structural work, the construction project has moved on to the next stage. The segmented glass façade has been installed up to the 22nd floor, and work is currently continuing work on the upper floors. Work is also underway on the installation of the steel structure above the green terraces and the gable element – the so-called lantern that crowns the building – which are distinctive architectural features of the building. The finishing work is also well advanced. On the office floors, most of the bricklaying work, the installation of drywall partitions and the laying of floors have already been completed. Tiling work is currently underway, along with the installation of bathroom fittings, mineral ceilings, doors and raised floors. The first finishing touches are appearing in the lift lobbies, whilst work is underway in the main lobby to install the decorative slatted ceiling and associated services. Installation work is also progressing throughout the building. Plumbing systems have been completed in the shafts throughout the entire height of the building, and the plumbing, electrical and telecommunications systems have already been installed up to the 22nd floor. Eight of the ten planned lifts have been installed to-date, three of which are already being used for construction purposes. Work has been completed on the resin flooring on the underground levels, including road signage and traffic management on selected levels of the car park. The next visible stage of the project will be the dismantling of the first tower crane, scheduled for mid-July.

In parallel with the progress of construction, the commercialisation of the project is underway. To date, lease agreements have been signed by, among others, Mindspace (4,500 sq. m), Squarepoint Capital (2,200 sq. m) and Volkswagen Financial Services (5,500 sq. m). Following the latest transaction, the occupancy rate at Skyliner II has reached 50 per cent.

Skyliner II is the Karimpol Group’s tenth office building in Warsaw. It is being built in accordance with the highest standards of sustainability. The development has been awarded a BREEAM New Construction certificate at the ‘Outstanding’ level and will be powered entirely by renewable energy. On the western side of the building, four-level terraces designed by RS Landscape Architecture are being constructed in the upper sections. Ten lifts will ensure convenient access. Building users will have access to a five-storey underground car park with 217 parking spaces and 100 bicycle parking spaces.

The architectural design of the entire complex is being handled by APA Wojciechowski Architekci, WARBUD S.A. is the main contractor for the project, and Hill International is providing project management services. CBRE is responsible for the commercialization of the building.