Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Fortress Logistics Real Estate, part of the global investment group Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited, has leased new office space in the Metropolitan Warsaw building on Plac Marszałka Józefa Piłsudskiego. The company has taken space on the third floor of the landmark office complex, joining several established names from Poland’s real estate sector.
Fortress Real Estate Investments Limited is a South African fund focused on logistics and commercial properties. The company manages and develops high-quality logistics assets across South Africa and Central and Eastern Europe, while also maintaining a commercial property portfolio that includes 48 shopping centres. Fortress is a shareholder in NEPI Rockcastle S.A., holding a 16.2% stake.
The Warsaw office will serve as Fortress’s base for its regional operations and expansion plans. “The decision to locate our headquarters in Metropolitan Warsaw was a natural step in Fortress’s development on the Polish market,” said Aleksander Kobyliński, Deputy Director of Leasing & Asset Management at Fortress. “This location combines prestige, quality, and ESG standards that align with our long-term strategy. We intend to continue growing our logistics portfolio in Poland through sustainable developments and acquisitions in key markets.”
The new office was completed in early September and fitted out by Space4u in just two months. The design process included the reuse of existing materials in line with a zero-waste approach, as well as the integration of modern technologies to improve functionality and energy efficiency.
Fortress was advised by Cushman & Wakefield during lease negotiations. The law firm Clyde & Krasnodębski, Kulińska i Wspólnicy sp.k. represented the landlord in the transaction.
According to Joanna Kowalska-Szymczak, founder and CEO of EBRU Capital, which manages the property, Metropolitan continues to attract companies that value “quality, innovation, sustainability, and a central location.” Other tenants in the building include Dom Development, 7R, LCP, Kajima Properties, Greenfields, and Rock Capital, reflecting the property’s strong reputation among leading real estate firms.
The Metropolitan Warsaw complex, located beside the Saxon Garden and the Royal Route, offers approximately 33,700 square metres of office space and 3,300 square metres of retail and service areas. Designed as three interconnected seven-storey buildings, it features an open courtyard, underground parking for 441 vehicles, electric vehicle charging stations, and cyclist facilities.
The building’s performance and design have been recognised with several certifications: BREEAM Excellent for sustainability, WELL Health-Safety for operational standards, and WiredScore Platinum for digital connectivity.
With Fortress joining its roster of tenants, Metropolitan Warsaw reinforces its position as one of the city’s premier office addresses, combining architectural quality with environmental and technological credentials.
