7R is expanding its presence in Warsaw. The developer is constructing two urban warehouses in prime locations

7R has acquired land for two new last-mile projects in prime locations in Warsaw. The first will be built on Osmańska Street, near Chopin Airport, and the second on Rzeczna Street in Targówek. These two projects mark the continued expansion of 7R’s City Flex Last Mile Logistics portfolio in the Polish capital.

Land acquisitions on Osmańska and Rzeczna Streets were finalized at the turn of the year. The 7R City Flex Warsaw Airport III development on Osmańska Street will feature two buildings with a total leasable area of 24,000 square meters. 7R City Flex Warsaw-Targówek will include two warehouse facilities with a total area of 31,970 square meters.

Two new urban locations on Warsaw’s warehouse map

The 7R City Flex Warsaw Airport III complex will be located 10 km from downtown Warsaw, 500 m from the Warsaw Cargo Terminal, 2 km from Chopin International Airport, and just 1.8 km from the S2 expressway. The project will receive a BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) certification . BREEAM is one of the world’s most important and widely recognized methods for the multi-criteria assessment of buildings in terms of sustainability, environmental performance, and user comfort. The BREEAM certificate confirms that the warehouse facility was designed and constructed in accordance with rigorous environmental standards.Read the full definition → Excellent certificate and will feature environmentally friendly solutions such as photovoltaics and LED lighting. Construction of the building on Osmańska Street will begin in June of this year, with completion scheduled for Q4 2021. The Kwadrat architectural studio is responsible for the design. Goldbeck is the general contractor.

The second of the planned developments in the capital, 7R City Flex Warsaw-Targówek, will be a modern warehouse park located just 8 km from the heart of Warsaw and 13 km from Chopin Airport. Following the 7R City Flex Last Mile Logistics concept, the development will be well-served by public transportation, with bus and tram stops within 300 meters of the site. Thanks to the latest eco-friendly solutions, which will boost energy efficiency, the building will achieve BREEAM Excellent certification. The facilities will be equipped with solar panels, BMS, and DALI systems. Construction is set to begin either at the end of this year or early next year, with completion scheduled for Q2 2022.

The urban warehouse market in Poland

The city logistics market in Poland is growing rapidly. Although it currently accounts for approximately 7.5% of Poland’s total commercial logistics and industrial space[1], demand for this type of facility continues to rise, and it is not solely logistics operators or delivery companies providing last-mile services that are driving this growth. In addition to storage space, these warehouses also offer office space, production facilities, laboratories, and showrooms.

The diversification of warehouse locations and tenant mix, automation, and eco-friendly construction reflect the main development trends in the Polish warehouse market. Smaller buildings, Small Business Units (SBU)Small BusinessUnit (SBU)A Small Business Unit (SBU) is a flexible warehouse module with a smaller floor area (typically ranging from 300 to 1,500 m²), combined with high-end office space or a prestigious showroom. SBU facilities are typically located within major cities, providing an ideal solution for last-mile logistics, e-commerce, and SMEs.Read the full definition →), within urban agglomerations, fit well into this landscape, meeting the needs of a wide range of tenants. The SBU strategy is an important part of 7R’s activities and aligns with this trend.