The Grano Complex highly valued by experts
The apartment and hotel complex called Grano, located on the Granary Island in Gdańsk, was awarded in the prestigious contest “Modernization of the Year & Construction of the 21st century” The investment was awarded in the category “Construction of the 21st century – residential buildings”. The results were announced at a gala that took place on 23rd of September at the Royal Castle in Warsaw.
The investment covering both – Grano Residence apartments as well as Grano Hotel, was awarded in the National Competition “Modernization of the Year & Construction of the 21st Century”. The prestigious mention was awarded in the category “Construction of the 21st century – residential buildings”. The announcement of results and awarding of prizes in the 24th edition of the Contest took place during the Gala at the Royal Castle in Warsaw. The prizes were awarded in 12 categories “Modernization of the Year” and in four categories “Construction of the 21st century”. This year’s edition of the Competition featured 460 projects from all over the country. Before the announcement of the results, the jury visited 76 objects qualified for finals.
“We are very pleased with the award. The Grano complex is another investment implemented by Dekpol on the Granary Island in Gdańsk. When I look at this entirely changed area, I feel personal satisfaction, that our company was involved in this procedure. And the fact, that we are focused on good architecture and we care so much that our investments are made with respect for the history of this unique place makes me proud. It is very important to us, that our hard work has been appreciated by experts on the Polish real estate market.” – said Dariusz Radtke, Marketing Director of Dekpol S.A.
The Grano complex is located on the Granary Island in Gdańsk. It is currently one of the most interesting places on the map of Gdańsk. On the area of the investment, there were initially walls of an old granary, which was built at the turn of the 17th and 18th centuries. Rather than treating them as an “obstacle”, it was decided that these valuable, historic elements would be the heart of the building – both inside and outside of them. The first of them – the monumental brick western wall – was used in the interior of the lobby and is the main accent welcoming residents and guests of the Grano complex. Another part – a relic of the northern wall – is presented in the inner green courtyard of the building. In addition, the architecture of the complex refers to the former buildings of the Granary Island, which is why the entire investment reflects Gdańsk granaries with its shape and roof structure.
Architectural design project of the Grano complex has been prepared by studio of Mr. Marcin Kozikowski – KD Kozikowski Design. The Ideograf studio was responsible for the unique design of the building. The general contractor of the investment was Dekpol S.A.
