The project was the brainchild of global commercial property developer Apsys, which set out to build a modern 320,000 m2 shopping centre in Poznan, Poland, to showcase the group's cutting-edge expertise in Eastern Europe.
Eiffage Construction is a long-standing partner of Apsys and served as general contractor for the record-breaking 27-month project, which involved 1,100 employees and up to 3,000 journeymen at peak periods.
The phenomenal undertaking is a showcase for Eiffage Construction expertise, combining human resource planning, technical capabilities and design excellence.
Posnania spans an impressive: 100,000 m2 of retail space, with 305 branded outlets, 30 escalators and moving walkways, 22 lifts, 13 works of art, 22 screens and digital walls, 1 conference hall, an 8‑screen multiplex cinema, 1 sports centre, 1 swimming pool and 3,300 parking spaces.
Everything is designed to offer visitors a unique experience. Apsys Lab developed the concept with the dual aim of providing comfort and arousing emotion through connected and reinvigorating spaces, works of art, high-end services, and immersive digital technology.
In order to complete the project on time, Eiffage Construction achieved a veritable feat. The earthworks generated 240,000 m3 of rock and soil for removal. 143,000 m3 of concrete was mixed and cast.
14 cranes worked simultaneously to lay 1,000 m² of floor area—all types combined—in line with the highest safety standards.
200 subcontractors and 300 suppliers participated in the project. 1,400,000 working hours were logged during the structural phase.