7R will build a technology and manufacturing hub in Nowa Huta

7R, a developer of high-quality warehouses and industrial facilities, will carry out a project within the “Ruszcza” Logistics and Industrial Center in Kraków, which is part of the “Kraków – Nowa Huta of the Future” initiative.

Hub 7R, which will be built in Kraków’s Nowa Huta district, will offer tenants 230,000 square meters of low-carbon technology and manufacturing space meeting the highest standards of the 7R Green Saver line. Hub 7R is one of the components of the multifunctional and city-forming “Kraków – Nowa Huta of the Future” project, which is restoring the former glory of the district’s post-industrial area and aligns with the city’s strategic goals. – Kraków is where 7R originated, which is why we are proud to create a project that will be our contribution to the city’s development. Hub 7R is an investment in which we will leverage all our knowledge and experience to create opportunities that Kraków has never seen before. Thanks to the project’s unprecedented location and scale, we will create new opportunities not only for Kraków’s business community but also for the entire logistics and industrial market. “We want this project to attract innovative companies and investors and create thousands of new jobs, supporting the dynamic development of Kraków as a modern, livable, and business-friendly space , ” says Magdalena Kostjan, Head of Leasing at 7R.

The 7R Hub will be located a short distance from the “Igołomska” and “Bieżanów” interchanges, 13 km from Kraków’s Main Square. Additional advantages of the location include access to the renovated railway facilities, proximity to the A4 highway (connecting Ukraine with Germany), and the S7 expressway, which links Kraków with Warsaw, Gdańsk, and southern Poland. Employees can easily commute here via public transportation and commuter rail.

This will be another building in Poland constructed to the standards of the latest 7R line—low-emission Green Saver buildings, which achieve the highest BREEAM certification scores in continental Europe. (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method)BREEAM (Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Method) 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 occupant comfort. BREEAM certification confirms that the warehouse facility was designed and constructed in accordance with rigorous environmental standards.Read the full definition → at the Outstanding level. Thanks to the solutions implemented, the buildings generate significant energy savings and achieve a minimum 50 percent reduction in operational CO2 emissions and a 50 percent reduction in primary energy demand compared to Polish technical standards. This is made possible by the use of high-efficiency air-source heat pumps, a photovoltaic system connected to the building’s own energy storage, and advanced lighting controls.

– The project involves revitalizing the site and planting 1,500 new trees, including biocenotic species that promote habitat development. We will use the site’s natural depressions to create rain gardens, which will help store and filter water, thereby improving soil quality and the health of the surrounding vegetation. Rain gardens play a key role in urban ecology—they retain excess rainwater, which, instead of flowing into the sewer system, seeps into the soil, supporting local water resources and natural retention. “Thanks to this solution, we improve the area’s microclimate, support biodiversity, and create conditions conducive to the development of natural habitats for plants, insects, and small animals,” explains Marek Mazur, Development Director at 7R.

A green space called 7Relax will be created near the buildings—a place for employees to relax. The space will be artistically designed according to a project by a student from the Academy of Fine Arts in Warsaw, who received an honorable mention in the “Warehouse of Art: Young Art for the Planet” competition. The company also plans a series of social initiatives in line with its sustainable development strategy.

O 7R

7R is a leading commercial real estate developer in Poland and the Czech Republic, providing high-quality, flexible warehouse space. The company works with clients from a variety of industries, offering warehouse and industrial facilities, including “built-to-suit” projects (BTSBuilt-to-Suit (BTS)Built-to-Suit (BTS) is a model for commercial real estate development—most often warehouse or industrial—designed and built from the ground up to meet the specific, individual requirements of a particular tenant. Unlike ready-made speculative space, a BTS facility is custom-built, taking into account the client’s unique technological processes, warehouse layouts, and technical specifications.Read the full definition →). 7R has a portfolio that includes large logistics parks and Small BusinessUnits (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 →) and 7R City Flex urban warehouses.  Its portfolio includes large-scale logistics parks, as well as small business units (SBUs) and urban warehouses known as 7R City Flex. Founded in Poland, the company has completed projects with a total area of over 1.8 million square meters to date, and another 2.5 million square meters of GLA is in the pipeline. 7R is a trusted and financially stable partner. Commitment to ESG initiatives is an integral part of the company’s development, as evidenced by the 7R Green Saver line of low-carbon, energy-efficient buildings, which support tenants’ sustainable development goals. The company is also committed to initiatives benefiting local communities and adheres to the highest standards of corporate governance.  For more information, visit: www.7rsa.pl

About the “Kraków – Nowa Huta of the Future” project

“Kraków – Nowa Huta of the Future” is a strategic project of the City of Kraków and the Małopolska Province, aimed at creating a new urban district on post-industrial sites that formerly constituted the buffer zone of the metallurgical complex in Nowa Huta, thereby deepening the economic diversification of the city and the province, as well as creating favorable conditions for the development of industries representing so-called Smart Specializations. The project includes the following components: the “Ruszcza” Logistics and Industrial Center, the “Branice” Science and Technology Park, a residential development area, the “Błonia 2.0” Center for Large-Scale Outdoor Cultural Events, and the “Przylasek Rusiecki” Recreation and Leisure Center. For more information, visit: www.knhp.com.pl.