LEED Gold for the Sound Garden Hotel
Sound Garden Hotel, located within Business Garden Warsaw, has been awarded the LEED Gold certification. This is the last of seven buildings that make up this innovative complex, which has successfully undergone multi-criteria environmental verification. Similarly to all the others, this property stands out for its exceptional attention to the development process and subsequent operation of the facilities in terms of utilizing environmentally friendly and locally sourced materials, implementing solutions to reduce energy and water consumption, and efficiently planning functions to optimize space and ensure a high level of user satisfaction.
“The certified building is one of two completed in the first phase of the development. Initially, due to the presence of a hotel component, we did not plan to subject it to environmental verification procedures. The reason for changing our stance on this matter was the implementation of the ESG strategy, according to which all new and modernized Vastint buildings should have environmental certifications, preferably in line with recognized international systems. Achieving a high level of LEED for this property is the best testament to our approach to sustainable construction and a sign of the high standards offered by the space,” says David Pettersson, Senior Project Manager at Vastint Poland.
The building in question is located at 18 Zwirki i Wigury Street, at the intersection of this artery with 1 Sierpnia Street. Its iconic silhouette with a modernist façade facing the street and sculptural architecture facing the garden was designed by the JSK studio in collaboration with the Fuksas studio. The main part of the seven-story building is occupied by the Sound Garden Hotel with a conference centre, Garden Eatery restaurant, and Bistro & Bar. The two towers facing the inner courtyard are leased by office tenants. In 2022, the property underwent extensive renovation, which changed the functionality and aesthetics of the interiors and allowed for the implementation of a series of technical improvements.
Business Garden Warsaw is a complex of seven buildings with a total area of 90,000 m2. The buildings are situated in a garden designed in the shape of a trapezoid on the majority of
a 6-hectare plot. What catches the eye upon entering the garden is the diversity of vegetation and the differentiation of the terrain through the introduction of elevations and water reservoirs, from which parts of the buildings seem to emerge. It is a daily relaxation and outdoor recreation area for employees. Moreover, they can benefit from additional amenities including a cafeteria, bank branch, and fitness club. The complex provides convenient access to both the centre of Warsaw and key transportation points such as the airport, ring road, SKM station, and bus stops. Business Garden also features cyclist-friendly solutions and electric vehicle charging stations on-site.