New Life for Urban Quarters. Apsys Begins Revitalisation in Wrocław

Apsys Polska is bringing a post-industrial site in the centre of Wrocław back to life through two unique residential projects – Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie. Both developments are being built on a degraded former industrial area that had been excluded from city life for years and is now regaining its significance. Construction works began in early 2026, with completion scheduled for Q4 2027.

These projects are further examples of Apsys’s approach to revitalisation, understood as restoring neglected or previously inaccessible areas to urban and social use. Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie are being developed in the very centre of the city, on the site of former industrial buildings located between Stawowa, Kościuszki, Kołłątaja and Rejtana streets. The revitalisation includes restoring the urban order of this part of the city centre, adapting the buildings and redesigning the spaces between them.

From a Former Factory to Modern Homes

The Nowa Stawowa project includes two early-20th-century post-industrial buildings that will be transformed into 54 stylish lofts. The most important architectural elements of historical value will be preserved, including brick façades, original ceilings, fragments of the roof truss and the roof layout with its characteristic dormer windows. An integral part of the project will also be large panoramic windows with clearly defined muntins, referencing the original character of the buildings and bringing daylight into interiors with ceiling heights of up to 3.5 metres. All apartments – from compact units under 30 sqm to spacious interiors exceeding 100 sqm – have been designed to maximise natural light and allow for full freedom of arrangement. Residents of the top floors will enjoy private terraces with views of the city skyline, while ground-floor residents will have their own gardens. The project also includes underground parking, bicycle storage and modern step-free lifts serving all floors.

Ogrody Staromiejskie, in turn, is a complex of three buildings ranging from five to seven storeys, harmoniously integrated into the historic context of the area and designed to balance built-up space with shared areas. The development will include 63 apartments ranging from 25 to 120 sqm, including spacious duplex apartments with above-standard ceiling heights. Large windows, terraces and private gardens will provide natural light and a sense of space.

– “Our goal is to create projects that transform urban space. , We work with places that have their own history, and we try to read it and inscribe it into a new story of the city. Revitalisation is not only about bringing a place back to life, but also about taking responsibility for how that life will unfold there – in harmony with nature, history and the needs of residents,” – says Katarzyna Dziurnikowska, Investment Director at Apsys Polska.mówi Katarzyna Dziurnikowska, Dyrektorka ds. Inwestycji Apsys Polska.

A City That Breathes History and Greenery

The development stands out for its deliberately designed greenery, which forms an integral part of the entire urban concept. Both projects are linked by a shared network of open spaces, designed as a sequence of green courtyards, walking paths and gardens accessible to residents of the whole complex. Just a 2–3-minute walk from the city centre, it has been possible to create a unique urban layout with pocket gardens, green courtyards and quiet zones that ensure peace and comfort in everyday life. Ogrody Staromiejskie will feature an urban garden covering approx. 550 sqm of greenery, with plantings of several species of trees and shrubs. Nowa Stawowa, in turn, offers carefully composed greenery and leisure zones covering 750 sqm, with plants selected both for their aesthetics and their microclimatic functions.

Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie are another example of Apsys’s ambition to create places that combine history, sustainability and the contemporary needs of residents. These are not only new addresses on the map of Wrocław, but above all a thoughtful concept that restores neglected areas to the city and reintegrates them into the urban fabric, combining the energy of the centre with a sense of intimacy and everyday comfort. The developments are also aligned with the city’s development directions set out in the Wrocław 2050 strategy, which places emphasis on revitalisation, sustainable spatial development and cooperation with local communities.

In the design process, Apsys combined modern urban trends with respect for the local context and high environmental standards. Solutions compliant with the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle have been applied, including rainwater retention, low-emission materials, energy-efficient technologies and greenery supporting the local microclimate. The developments are being created in the spirit of ESG – with respect for history, the environment and future generations. Special acoustic partitions and anti-vibration pads have also been introduced between staircases and apartments, reducing the transfer of noise and vibrations. Both projects are planned to undergo Zielony Dom certification, confirming their environmental and social character.

– “Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie are developments that show that revitalisation can be an expression of care for the city and a smart way of developing it, while also being a bold look into the future. We want to create spaces where residents feel they are part of a living, changing city. This is how we understand the idea ‘Together, another city is possible’ – a city that is open, sustainable and sensitive to the needs of people and the environment,” says Agnieszka Tomczak-Tuzińska, Marketing Director at Apsys Polska.

Together, Another City Is Possible

The two projects are being delivered by renowned architectural studios – Łapacz Winkowski Architekci (building architecture), Boris Kudlička with Partners (common areas in Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie) and IKROPKA (greenery and recreational spaces). The general contractor is MIRBUD S.A. – one of the largest and most respected construction companies in Poland, active on the market for nearly 40 years, with experience in delivering residential, commercial, public-use and road and rail infrastructure projects across the country.

– “We are pleased to be part of these exceptional projects. Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie are developments that require a combination of experience, precision and modern technologies. A particular challenge, which we are pleased to undertake, is working with the existing fabric – with respect for historic walls, structures and architectural details of heritage value. Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie are MIRBUD’s next projects in Wrocław, confirming our experience in carrying out complex revitalisation projects in a demanding urban environment,” says Paweł Bruger, Director of Corporate Communications at MIRBUD S.A., potwierdzające nasze doświadczenie w prowadzeniu złożonych projektów rewitalizacyjnych w wymagającym środowisku miejskim

Nowa Stawowa and Ogrody Staromiejskie are another stage in the consistent activity of Apsys Polska as a developer specialising in revitalisation projects. Following successful developments such as Manufaktura in Łódź and the ongoing revitalisation of Hala Targowa in Gdańsk, the company is also expanding its presence in the residential market. The Wrocław developments are the next projects, after Solea in Warsaw, to align with the direction Apsys is pursuing. Completion of both investments is planned for Q4 2027.