Saturday, 10 October 2026
Knight Frank has been selected to oversee the leasing of VINCI Office Center, a 21,000 sq m office property at 100 Opolska Street in Krakow. Announced on 9 October 2026, the agreement with the property’s owners, whose asset is managed by Sharow Capital, will see the consultancy take responsibility for securing new tenants and maintaining the building’s competitiveness in the city’s office market.
The appointment gives Knight Frank exclusive responsibility for marketing available accommodation and negotiating new leases at VINCI Office Center. The building has been part of Krakow’s office market for several years and, according to its representatives, has maintained high occupancy throughout its operating history. Neither the current occupancy rate nor the amount of space available for new tenants has been disclosed.
The property comprises 13 floors above ground and four underground levels, with approximately 21,000 sq m of lettable accommodation. Individual floors provide around 1,640 sq m and can be divided to accommodate businesses requiring different amounts of space. The building also includes nearly 250 car parking spaces and 150 spaces for bicycles, supporting a range of commuting preferences among employees.
Situated on Opolska Street, the office centre benefits from access to one of Krakow’s main road networks, with connections towards the city centre and Kraków-Balice Airport. Tram and bus services, together with cycling routes, provide alternative transport options. Accessibility is one of the characteristics Knight Frank intends to emphasise when presenting the property to potential occupiers.
The building’s environmental and operational features are another element of its leasing proposition. VINCI Office Center holds BREEAM Excellent and WELL Health-Safety certifications and includes systems for managing electricity consumption, reducing water use and monitoring indoor conditions. Its ventilation installation is designed to circulate approximately 60,000 cubic metres of fresh air each hour, while equipment used to recover heat can retain up to 70% of thermal energy, according to information provided by the property representatives.
The office centre also has three medium-voltage electricity connections and a backup generator supporting essential equipment and safety installations. These provisions may be particularly relevant to businesses with substantial technological requirements, including companies operating in IT and business services. However, the announcement does not specify the building’s available electrical capacity or provide comparative figures for energy expenditure.
Guy Speir, Co-founder of Sharow Capital, said the decision to work with Knight Frank was based on the consultancy’s experience in Krakow and its understanding of the requirements of local office occupiers. He identified the property’s established management arrangements, technical specifications and ability to accommodate different businesses as factors supporting its position in the market. The new partnership is intended to attract further leasing activity while maintaining relationships with existing tenants.
Monika Sułdecka-Karaś, Regional Director and Head of Kraków Office Agency at Knight Frank, indicated that the leasing campaign would target organisations seeking either substantial office areas or smaller premises within an established building. Technology businesses and shared-service operations are among the potential occupier groups identified by the consultancy. The availability of larger floors that can be subdivided is expected to allow Knight Frank to approach companies with differing workplace requirements.
The mandate comes at a time when owners of existing office properties must demonstrate how their buildings meet occupiers’ operational and financial priorities. For VINCI Office Center, the leasing campaign will focus on the advantages of its established infrastructure, transport connections and adaptable accommodation. The announcement does not identify any planned refurbishment programme, additional investment or changes to the property’s rental strategy, making it premature to describe the appointment as a wider repositioning of the asset.
Knight Frank’s appointment represents a new stage in the commercial management of VINCI Office Center rather than the launch of a new development. The outcome of the leasing campaign will depend on the amount of accommodation offered, demand from prospective occupiers and the financial terms available. With current vacancy figures, asking rents and leasing incentives undisclosed, the agreement’s immediate significance lies in the appointment of a new exclusive adviser to manage leasing activity at an established Krakow office property.
