Comprehensive demolition of Curtis Plaza office building in Warsaw city center

Challenges

• The location of the building in a densely built-up office district of Warsaw required detailed planning of demolition logistics with minimal impact on surrounding buildings and traffic
• The necessity to maintain traffic continuity on one of Warsaw's major arteries - Wołoska Street throughout the entire demolition process
• Selective dismantling of structural elements due to the historical significance of the building as the first modern office building in Służewiec and a pioneer of the open space concept in Poland
• Complex structure of the office building, combining reflective glass, facade panels and metal elements, requiring specialized dismantling techniques
• Presence of a bank vault in the underground part of the building, requiring special safety procedures during demolition
• Conducting the demolition of an iconic 1990s building, a symbol of Warsaw's "Mordor" business district, while maintaining social sensitivity towards the sentiment of the local community

Our solutions

• Conducting a detailed structural analysis and developing a multi-stage demolition plan adapted to the office building's structure
• Using specialized demolition excavators with long reach arms, enabling precise demolition while maintaining control over falling elements
• Implementation of an advanced water spraying system reducing dust during demolition works in the center of Warsaw
• Development of a detailed work schedule adapted to traffic intensity in the area of Wołoska Street, with intensification of work during night hours and weekends
• Application of the top-down method for dismantling, with priority removal of the characteristic purple "tube" and glass facade elements before proceeding to demolish the load-bearing structure
• Using mobile crushers to process debris on site, reducing the number of truck trips and minimizing impact on city traffic
• Implementation of special safety procedures when dismantling the vault, including the involvement of specialized companies dealing with such facilities

Results

• Successful completion of the demolition of Służewiec's first modern office building without any safety incidents
• Recovery and recycling of 85% of building materials, including all steel structures, glass and aluminum from the facade
• Timely completion of all demolition works according to schedule, despite the complex structure of the building
• Preparation of the site for new investment in accordance with the zoning plan providing for service buildings up to 6 floors
• Minimal disruption to the functioning of surrounding office buildings and traffic on Wołoska Street
• Implementation of a project symbolizing the transformation of the Służewiec district from an exclusively office area towards mixed-use development

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