Virako is a property development company investing in the construction of offices and mixed-use spaces in Łódź. Established in 2020 it specializes in both the construction of modern office complexes and the revitalization of post-factory buildings that the city of Łódź is rich with.
The first example of an old factory’s adaptation for modern office use was the Faktoria Business Center at Dowborczyków Street 25. The company's next investment, this time built from scratch, was Forum 76 –the first A-class office building in the city of Łódź.
Nowadays, Virako’s flagship project is Monopolis – 12000 m2 of mixed-use space located in an old vodka factory. The third-largest factory in Łódź was opened in 1902 and lasted until 2007. More than century-old buildings are now skillfully mixed with modern elements like steel, concrete, and glass to fulfill various mixed-use functions such as: offices, theatre, concert venue, art gallery, museum, and kids playroom. There is also a wide range of premium restaurants that offer cuisine from all over the world.
The exceptional quality of the revitalization process was appreciated in numerous domestic and international contests such as: "2020 Construction Of The Year” given by the POLISH UNION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS AND TECHNICIANS (PZITB) as well as the International Property Award 2020 in two categories: mixed-use development and commercial renovation/redevelopment.
The most significant award was, without a doubt, a MIPIM award, known as an Oscar of the real estate industry. The renovated factory was nominated in the mixed-use properties category as the only construction from Europe. On the way to winning the prize in 2020, Monopolis defeated 228 projects from all over the world including prestigious developments from Singapore, Bangkok, and Montreal.
Monopolis stays true to its heritage by being a place to work as well as relax and leisure with friends and family.
