Skanska discovers the treasures of the construction of Spark – Onet.pl

The area of ​​so-called cheese Wolski since the war remained undeveloped. Now there arises Spark – a modern complex of three office buildings, implemented by Skanska Property Poland. During the earthworks Skanska has discovered the remains of the pre-war buildings. The company immediately announced preservation services, making Capital Conservator has made the decision to undertake archaeological research.

– Thanks this we will reveal part of the life of pre-war Warsaw and the lively will in the immediate vicinity of such well-known “kiercelaka” – says Michal Socha, Chairman of the Board, the Office of research and documentation of monuments EwidencjaZabytkow.pl Sp. z oo

– At the current stage of research we focused on uncovering the remains of foundation walls house at Wolska 12. He was this story building erected probably at the beginning of the twentieth century. At the back were three outbuildings. The building was only partially basement in the eastern part. Room from the street were destined for shops and services. This character seems to be confirmed found in one of the cellars collapsed remains of a large number of rubber toys, especially balls. In this part of the building also encountered traces of the earlier nineteenth century building, probably wooden. This fact is confirmed also find coins (3 cents) from the period of the Duchy of Warsaw – adds Socha.

Archaeologists are cautious in dating all the finds – including sewing machine or casting crucible. Research will be continued and they covered the whole area of ​​construction, Skanska does not intend to stop at the time of construction.

Some of the excavated items will go to the Museum of Warsaw. There is also the idea that the exhibits were part of the permanent exhibition at the site of the future complex. Skanska did not disclose the details – it’s too early stage of the project.

Office Spark – key facts and figures

• The total rentable area of ​​the complex: more than 70 000 square meters. GLA (gross leasable area)

 
     

• rentable area of ​​the first stage: approx. 12 300 sqm.

 
     
• The planned completion date of the first stage: the first quarter of 2018.

 
     
• The first stage will be built Building C, located closest to the street Karolkowa.

 
     
• The first phase of the complex will provide 86 parking spaces.

 
     
• Building C will consist of nine floors above ground.

 
     
• certification: LEED Platinum

 
     

• The general contractor of the building is Skanska SA The author of the architectural design studio is Kuryłowicz & amp; Associates .; The structural design of buildings and installations prepared Buro Happold. Is responsible for the commercialization of office Skanska Property Poland.

 
 

 Source: inf. presses. Skanska Property  Poland