Monopolis, Spirit of Lodz

Monopolis is a unique project developed in the center of Lodz which combines offices, services and culture along with a wide range of restaurants. Its most important element is the revitalization of the historic plant buildings of Monopol Wódczany (the Vodka Monopoly Plant) from 1902. The historic buildings were renovated and changed into a luxurious place to work and spend free time. The top-class offices will be located in the main building of the former bottling building, as well as in two new towers.

The first building stage, the renovation of the historic buildings, has been finished. Office spaces are now open for the companies and the theatre “Scena Monopolis” has been inaugurated for its guests. This year Monopolis will open the green passage with restaurants, café, winebar, kids club, art gallery and museum dedicated to the history of this place. In the next phase two towers will be built.

Monopolis will offer around 29,900 sq. m. of modern office spaces and over 5,000 sq. m. of retail area. It’s one of the biggest revitalization project in Lodz. Rafał Grzelewski, Grupa 5 Architekci is the author of this project.

Exhibitions and vernissages, concerts and screenings of films, photoshoots and fashion shows. Even before the revitalization, this third biggest factory complex – after the plants owned by Karol Scheibler and Izrael Poznański – invited many outstanding artists and was the place of important cultural events. This is where Ryszard Horowitz had a photo session for the Virako Calendar 2014 and an exhibition of his works. Two years later, Arkadiusz Branicki was our guest, with a vernissage of another Virako Calendar – Tribute to Ballet. In MONOPOLIS, we could also see photographs by a world-renowned artist, Brian Griffin, who presented his works as part of the 13 th Photofestival. Besides, in the former Polmos plant, the shooting of such films as “Obywatel” by Jerzy Stuhr and “Miasto 44” by Jan Komasa took place. In cooperation with Charlie Cinema, we

GREEN PASSAGE WITH A RANGE OF FLAVOURS

Monopolis is a new place to meet with your friends and relax. Green passage with many restaurants was made to spend free time in the nice surroundings. Guests will find a wide offer here. “Piekarnia Lodz” will jolly their clients into buying a delicious bread and sweets. In their offer there will also be an interesting breakfast option and desserts. Café “Mono Café” is the newest project of a couple of influencers form Lodz. Their numerous travels, especially to Italy, inspired them to create this unique concept. In their café, guest will drink a delicious cup of Italian coffee “Illy” but also a cup of tea. Breakfasts and desserts are also available in their offer. “Arteria” is another restaurant which offer not only amazing food but also a unique art pieces which you can admire in the inside of the restaurant. “Arteria” will also offer an original products from around the world, in its shop. flavors! Restaurant is run by a marriages, a Polish woman and Italian guy. “Sendai Sushi” is a concept which was created by a man who really fell in love with Japanese cuisine and culture. The owner is the main cook and sushi master of the restaurants. Meals are always fresh and delicious.

Author: organized a series of summer outdoor film screenings, KINOPOLIS. Monika Brodka i Krzysztof Zalewski gave concerts here, as part of the Red Bull Tour Bus. There was also a concert by the youngest Polish finalist of the Chopin contest, Zuzanna Pietrzak, which was listened to by hundreds of inhabitants from Łódź.

“Trattoria Italiana” is a well-known in Lodz restaurant, which offers a high quality and delicious Italian cuisine. Seafood, pasta and wonderful desserts are the real Italian

MIPIM AWARDS, A UNIQUE NOMINATION

Monopolis has been nominated to MIPIM Awards, in the category “multifunctional project”. It is an exceptional distinction for this newly created complex. MIPIM Awards, is the most prestigious competition in the real estate industry, held every year in Cannes. For sure it is the most recognized, world competition, which gathers the whole industry – from developers, architects, advisory agencies, to banks and investment funds. The competition started in 1991. Jury consists judges from all over the world, this year there are people from France, Dubai, Singapore, Italy, or Great Britain. 228 investments were reported in this year edition. Monopolis conquers with projects from Singapore, Montreal and Bangkok.

Bibiana Kołodziejczyk,

PR & Event Junior Manager, Virako