Poland represents one of Ørsted’s most strategic global markets. The Warsaw office currently employs over 700 staff members. Together with Polska Grupa Energetyczna (Polish Energy Group), Ørsted is implementing one of the largest projects in the renewable energy sector in Poland. Baltica 2 and Baltica 3 will create the Baltica Offshore Wind Farm with a total capacity of 2.5 GW, which will significantly contribute to the transformation of Polish energy, providing green energy to nearly 4 million households. To support this massive growth, Ørsted needed to expand their Varso II presence to the 20th floor. As our second collaboration following the highly successful multi-floor project in 2020, we acted as a partner who intimately understood their evolving office standards. Our goal was to complement their existing spatial guidelines with new, innovative solutions.

The aesthetic and atmospheric concept for the top floor was defined as "hygge vind" (wind). We wanted the colours and ambience to subtly evoke the feeling of a crisp spring day by the sea. Working strictly within the client’s global "Love Your Workplace" guidelines, we aimed to inject a fresh character through local elements and advanced design methodologies. By deliberately applying neuroscientific principles and biophilic design, we ensured the interior aesthetics promote a steady, calm pulse, contrasting the dynamic, layered cityscape stretching out like an EKG line beyond the windows.

The main objective of the floorplan was to provide a wide variety of meeting places for both employees and guests, while heavily supporting deep, focused work for selected IT teams. Positioned on the highest floor of the building, the zoning capitalises on the rejuvenating bird’s-eye views of Warsaw.

Building on the knowledge gained from previous deeply researched projects — including past collaborations exploring the intersection of architecture and cognitive science — we implemented specific neuroaesthetic solutions. The entire power of the spatial experience flows from this human-centric approach. The layout was rigorously designed to allow natural light to penetrate as deeply into the interior as possible. Combined with the coastal colour palette and tactile materials, the environment actively supports the emotional balance and physical health of the users, offering a literal and metaphorical breath of fresh air throughout the workday.