Saturday, 15 March 2025
The Shire Beyond Coworking, a growing provider of premium serviced office space, has leased 1,800 square meters in Unity Tower, a key component of the Unity Centre complex in Cracow. The newly leased space spans the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th floors, marking the highest office levels in the building. The transaction was facilitated with advisory support from Walter Herz representing the tenant and JLL representing the landlord, a company controlled by UNIQA Real Estate with GD&K as a local partner.
The Shire Beyond Coworking operates in multiple locations across Poland, including Warsaw Spire, Malachowski Square, and Wilanów Office Park. The brand is also expanding its presence in Cracow and Wroclaw, with additional premium spaces set to open in a modernized building on Poznańska Street in Warsaw this March. The company’s flexible office spaces are known for high-quality services, offering tenants access to IT, HR, recruitment, legal, and marketing solutions, as well as networking opportunities through business events.
Unity Centre is one of Cracow’s major mixed-use business hubs, located on Lubomirskiego Street. It consists of five buildings, including Unity Tower, a 102.5-meter Class AA office building, two additional office structures, a four-star Radisson RED Hotel, a luxury apartment building, and an array of retail and dining options. The development offers 50,000 square meters of space, with Unity Tower alone comprising 17,000 square meters dedicated to office and retail use. The complex also features Unity Square, a green public space designed for meetings and cultural events. The environmentally friendly project has received LEED certification for its sustainability efforts.
According to Pavel Novák, Managing Partner at The Shire Beyond Coworking, Unity Tower was selected due to its prime location and high visibility in Cracow’s competitive office market. The top floors provide panoramic city views, making it a strategic choice for businesses looking for premium serviced office space. Oskar Odziemczyk, also Managing Partner at The Shire Beyond Coworking, emphasized that the transaction allows the company to create prestigious flexible office spaces that will attract both domestic entrepreneurs and international firms seeking modern, well-designed work environments.
The leasing process required extensive negotiations to meet both parties’ requirements. Mateusz Strzelecki, Partner and Head of Tenant Representation at Walter Herz, stated that securing this deal involved complex preparations to ensure optimal conditions. He noted that the expansion of The Shire Beyond Coworking into Unity Tower will enhance the range of high-end office options available in Cracow.
The location of Unity Tower in central Cracow, near Mogilskie Roundabout, the city’s largest transport hub, further adds to its appeal. Agnieszka Majka-Pietruszka, New Clients Director at JLL, highlighted that this will be Cracow’s tallest coworking space, offering access to conference facilities, hotels, and restaurants within the Unity Centre. Włodzimierz Jędruszak, Leasing and Marketing Director at GD&K Consulting, stated that securing this contract represents a significant milestone for Unity Tower, reinforcing its position as a symbol of modernity and success in Cracow’s commercial landscape.
